About Gerardo
Gerardo Briceno earned his J.D. at Gonzaga University School of Law. His legal education grounded him in courtroom procedure and trial practice. He moved into Georgia's legal community after law school and has maintained active bar membership there since 2014.
He joined the State Bar of Georgia in 2014. That year marks his formal admission to practice in the state. He later became a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association in 2019, aligning his professional activity with an organization that emphasizes trial work and advocacy in civil matters.
Briceno's practice took a decisive turn in 2021 when he helped establish Cheves | Briceno. He is a founding partner of the firm. The firm’s formation marked his transition from associate roles to leadership. As a partner, he has taken on responsibilities that include case strategy, courtroom preparation, and client counseling.
Colleagues describe him as straightforward in court and methodical in preparation. He approaches hearings and trials with an eye for detail. He adapts legal strategy to the contours of each case rather than relying on one approach for every matter. That methodical attention appears in how he structures pretrial work and trial presentations.
Briceno’s professional affiliations reflect his courtroom interests. Membership in the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association points to engagement with trial-oriented practice. Longstanding membership in the State Bar of Georgia provides ongoing access to continuing legal education and bar governance resources. He uses those resources to stay current on civil procedure and evidentiary developments.
Outside of formal memberships, his work at Cheves | Briceno involves managing client expectations and steering cases through discovery, motion practice, and trial. He has overseen files from initial intake to resolution and has taken multiple matters to verdict. The firm’s practice model relies on collaborative case teams and regular communication with clients.
Those who work with him say he keeps the practical side of litigation front and center. He focuses on preparing cases for trial while also weighing settlement prospects when they serve a client's interests. He currently practices at Cheves | Briceno, handling trial and litigation matters.
