Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd & Gin

What Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd & Gin does

Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd & Gin LLP is a privately held, full-service law firm organized as a California limited liability partnership. Founded in 1945 in Hanford, California, the firm serves individuals, families, business owners, agricultural operations, and government entities across California's Central Valley — specifically Kings, Fresno, and Tulare Counties. The firm is operated from a single historic downtown Hanford office and is led by Managing Partner Mario U. Zamora. Per the firm's own disclosures, it employs 13 attorneys along with a support staff including paralegals, legal assistants, an office manager, client concierges, a finance manager, a marketing and event coordinator, and a data technician.

Name

Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd & Gin

Legal name

Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd & Gin LLP

Website

https://griswoldlasalle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd & Gin LLP is a privately held, full-service law firm founded in 1945 in Hanford, California, serving families, business owners, agricultural operations, and government entities across Kings, Fresno, and Tulare Counties via 11 practice areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Family law
• Estate planning
• Business law
• Civil litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly Billing: Traditional hourly billing for legal services across practice areas including family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, business law, and estate planning. The firm handles both consultation and ongoing legal representation.
2. Estate Planning Flat Rates: Estate planning services offered at affordable flat rates designed to suit any budget, including wills, trusts, and probate administration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd & Gin LLP is a full-service community-driven law firm providing legal representation across family law, estate planning, civil litigation, real estate, business law, agriculture law, environmental law, criminal defense, probate, labor and employment, and government/municipal law. The firm delivers services through 13 attorneys with over 200 years of combined legal experience, serving families, individuals, business owners, agricultural operations, and government entities across California's Central Valley.

Product overview

Griswold LaSalle Cobb Dowd & Gin LLP is a full-service law firm offering comprehensive legal services through 13 practice area service lines rather than a unified product platform. The firm's core services include Family Law, Estate Planning (including Wills & Trusts), Civil Litigation, Real Estate & Property Law, Business Law, Agriculture Law, Environmental Law, Criminal Defense (including DUI Charges), Probate Trust Administration, Labor & Employment Law, and Government & Municipal Law. These services are delivered through traditional legal consultation methods including in-person meetings at their Hanford office, phone consultations, and online contact forms. The firm does not offer software products or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Law Legal services covering divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, adoption, emancipation, paternity, and other family-related matters with compassionate guidance through emotionally complex legal issues for individuals and families in California's Central Valley.
• Estate Planning Comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, power of attorney, healthcare directives, and guardianship directives to ensure assets and wishes are carried out according to directions, offered at affordable flat rates designed to suit any budget.
• Wills & Trusts Legal services for drafting, managing, and executing wills and various trust types including Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Revocable Trust, Irrevocable Trust, Asset Protection Trust, Charitable Trust, and Special Needs Trust for individuals and families.
• Civil Litigation Legal representation in civil disputes including landlord-tenant disputes, antitrust litigation, family law matters, environmental law, real estate disputes, business litigation, municipal cases, education law, and labor/employment matters.
• Real Estate & Property Law Legal guidance on real estate transactions, property ownership, land use, landlord-tenant relationships, title disputes, easements, rezoning, and resolution of real estate disputes through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration.
• Business Law Comprehensive business legal services including business formation, contract drafting/review/negotiation, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, employment law compliance, business disputes, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, commercial leases, and succession planning for business owners.
• Agriculture Law Legal support for farmers and agricultural businesses covering employment and labor laws, farming rights, water rights, environmental compliance, land use, zoning, and navigating agricultural legislation including the Right to Farm bill and Williamson Act.
• Environmental Law Legal representation in environmental matters including regulatory compliance with California Environmental Quality Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, permits and licensing, land use/zoning, wetland protection, and environmental litigation.
• Criminal Defense Defense representation for criminal felony and misdemeanor charges including DUI, assault and battery, homicide, embezzlement, drug charges, and other criminal offenses in Kern, Tulare, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, and Kings counties.
• DUI Defense Legal defense services for DUI charges including first-time offenses, multiple offenses, DUI involving injury or death, underage DUI, marijuana DUI, and driving under the influence of drugs or narcotics.
• Probate Trust Administration Legal assistance with probate proceedings and trust administration including petitioning the probate court, publication requirements, creditor notifications, asset distribution, and navigating the probate process which typically ranges from six months to two years.
• Labor & Employment Law Legal services addressing workplace issues for employers and employees including wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, employment discrimination, workplace harassment, and defense in discrimination and harassment cases.
• Government & Municipal Law Legal counsel on matters involving local governments and agencies including zoning issues, government regulations, water regulations, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, public contracts, and regulatory compliance for government entities and municipalities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Numerous five-star client reviews from Hanford and neighboring cities

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cole Huber LLP: California firm focused on agricultural law, water rights, environmental compliance, and land use — directly comparable to Griswold LaSalle's specialty agriculture law practice serving Central Valley growers.
• Wanger Jones Helsley PC: Fresno-based Central Valley litigation and business law firm with comparable practice mix and regional mid-market client base across the Tri-County area.
• McCormick Barstow LLP: Large Fresno-rooted Central Valley firm offering broad general-practice and litigation services to businesses and individuals, comparable in geographic focus and full-service orientation.
• Kahn, Soares & Conway: Long-established Hanford, CA-based full-service law firm with comparable practice breadth across family law, estate planning, business law, and ag-related matters, serving overlapping Kings County clientele as a directly competing regional general-practice firm.
• Dowling Aaron Inc. Fresno-based Central Valley firm delivering business, real estate, employment, and agribusiness legal services; comparable mid-market firm serving overlapping agricultural and family-owned business clients.
• Wild, Carter & Tipton: Fresno-area full-service firm comparable in size and scope, serving individuals and businesses across family, estate, real estate, and civil litigation matters in the Central Valley.
• Baker Manock & Jensen: Fresno-based Central Valley full-service firm covering business, real estate, employment, and litigation matters with similar multi-generational mid-market client base; directly comparable regional competitor.
• Lang, Richert & Patch: Fresno-centered full-service Central Valley firm with comparable practice breadth in family law, estate planning, business law, and real property; directly competes for the same Kings/Fresno/Tulare client base.

Regional players

• Borton Petrini LLP: California regional firm with offices from Bakersfield through Fresno and Northern California, offering business, employment, real estate, and litigation services comparable to Griswold LaSalle's broader practice areas.

Broad incumbents

• Lozano Smith LLP: Statewide California firm with a government/municipal and education practice that overlaps directly with Griswold LaSalle's Government & Municipal Law service line, scaling well beyond the regional firms in the same niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/griswold-lasalle-cobb-dowd-&-gin-llp
• Instagraminstagram.com/griswoldlasalle
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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