Gordon D. Greenwood - Oakland, CA
Attorney at Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyers in Oakland, CA
Jack London Market 55 Harrison Street Suite 400 Oakland, CA 94607 - 3858
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38
Years
Experience
Oakland Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Attorney Information
Overview
Gordon Greenwood has made a career of representing real people. He began working as an Associate at Kazan Law in 1998. For more than 18 years, he has represented hundreds of persons who either worked with or around asbestos-containing products, or whose families worked with these toxins. Mr. Greenwood has also prosecuted claims on behalf of victims of construction accidents and victims of medical malpractice. He has represented clients located throughout the United States, and who worked in various industries, including commercial construction, residential construction, auto maintenance and repair, military service, oil refineries and power plants.
Prior to joining Kazan Law, Mr. Greenwood spent eight (8) years as a Trial Attorney in the San Francisco Public Defenders Office, defending the rights of those accused of criminal offenses. During his tenure, he conducted more than fifty (50) jury trials, in addition to countless hearings and other administrative proceedings, representing criminal defendants. Mr. Greenwood counts his experience as a Public Defender as career-defining and life-changing-the experience that developed his compassion for representing the under-served and the under-represented.
In addition to maintaining an active practice representing victims of asbestos disease, Mr. Greenwood lectures throughout the United States on subjects related to his practice and also maintains a caseload of pro bono cases. These cases are primarily focused on defending and prosecuting claims related to elder financial abuse. He is also active in fundraising for numerous Democratic political candidates and participates extensively in the community. Mr. Greenwood currently serves on the Board of Directors of the following organizations:
- West Bay Local Development Corporation (Chair)
- Oakland Babe Ruth Baseball Association
- Northcoast Express AAU Basketball Association
- Destined 2 Dance Performing Arts Company
- Mentor, Chabot Community College Daraja Project
- Lecturer, Fremont High School Street Law Program
- Lecturer, Willie Brown Academy Career Symposium
Awards and Honors
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Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
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- 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list
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- 2007 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2004 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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The George Washington University Law School,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1988
J.D.
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The George Washington University Law School,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1988
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Non Legal Education
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Morehouse College, 1985
B.A.
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Morehouse College, 1985
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- San Francisco Public Defenders Office, Trial Attorney
Classes and Seminars
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Criminal Practice Clinic, Adjunct Professor, Hastings College of Law
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Fremont High School Street Law Program, Lecturer
- Willie Brown Academy Career Symposium, Lecturer
Pro Bono Activities
- West Bay Local Development Corporation, Board of Directors, Chair
- Oakland Babe Ruth Baseball Association, Board of Directors
- Northcoast Express AAU Basketball Association, Board of Directors
- Destined 2 Dance Performing Arts Company, Board of Directors
- Chabot Community College Daraja Project, Mentor
Bar Admissions
- California, 1988
Other Affiliations
- State Bar Of California, Alameda - Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Alameda County Bar Association (Member)
- Charles Houston Bar Association (Life Member)
- Consumer Attorneys of California (Member, Board of Directors)
- Youth Department of Third Baptist Church in San Francisco (Director)
- San Francisco Educational Services (Board of Directors)
- National Bar Association (Life Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- National Lawyers Guild
- National Association For The Advancement of Colored People (Life Member)
- Morehouse College Alumni Association (Life Member)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member)
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Contact
Jack London Market
55 Harrison Street
Suite 400
Oakland, CA 94607 - 3858
Phone: 877-995-6372
Fax: (510) 835-4913
Email: Send a message
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