Gary S. Lincenberg

Gary S. Lincenberg is a partner at Bird Marella, renowned for his record of success in high-stakes white collar criminal defense, securities litigation, and complex business disputes. He has been repeatedly recognized for his courtroom achievements, including being named California Lawyer of the Year by the Daily Journal in 2025.

Mr. Lincenberg earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. from the University of Illinois, where he received the distinguished Bronze Tablet Award for ranking in the top 1 percent of his class. This exceptional academic background laid the foundation for his analytical rigor and strategic acumen.

With decades of experience, Mr. Lincenberg has achieved victories in cases involving securities fraud, insider trading, environmental crimes, and business and financial litigation. He has been retained by Fortune 500 companies, executives, and public entities facing complex investigations and “bet-the-company” trials, earning repeated Band 1 rankings from Chambers USA for white collar crime and government investigations.

Mr. Lincenberg’s exceptional trial results have set him apart nationally. He has secured acquittals and dismissals in landmark federal prosecutions, including the HP/Autonomy case, as well as high-profile business, real estate, and environmental matters. His dedication to defending clients’ liberty and reputation is matched by his leadership as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and active roles with the ABA and community organizations.

A highly respected lecturer, published author, and instructor at Harvard Law School, Gary S. Lincenberg is recognized as one of America’s top white collar defense lawyers. He continues to help individuals and organizations resolve their most critical legal challenges with judgment, skill, and unwavering commitment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks, & Nessim, LLP
• Member, State Bar of California
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  

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