Gavilan Corporate Law
A New Standard in Corporate Counsel
Gavilan Corporate Law is designed to be agile depending on each client’s specific needs; serving as Corporate Attorney, “Of Counsel,” or fractional General Counsel.
By Appointment Only
The Gavilan Model: Boutique Representation
Gavilan Corporate Law, APC provides high-level corporate counsel without the friction and hierarchy of traditional firms. We deliver a sophisticated legal support designed for your modern business.
Under the leadership of our Partner in Charge, Daniel C. Gavilanes, the firm serves as a strategic resource for founders, private investors, and fellow law firms. Our objective is to offer the technical depth of a large-scale firm through a direct, highly personalized relationship.
OUR UNIQUE APPROACH
Our approach is built on three fundamental truths:
Bespoke Legal Solutions
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all legal service. Whether serving as your fractional General Counsel, providing White-Label “Of Counsel” support to your firm, or navigating a strategic transaction, our engagement models are as flexible as the markets you operate in.
Operational Alignment
We go beyond the role of a standard legal advisor. We integrate into your inner circle, speaking your language from the boardroom to the sales floor to ensure legal strategy serves your commercial goals.
Collaborative Resources
Clients of GCL gain access to more than just legal expertise. They enter a curated network of ancillary professionals, including tax strategists and industry consultants, ensuring that every client is protected by an all around framework of professionals.
About Daniel C. Gavilanes, Esq.
Partner in Charge
Daniel C. Gavilanes is a strategist, a negotiator, and a dedicated counsel for the individuals behind some ambitious businesses.
Recognized by the Orange County Business Journal as one of the “Top Corporate Lawyers” in Orange County in 2025, Daniel brings an institutional pedigree to the boutique sector.
Daniel C. Gavilanes, Esq.
Partner in Charge
Daniel C. Gavilanes is a strategist, a negotiator, and a dedicated counsel for the individuals behind some of the most ambitious entrepreneurs and businesses headquartered in southern California. Recognized as a “Top Corporate Lawyers” in Orange County in 2025, Daniel brings an institutional pedigree to the boutique sector.
Drawing on his tenure as a former legal consultant to a major private investment firm and corporate counsel to large-scale enterprises, Daniel has built a career resolving the complexities of the business lifecycle. His expertise is rooted in a unique combination of transactional expertise and advanced tax strategy.
From structuring M&A deals to resolving high-friction shareholder disputes, Daniel’s focus remains steady: help clients recognize the potential of their investments while mitigating risk.
“I don’t just draft and negotiate documents. I guide my clients through the critical situations that define their goals.”
Accreditations & Education
- Recognized as Top Orange County Corporate Lawyer: Orange County Business Journal (2025)
- LL.M. in Corporate Taxation: Boston University School of Law
- Juris Doctorate: Whittier College School of Law, multiple honors certificates and distinctions
- B.A. in Political Science: California State University, Fullerton
- Admissions: Licensed to practice in all Federal, State, and Bankruptcy courts throughout California
We aren’t here just to draft documents and push paper. Our clients rely on us to guide them through their stage of business; whether that involves structuring investments, negotiating shareholder friction, making course corrections, or closing M&A deals and exits."
Daniel C. Gavilanes, Esq., Partner in Charge