Gabriel P. Herrera, Shareholder

Gabriel represents lending institutions and other private entities in general and commercial litigation matters, including lender liability lawsuits, debt collection actions, construction disputes, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and real property disputes. In addition, he provides advice and counsel to private entities on general business matters and represents health care providers, including FQHCs, in regulatory and administrative proceedings involving licensing issues, audits and compliance, overpayments, and other litigation matters.

Gabriel also advises clients in bankruptcy-related matters, including secured and unsecured claims, avoidance actions, discharge proceedings, relief from the automatic stay, the recovery and liquidation of assets, and exemption issues. He has successfully represented lending institutions and other private entities on complex bankruptcy issues, including being awarded a multi-million dollar judgment, and has represented Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy trustees in all aspects of administering bankruptcy estates.

Gabriel serves as general counsel for the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and as the chair for the Sacramento County Bar Association Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section. Prior to joining Kronick, Gabriel served as a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Kathleen Butz of the California Court of Appeals, Third District Court of Appeal.

Professional Activities & Affiliations

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2021-2024)
  • Chair, Sacramento County Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section
  • Board of Directors, Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy Forum
  • Insolvency Law Committee, California Lawyer’s Association
  • Leadership Sacramento, Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce (2020)
  • Top Lawyers, Sacramento Magazine (2019-2023)
  • Northern California Super Lawyer, Rising Star (2019-2023)
  • Member, Sacramento Rotary
  • Northern California Outstanding Young Lawyer, San Francisco Magazine (2019)
  • California State Bar #287093

Admitted to Practice

  • All California State Courts
  • United States District Court, Eastern, Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California

Academic Background

J.D. University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 2012

  • Graduated with Distinction
  • Member, Traynor Honor Society
  • Dean’s Honor List (2009-2010; 2011-2012)
  • Recipient, Witkin Award for highest grade in Legal Writing
  • Associate Comment Editor, McGeorge Global Business Law Journal (2011-2012)
  • Legislative Staff Writer, McGeorge Global Business Law Journal (2010-2011)
  • Board Member, Latino Law Student Association
  • McGeorge Salzburg Program with Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy

B.A. University of California, San Diego, 2009

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics
  • Provost Honors