Karyne Ghantous

Karyne T. Ghantous is a California licensed attorney with over 25 years of litigation and insurance defense experience successfully trying cases and serving as independent/ Civil Code section 2860 “Cumis” independent counsel in all Northern California counties. Ghantous Law Corporation represents contractors, property owners, and insureds facing liability claims and litigation. We prioritize the best interests of the insureds over the carrier’s while making every effort to end rather than prolong litigation disputes.

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

J.D. (1997)

1994 - 1997

University of California - Los Angeles

B.A. (1994) | Psychology

1991 - 1994

Litigation and Trial Counsel

Burnham Brown

2002 - 2009

Litigation Associate

Hardin Cook Loper Engel and Burges

1998 - 2002

Civil Code Section 2782, Elimination of Certificate of Merit Requirements?

PARMA

2009

Civil Code Section 2782, Elimination of Certificate of Merit Requirements?

PARMA

2009

What To Do When Your Company Gets Sued, Business Referral Network

2011

Navigating Gender Bias, MCLE Spectacular

2011

Peer Review Rated

Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Board Member, Women's Section

Current

Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California

Current

Best's Recommended Insurance Attorney

Current

California Women Lawyers

Current

San Ramon Business Referral Network

Current

California

Since 1997

9th Circuit

Since 1998

• Free Consultation

• Homeowner Association Law
• Toxic Tort & Mold
• Unlawful Detainers
• Evictions
• Independent counsel