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Biography
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.
Education
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
- J.D. (1997)
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- University of California - Los Angeles
- B.A. (1994) | Psychology
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Professional Experience
- Litigation and Trial Counsel
- Burnham Brown
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- Litigation Associate
- Hardin Cook Loper Engel and Burges
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Civil Code Section 2782, Elimination of Certificate of Merit Requirements?
- PARMA
- Civil Code Section 2782, Elimination of Certificate of Merit Requirements?
- PARMA
Speaking Engagements
- What To Do When Your Company Gets Sued, Business Referral Network
- Navigating Gender Bias, MCLE Spectacular
Awards
- Peer Review Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Board Member, Women's Section
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- Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California
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- Best's Recommended Insurance Attorney
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- California Women Lawyers
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- San Ramon Business Referral Network
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- 9th Circuit
Fees
- Free Consultation
Practice Areas
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Landlord Rights, Rent Control
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Real Estate Law
- Condominiums, Easements, Homeowners Association, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
- White Collar Crime
- Elder Law
- Business Law
- Business Litigation
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Fair Housing
- Products Liability
- Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Additional Practice Areas
- Homeowner Association Law
- Toxic Tort & Mold
- Unlawful Detainers
- Evictions
- Independent counsel
Languages
- English
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
Videos
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