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Karyne Ghantous

Karyne Ghantous

25+ years liability defense/independent Cumis counsel serving insureds
  • Landlord Tenant, Construction Law, Insurance Defense ...
  • California
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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.

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
  • Civil Code section 2860 “Cumis” Counsel
  • HOA
  • Landlord
  • Cryptocurrency Defense
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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9th Circuit
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Litigation and Trial Counsel
Burnham Brown
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Litigation Associate
Hardin Cook Loper Engel and Burges
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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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Awards
Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
Contra Costa County Bar Association
Board Member, Women's Section
Current
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Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California
Current
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Best's Recommended Insurance Attorney
Current
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California Women Lawyers
Current
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San Ramon Business Referral Network
Current
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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
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Ghantous Law Corporation
2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200
San Ramon, CA 94583
Telephone: (925) 242-2431