Ghantous Law Corporation2603 Camino Ramon Suite 200San Ramon, CA, 94583United States (925) 242-2431 (800) 485-8201

Karyne Therese Ghantous

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San Ramon, CA
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I need a release of liabilty form for my contractor before he enters my home to start work on my house
Is it possible to sue a construction company for damage to my home and personal damages?
Am I as the landlord responsible for damage to tenant's furniture from a burst pipe in a concrete slab?

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Karyne Therese Ghantous

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About Karyne

Karyne Ghantous, Esq. is the owner of Ghantous Law Corporation, a litigation firm specializing in the representation of businesses involved in civil, commercial, insurance and employment litigation. Ms. Ghantous has been practicing for over 15 years primarily in the insurance defense industry. She is a 1994 graduate of UCLA and a 1997 graduate of UC Hastings College of the Law. Ms. Ghantous is a resident of Contra Costa County and a Board member of the Women’s section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.

Ghantous Law Corporation specializes in the legal representation of business owners and corporations involved in civil, commercial, contract, insurance, employment and housing litigation matters. The firm has a proven track record of serving its clients in all sectors of the business world, and offers top notch advocacy with successful results without sacrificing the objective most clients determine long before litigation becomes necessary.

The firm has successfully defended small and large companies, through trial, and regularly provides general advice and counsel to clients in a broad range of businesses, landlords, property owners and property managers. Ghantous Law Corporation regularly counsels property management companies, public and private premises owners, general contractors, interior design firms, radio station and billboard owners, labor services providers and various companies in specialized industries across the world.

Practice areas

Construction and development: 20%
Representing contractors and homeowners in construction defect and accident matters.
Insurance: 20%
Landlord or tenant: 20%
San Ramon litigation attorney, landlord tenant, HOA disputes, insurance, contract, construction defect and accident, ADA litigation defense, product liability, toxic tort, mold, personal injury defense, and wrongful death defense.
Personal injury: 20%
Real estate: 20%

Languages spoken

English

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Ghantous Law Corporation

2603 Camino Ramon Suite 200
San Ramon, CA, 94583

Office (925) 242-2431
Fax (800) 485-8201

Website

http://www.glawcorp.com

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
CA	Active	1997	02/06/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Peer Review Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2020
Green certificate	Barkley Court Reporters	2013

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Trial Attorney	De La Housaye & Associates	2007 - 2009
Litigation Attorney	Burnham Brown	2000 - 2007
Associate	Hardin, Cook, Loper, Engl and Bergez	1998 - 2000

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Defense Research Institute, Law Institute		2013 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Litigation Section		2013 - Present
California Women Lawyers	Member	2012 - Present
Best's Recommended Defense Attorneys		2012 - Present
San Ramon Chamber BRN	BRN Member	2011 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Women's Section	Board Member	2007 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Employment Discrimination Report blog quoted	Chef With Nut Allergy: Feasibility Of The Accommodation Versus Its Cost	2013
PARMA	Civil Code Section 2782, Elimination of Certificate of Merit Requirements?	2009

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of California, Hastings College of the Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1997
University of California - Los Angeles	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1994

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Girl Scout Troop Career Meeting	Selecting A Job You Love	2013
MCLE Spectacular	Navigating Gender Bias	2011
Business Referral Network	What To Do When Your Company Gets Sued	2011

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Schlicker v. Rodriguez et al., Festejo v. Cal Trans	Contractor prevailed.
Angela Spanos v. Anderson Trust	Settled
Loli Victoria Wang v. Sutter Hotel	Nonsuit granted after plaintiff opened given lack of experts

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She's Worth It!

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Posted by Nicki
April 3, 2013

Karyne is amazing! I hired Karyne about 3 years ago when I was in need of legal representation against my former employer. She came highly recommended by a mutual friend and she gained my trust instantly. Karyne is incredibly knowledgeable, aggressive and professional. She was successful in getting my lawsuit dropped within 90 days and I was able to move on and conduct business as usual. Without Karyne's guidance and help, my business wouldn't be as successful as it is today. If you are looking for great representation, hire Karyne. She's worth every penny.

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Posted by Diane
April 3, 2013

I used Ms. Ghantous for a dispute with a former employer that was quickly and efficiently resolved to my satisfaction. I subsequently referred her to 3-4 other business owners who engaged her for her services. Each business owner was equally pleaseed with Ms. Ghantous' results. Based on the results of her work relative to my situation and based on the feedback from the people I have referred to Ms. Ghantous, I believe she is an excellent choice for corporate disputes.

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Posted by Bao
May 13, 2019

Karyne is a guardian angel and a blessing for my wife and I. We we're hit with a scam ADA lawsuit by a guy and his lawyer who is suing all small businesses in the bay area for ADA infractions. To make things worst, both my new landlord and previous landlord try to sue me and make me pay for everything. We hired Karyne and not once did we have to stress or worry about anything. She took care of it and made sure that we had a fair and just settlement for all parties involved. Definitely worth the money. Karyne is a beast and she will always be my go to from now on. Also compared to what my new and previous landlord paid there lawyers, Karyne was very fair. Very transparent no bs charges on lawyer fees. Quit calling around for other lawyers... Karyne is that B****... I dont mean any disrespect when I say this.... Only the greatest gratitude for what she did for my wife and I. If this was GOT definitely bending the knee:) We love you Karyne always. Thanks again. Words can't explain how excellent it was having you on our side.

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Don't find yourself on the opposing side of Ms. Ghantous!

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Posted by CCC737
January 4, 2018

I was actually the opposing party on a potential case up against Ms. Ghantous, an unfortunate position to be in. From the get go, it was clear Ms. Ghantous was a talented attorney, knowledgable and aggressive. Fortunately, Ms. Ghantous presented a solution that was mutually beneficial and agreed upon by all parties, allowing me to avoid a predictable defeat against Ms. Ghantous. This was several years back and to this day, I still call upon and recommend Ms. Ghantous to/for any matter relevant to her practice area of emphasis. I highly recommend Ms. Ghantous as she is without a doubt highly skilled, productive and effective.

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Knowledgeable, Honest, Responsive, and an Exceptional Advocate

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Posted by Laurie
August 22, 2016

We had a situation with an insurance company denying its duty to defend for an unscrupulous tenant’s claim which included mold issues. Karyne is extremely knowledgeable about this area of law and quickly got the insurance company to re-engage and settle the matter. Throughout the process, she was an exceptionally strong advocate, accurately explained what to expect, and was very conscientious about keeping her charged time to the minimum required. She is an outstanding attorney and I would wholeheartedly recommend her.

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Great Attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by Gregg
April 1, 2015

I worked with Karyne and have known her since we both began practicing law. Karyne is an extremely knowledgeable and savvy attorney. She has a ton of experience, is always prepared and aggressively advocates for her clients. We have continued to work together and I have no hesitation in recommending her to clients and potential clients.

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Posted by Victoria
March 12, 2013

Karyne was recommended to me by a good friend. I had never used an attorney before and was hesitant as to what to expect. Karyne was great about explaining the process and making me feel comfortable about what to expect each step of the way. She fought hard to get what I deserved, going above and beyond expectations. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney. She was fair and honest in regards to fees and I would hands down recommend Karyne to anyone who is in need of legal assistance. She is outstanding!

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Patricia Rodriguez, Real estate Attorney on May 13, 2020
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Susanne Brown, Litigation Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
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Karyne is an extremely savvy and effective attorney who gets results for her clients. She is very straightforward with clients when advising them on the pros and cons of their cases, and conducts herself with the utmost professionalism. I would never hesitate to refer clients to her.

Patricia Rodriguez, Real estate Attorney on May 13, 2020
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Susanne Brown, Litigation Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
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Wendy Coats, Litigation Attorney on Jan 25, 2015
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Karyne is thoughtful, thorough, and tenacious in representing her clients.

Kari Gregory, Litigation Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
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Karyne is an excellent attorney. She passionately advocates for her clients, litigates practically and efficiently and devises creative and unique arguments and solutions. I really enjoy working with her and strongly endorse her.

Jonathan Watts, Litigation Attorney on Dec 5, 2014
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If you're in a tight spot, need a qualified, tenacious and a firebrand attorney to go to court on your behalf, Karyne is an excellent choice. Not only is she skilled and effective, she's a true pleasure to relate to and do business with. I don't believe you'll be disappointed if you choose Karyne.

Paul Molinaro, Insurance Attorney on Sep 14, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Karine Bohbot, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Nov 8, 2013
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I have had the pleasure of knowing Karyne for a few years now and can say without a doubt that she is one of the most tenacious and hard working advocates in her field. I highly endorse and recommend Karyne!

Ivette Santaella, Litigation Attorney on May 5, 2013
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Amanda Sinclair, Litigation Attorney on Apr 26, 2013
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Very professional, experienced, knowledgeable, results oriented and approachable. If you ever find yourself in the midst of litigation, I recommend that you call her as one of your first steps.I endorse this lawyer.

Spojmie Nasiri, Litigation Attorney on Feb 6, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Anyone looking for an experienced and dedicated litigator, look no further than Karyne. She is passionate about her clients' needs and works hard on their behalf.

Lubna Jahangiri, Litigation Attorney on Oct 26, 2011
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Karyne is passionate about her work. She is smart, aggressive and cares deeply about the welfare of her clients. She is whole heartedly committed to her cases and knows the ins and outs of litigation. Any prospective clients reading this review should rest assured that they will be in able hands with Karyne.

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I need a release of liabilty form for my contractor before he enters my home to start work on my house
Is it possible to sue a construction company for damage to my home and personal damages?
Am I as the landlord responsible for damage to tenant's furniture from a burst pipe in a concrete slab?

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She's Worth It!

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Efficient litigator with superb track record!!

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Don't find yourself on the opposing side of Ms. Ghantous!

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Knowledgeable, Honest, Responsive, and an Exceptional Advocate

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Great Attorney

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