Karyne T. Ghantous is a California licensed attorney with over 25 years of litigation and insurance defense experience successfully negotiating the resolution of, and trying cases in State and Federal court, Contra Costa County, Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, Solano County and Monterey County.
We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver aggressive, yet cost-effective results allowing you to focus on your company’s business objectives instead of costly litigation. Contact us at [email protected] or [email protected] or call us at 925-242-2431.
Ghantous Law Corporation is a women-owned business, women-owned law firm. DUNS #012089013.
We provide premises liability advice and counsel to landlords, property and building owners. Building and property owners have legal duties owing to their guests and the general public as specified in a lease, contract and/or statute. Because premises liability litigation frequently involve contractual, indemnity and/or insurance disputes, the property owners often bear the burden of proof in demonstrating a reasonable approach upon notice of an alleged breach or statutory violation. These property liability disputes require a reasoned approach to problem-solving, knowledge of all potential liabilities, and a proactive defense when litigation ensues.
Case law interpreting premises liability statutes impose obligations to a property or building owner. These obligations create legal duties owing to a tenant which are deemed to be non-delegable. Consequently, identifying and understanding the applicable laws corresponding with premises liability and property ownership is critical in protecting your business from unwanted and costly litigation.
We regularly advise property owners and building owners involved in various property liability litigation which typically requires an attorney who is not only familiar with the applicable statutory law, but one who is experienced with the interplay between contractual indemnity obligations and insurance obligations arising in litigation with multiple parties. Our firm can assist your business with the drafting of important contractual provisions to maximize your legal rights in the event of a premises liability litigation, can provide counsel and advice in the interpretation of rights and legal obligations stemming from a purchase agreement or lease agreement, and successfully defend litigation claims, if necessary.
With over 25 years of litigation experience, we can assist your business with the drafting of important lease provisions to maximize your legal rights in the event of a landlord tenant dispute or litigation. The firm can provide solid and accurate counsel in the interpretation of rights and legal obligations of any dispute as they occur. By retaining counsel before litigation commences, you can more likely ensure the successfully defense of litigation claims or the avoidance of costly litigation entirely.