Gantus, John M.
John M. Gantus & Associates
Glendale Galleria Tower
100 West Broadway
Suite 600
Glendale, CA 91210
Phone: 818-956-1451
Fax: 818-956-1750
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Summary
Current Employment Position(s)
Attorney, since 1973Settlement Officer, Los Angeles Superior Court, since 1993Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Superior Court, since 1984
Lawyer Overview
John M. Gantus obtained his undergraduate degree from California State College at Los Angeles. He graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego. In addition to practicing at his own firm, he is of counsel to the firm of Baker, Olson, LeCroy & Danielian.
Mr. Gantus focuses his practice on family law, probate matters, business litigation, condominium litigation, construction litigation, collection litigation, real estate litigation and local governmental advocacy. He is currently a settlement officer for the Glendale Superior Court and has served as the court's special master on a variety of cases.
Mr. Gantus is a member of the City of Glendale Civil Service Commission; the Salvation Army Advisory Board, Glendale Corps; and the board of directors of the Glendale Foundation for the Retarded. Mr. Gantus is a former president of the Glendale Kiwanis Club and the City of Glendale Board of Zoning Adjustments, responsible for variances and conditional use permits in the City of Glendale. He is currently a judge pro tem of the Los Angles Superior Court.
Mr. Gantus is an active member of the American Bar Association; the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Family Law and Real Property sections; and the Glendale Bar Association.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Probate Matters
- Business Litigation
- Condominium Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Collection Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Local Government Advocacy
Representative Cases
West Practice Categories
Administrative Law, Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Administrative Investigations, Licensing, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation, Private Judging, Business & Commercial Law, Collections & Repossessions, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Collections, Construction Law, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Government Construction Contracts, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Government Agencies & Programs, State & Local Agencies, Government Contracts, Intellectual Property Law, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Litigation & Appeals, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills, Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Residential Real Estate, State, Local & Municipal Law, Land Use & Zoning
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- California, 1973
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law, Real Property Sections (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Glendale Bar Association (Member)
- County of Los Angeles, 2002 - Present (Civil Service Hearing Officer)
- City of Glendale, Civil Service Commission, 1999 - Present (Member)
- City of Glendale, 1989 - 1996 (Member, Board of Zoning Adjustment)
- Salvation Army Advisory Board, Glendale Corps, 1996 - Present (Member)
- Glendale Foundation for the Retarded, 1994 - Present (Member, Board of Directors)
- Glendale Kiwanis Club, 1998 - 1999 (President)
Honors and Awards
- "Glendale's Best" Attorney, 1997 - 2000
- "Glendale's Best" Attorney, 2002
Past Employment Positions
- John M. Gantus & Associates, Sole Practitioner
- Baker, Olson, LeCroy & Danielian, Of Counsel
- John M. Gantus & Associates, Principal, 1999 - 2000
- Eldred & Gantus, Attorneys, Glendale, California, Partner, 1989 - 1999
- Los Angeles and Glendale, California, Sole Practitioner, 1977 - 1989
Education
- University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California
Juris Doctorate
Honors: magna cum laude - California State College, Los Angeles
Office Information
Address
Glendale Galleria Tower
100 West Broadway
Suite 600
Glendale, CA 91210
Phones
818-956-1451
Faxes
818-956-1750
