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Dan Rowan Cortright

Dan Rowan Cortright

Seasoned litigator with experience in many fields of law
  • Personal Injury, Business Law, Insurance Claims ...
  • California
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Biography

Experienced litigator with 20+ years' experience in a variety of legal fields, including personal injury, products liability, real estate, landlord-tenant, breach of contract, business disputes/litigation, construction defect/contracts law, employment law, commercial litigation, pre-litigation disputes/resolutions, mediations/arbitrations.

Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Construction Law
    Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
    Products Liability
    Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
    Landlord Tenant
    Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Tenants' Rights
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation
    Civil Rights
    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Privacy Law
    Consumer Law
    Elder Law
    Employment Law
    Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Insurance Defense
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Payment accepted by Venmo and PayPal.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: Bar # 206856
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Principal Attorney
The Rowan Firm
- Current
Owner/Principal attorney at full-service law offices managed/run by myself, representing a variety of clients in many different legal fields.
Senior Counsel
Tyson Mendes
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Represented insurance, contractor and business clients in a variety of matters.
Senior Counsel
O'Brien Law
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Represented insurers in variety of claim disputes (personal injury, property damage, etc.).
Associate Attorney
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
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Acted as local national counsel for insurer in toxic tort litigation.
Senior Associate Attorney
Walsworth Franklin Bevins & McCall LLP
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Handled all aspects of litigation practice, including representation of insurance carriers and San Francisco Housing Authority, supervised 9 associates for one insurance client.
Associate Attorney
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro LLP
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Represented secured creditors in bankruptcy and loan workouts.
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law
J.D. (1999) | Law
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University of California - Los Angeles
B.A. (1995) | Political Science
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Activities: Cycling Team Director
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Professional Associations
State Bar of California  # 206856
Member
Current
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SONOMA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
The Rowan Firm
Legal Answers
98 Questions Answered
Q. Can the owner of property/business be liable for inadequate security if victim was shot on premises?
A: The owner of property is only liable for injury resulting from a dangerous condition on their property of which they were aware or reasonably should have been aware. So if it can be shown by the victim that the owner was aware of a dangerous condition that posed a significant risk of injury and that the owner was either aware of the condition or with reasonable diligence should have been aware of it, then the owner may be held liable for the injuries caused by that condition.
Q. What type of case do I filea gainst jiffylube for damagemy carengine and full price of car
A: If Jiffy Lube has damaged your car, you can file a lawsuit for the property damage, possibly breach of contract if they gave you a contract for the work they were doing and their actions constitute a violation of those contract terms, as well as for a civil harassment restraining order for the email hacking (if you have some proof) and possibly other claims. Consult an experienced consumer rights civil attorney to determine what your best options/remedies are.
Q. Do I have any claims against the business even it states in a signed form that it is not liable for the injury?
A: I agree with Mr. Gribow. Consult a personal injury attorney who will review the contract you signed with the gym. If their machine was defective they cannot just tell you they're not liable. You usually cannot waive liability for their negligence or for a defective product.
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Contact & Map
The Rowan Firm
P.O. BOX 2354
Rohnert Park, CA 94927-2354
Telephone: (707) 360-1009
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
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