Atty. Dana Dean

Atty. Dana Dean

Since opening her law firm in Benicia, California in 2003, Dana Dean has practiced real estate and land use law, focusing on litigation and land use development. With matters in Contra Costa, Napa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, and Yolo counties, Ms.

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Profile Summary

About Dana Dean at a glance

Dana Dean is a Principal based in Benicia, California, practicing at Law Offices of Dana Dean. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, m&a, construction, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2003), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2003), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2007). Educated at Straus Institute, Pepperdine (Mediating, 2007) and John F. Kennedy University (J.D., 2002). Serands clients in Benicia, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Since opening her law firm in Benicia, California in 2003, Dana Dean has practiced real estate and land use law, focusing on litigation and land use development
  • With matters in Contra Costa, Napa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, and Yolo counties, Ms. Dean has concluded dozens of cases involving disputed developments and related land use entitlements, as well as transactional, boundary, easement, and other traditional real estate claims
  • Ms. Dean has successfully represented neighborhood groups, and project developers alike, at the city and county levels during all stages of CEQA process, and before various state agencies considering applications related to other entitlements
  • Ms. Dean has also successfully represented plaintiffs, defendants, buyers, sellers, agents and brokers, in real estate litigation matters related breach of contract, fraud, non-disclosure, and the like

Practice Areas Explained

Dana Dean's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dana Dean handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Benicia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dana Dean

Where is Dana Dean's law office located?
Dana Dean's law practice is located in Benicia, California. The firm is Law Offices of Dana Dean. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dana Dean handle?
Dana Dean focuses on real estate, zoning, m&a, construction, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Dana Dean practiced law?
Dana Dean has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Dana Dean go to law school?
Dana Dean earned their education at (Mediating, 2007); (J.D., 2002).
How can I contact Dana Dean for a consultation?
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Education

Mediating
Straus Institute, Pepperdine
- 2007
J.D.
John F. Kennedy University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2007

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