Atty. Dane Gilliam
Dane P. Gilliam is a trial attorney at Bentley More LLP whose practice focuses on workers’ compensation.
ATV Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Newport Beach, CA · 18+ Years Experience
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About Dane Gilliam at a Glance
Dane Gilliam is a Trial Lawyer based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Bentley & More LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at University of La Verne College of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of California, Santa Cruz B.A. Legal Studies (—). Serves clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dane Gilliam
- Dane P. Gilliam is a trial attorney at Bentley More LLP whose practice focuses on workers’ compensation
- Born and raised in Santa Cruz County, Dane attended University of California, Santa Cruz, where he earned his B.A. in Legal Studies
- He was a captain on the NCAA Men’s Volleyball team and was honored as an All-American
- While at University of La Verne, he was part of the JD/MBA dual degree program and earned both degrees
- Dane began his legal career in 2008 practicing in insurance defense, motor vehicle accidents, pharmacy malpractice, and premises liability claims
- He has been practicing exclusively in workers’ compensation, 132(a) claims, and serious and willful claims since 2010
Practice Areas Explained
Dane Gilliam's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dane Gilliam handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Newport Beach.
Car Accidents in Newport Beach
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Truck Accidents in Newport Beach
Dane Gilliam is one of 4,910 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in California →
Wrongful Death in Newport Beach
Dane Gilliam is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
Personal Injury in Newport Beach
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Dane Gilliam is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Newport Beach
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Newport Beach
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 Newport Beach 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 venue, 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.
Newport Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Newport Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Newport Beach Choose Dane Gilliam
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dane Gilliam's practice in the field of car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dane Gilliam brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death, Dane Gilliam can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Newport Beach
A Newport Beach-based practice means Dane Gilliam attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Dane Gilliam Handles in Newport Beach
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Dane Gilliam has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Dane Gilliam directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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