Atty. Dennis V. Menke

Atty. Dennis V. Menke

I have been a trial attorney for almost 50 years. I have tried cases in all state and federal courts and have handled appeals before most of the state appellate courts, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court.

Orange Orange 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About Dennis V. Menke at a glance

Dennis V. Menke is a Partner based in Orange, California, practicing at Jdm A Professional Corporation. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1963) and California U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Districts of Califo (1964). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School J.D. (—) and University of Wisconsin-Madison B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin Stat bar of California. Serands clients in Orange, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • I have been a trial attorney for almost 50 years
  • I have tried cases in all state and federal courts and have handled appeals before most of the state appellate courts, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court
  • I have tried hundreds of cases of both court and jury trials
  • I have achieve a success rate of over 90%
  • Some sample cases: I obtained a jury verdict and judgment for a commercial real estate broker for $10,000,000
  • A developer that I represented against another developer got a $22,000,000 result
  • I represented a distributor against a Japanese manufacturer on a cross complaint and obtained a $$3,500,000 verdict and judgment
  • I got a defense verdict on a $12,000,000 claim against a client as a result of an airplane crash
  • A claim against a client for $4,000,000 in an Oregon court involving an Oregon ranch resulted in a defense verdict
  • A developer I represented obtained a $2,000,000 judgment in a Las Vegas court
  • I have been involve in litigation on numerous cases involving loan workouts with commercial lenders
  • Our firm has been involved numerous large collection matters

Practice Areas Explained

Dennis V. Menke's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 Orange 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 Dennis V. Menke

Where is Dennis V. Menke's law office located?
Dennis V. Menke's law practice is located in Orange, California. The firm is Jdm A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dennis V. Menke handle?
Dennis V. Menke focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Dennis V. Menke practiced law?
Dennis V. Menke has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Dennis V. Menke go to law school?
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How can I contact Dennis V. Menke for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dennis V. Menke received?
Dennis V. Menke's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School J.D.
- In Progress
University of Wisconsin-Madison B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1963
California U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central Districts of Califo
Admitted: 1964

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