Jonathan James Dunn

Jonathan James Dunn

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 33 years

Litigation Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Construction & Development, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

19200 Von Karman Ave Ste 500, Irvine, CA

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 35%

Jonathan comes from a contracting family, worked in-house handling defaults and claims in the Western United States, and has handled numerous types of construction related transactions, disputes and claims, including delays, payment, defaults, terminations, change orders, affirmative and defensive claims, mechanics' liens, bond claims, stop notices, differing site conditions, etc.

33 years | 1,000 cases

35%
Litigation 35%

Jonathan has handled numerous litigation matters, primarily in construction (payment / performance), creditors rights and remedies, bankruptcy, real estate and commercial matters.

33 years | 1,000 cases

35%
Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

Jonathan has extensive experience in creditor's rights and remedies, including writs of attachment and other prejudgment remedies, fraud, fraudulent transfers, collection matters, and barkruptcy.

33 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Business 5%

33 years

5%
Real Estate 5%

33 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Salamirad Morrow Timpane & Dunn LLP

19200 Von Karman Ave Ste 500, Irvine, CA, 92612

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Jonathan James Dunn's Reviews

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Posted by Archie | July 03, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent Litigator

We sought an attorney for a construction/breach of contract action about three years ago. From the beginning, Mr. Dunn was thorough in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of moving a lawsuit forward, and he was straightforward in his discussions with us. From our knowledge of the industry a...nd his informed communications, we chose to move forward. Mr. Dunn's understanding of this industry and its processes gave credibility and strength to this case each time we questioned whether this was the right decision for us to make. He and his team dissected the entire chain of events that occurred in this case and built strong, efficient defenses [thorough research, witness interviews, clear explanations of complex terminologies, clear and appropriate visual displays for the jury] -- absolutely evident in court as the case progressed forward. Mr. Dunn's ability to understand and react to the evidence presented by the defendants and to turn their case's 'strengths' into support for our case facts was phenomenal. Making a decision to file and pursue a lawsuit is stressful; in spite of this, Mr. Dunn's honesty and forthrightness allowed us to focus on the reasons why we moved forward, assess the possible outcomes, and make solid decisions involving the case, our commitment to pursuing what we felt were miscarriages of the law and, finally, what the outcomes could mean to our company and personal wealth -- important decisions when considering legal actions. We strongly recommend Mr. Dunn when legal action is needed; his commitment to his clients, the legal process, and to his work products have the reliability, thoroughness, knowledge, and trustworthiness necessary to be successful.

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2013

"Top Lawyers" - Construction & Development, OC Metro Magazine

2012

"Top Lawyers" - Construction & Development, OC Metro Magazine

2011

"Top Lawyers" - Construction & Development, OC Metro Magazine

2010

"Top Lawyers" - Construction & Development, OC Metro Magazine

2009

"Top Lawyers" - Constructin & Development, OC Metro Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Salamirad, Morrow, Timpane & Dunn LLP

1989 - 2014

Partner, Sedgwick LLP

Associations

2008 - Present

Associated General Contractors of America

Legal Advisory Committee

2000 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

1992 - Present

American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association, Public Contract Law Section

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admitted to Practice

United States Court of Federal Claims

Admitted to Practice

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Admitted to Practice

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Admitted to Practice

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Admitted to Practice

United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District California

Admitted to Practice

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California

Admitted to Practice

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California

Admitted to Practice

2005 - 2008

American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section

Former Vice Chair, Fidelity & Surety Law Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Wessex Industries, Inc. v. J.R. Filanc Construction Co., et al

Unanimous Jury Verdict (12-0) in favor of client

Subcontractor vs. Large General Contractor - School Project

Favorable Mediated Settlements

Creditor v. Debtors - TRO

Federal Court Orders for Clients

EPC / Design-Build Constructor v. Mechanical Subcontractor

Mediated settlement

Contractors Equipment Maintenance Co. v. Bechtel Hanford, Inc. (9th Cir. Slip Copy, 2005) 2005 WL 2033307

Victory on appeal (partial re attorneys' fees)

Pro-Cast Products v. Hartford, (2002) 2002 WL 31484576; 2002 Cal. App. Lexis 10291

Successful appeal

In re Taha, Central District Court, California (Case No. SA05-13103)

Trial: Stipulated Entry for Order for Relief

Hartford v. Ali M. Taha (USBC, Central Dist. Cal., 2008) Case No. 8:05-13103-RK / 8:06-01577-RK

Victory at trial

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Education

1992

Seattle University SOL

law

1989

Univ of California at Los Angeles

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2012

Lorman Nationwide Teleconference

Contractor's Dilemma of Dealing with Bad Plans & Specifications

2012

Joint EPC In-House CLE Seminar, Kansas City, MO

Indemnity In California Construction Projects

2012

American Bar Association

Mechanic's Lien Release Bonds

2010

“Are Those Your Fingerprints on the Prints? Litigating Responsibility Over Designs in Approved Shop Drawings ABA Litigation Section: Construction Division - Disputes over Submittals & Shop Drawings in Construction

2009

WCCC, Annual Conference

The "Other" Contract Clauses - Killer Clauses in Construction Contracts

2009

Lorman Nationwide Telephone Conference

Differing Site Conditions

2008

ABA, Forum on Construction Industry Annual Meeting

Letters of Credit in Construction Projects

2007

Construction Super Conference

Remedies for Dealing with Performance Issues During an Ongoing Construction Project

2006

Construction Super Conference

The Project & Claims: Emerging Methods of Technology (Digital Representation, 3-D/4-D Modeling), and the "Daubert" Challenge

2005

LA County Bar Assoc. Meeting

Current Issues in Surety Law

Publications

2013

Mechanics Liens & Related Construction Remedies, Continuing Education of the Bar (UCLA) CEB - Mechanics' Liens & Construction Remedies, Ch. 10 - Bond Claim Procedures

2011

Associated General Contractors, Legal Advisory Committee To Kill a Contractor: The Biggest Traps in California Public Contracts

2010

California Constructor So You Won An ARRA Funded Project: Now What?

2009

Construction Lawyer Letters of Credit in Construction Projects

2006

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: What You Need to Know Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act

2006

Real Estate Development from Beginning to End Co-Author, the Construction Process

2005

Western States Surety Conference Mega Claims: Help!

2002

ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section publication Discovery Sanctions as an Independent Case Strategy: An Alarming Trend in Litigation

2001

ABA Book - The Law of Miscellaneous and Commercial Surety Bonds Mechanics' Lien Discharge Bonds

Languages

English

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