Christopher J. Menjou

    Senior Associate
    Los Angeles
    Direct: 213.417.5119
    Main: 213.891.9100

    Practice Focus:

    • Main Biography
    • Construction Law
    • Corporate Transactions
    • Real Estate Law

    Mr. Menjou represents and advises design and construction professionals in project development and adversarial disputes, including mediation, arbitration and litigation. He is also experienced in all phases of business and commercial litigation in state and federal courts. He has represented owners in several multi-million dollar commercial and residential construction disputes.

    Education

    • J.D., Loyola Law School, 1994
    • B.A., Loyola Marymount University, 1989

    Court Admissions

    • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    • United States District Court for the Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California

    Bar Admissions

    • California, 1994

    Professional Memberships and Activities

    • Los Angeles County Bar Association

    Distinctions

    • Order of the Coif

    Speeches and Publications

    • "Changes to Mechanic's Lien Law in 2011," AIA California Council Relevance e-newsletter, September 2010
    • "Know and Exercise Your Lien Rights," AIA/LA annual MOBIUS LA Conference
    • Cases:
      - Edwards v. Edwards, 61 Cal.App.4th 599, 71 Cal.Rptr.2d 653 (Cal.App. 2 Dist.,1998) 
      - Valentine v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., 68 Cal.App.4th 1467, 81 Cal.Rptr.2d 252 (Cal.App. 1 Dist.,1999)