About Janet Dean
Janet Dean Gertz is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 2004. Her license is currently inactive. Ms. Gertz is an associate at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, a law firm with offices in San Diego, California, and other locations. She has been practicing law for over 22 years, serving clients in various jurisdictions, including the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California, the Districts of Nevada and Arizona, and the Ninth and Third Circuit Courts of Appeals.
Ms. Gertz earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2003. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at California State University, Northridge, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. During her time at the University of San Diego, she was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in her field.
Ms. Gertz concentrates her practice in the areas of bankruptcy, business law, corporate law, electronic commerce, litigation, and federal appellate practice. She represents a variety of clients, including debtors, creditors, trustees, and statutory committees, in bankruptcy and insolvency matters, financial restructurings, creditors' rights, and general business litigation and appeals. Her practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout her career, Ms. Gertz has handled cases in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California, the Districts of Nevada and Arizona, and the Ninth and Third Circuit Courts of Appeals. She has also appeared before the Bankruptcy Rules Committee for the Southern District of California. Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg LLP, she was an associate at Cooley LLP in San Diego, California, where she gained experience in bankruptcy and business law.
Ms. Gertz is a member of the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Arizona. She has been recognized for her legal knowledge, analytical capability, judgment, communication, and legal experience. She is fluent in German, allowing her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
