John M. Gantus, of counsel to the firm, obtained his undergraduate degree from California State college at Los Angeles. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of San Diego. Mr. Gantus became of counsel to the firm of Baker, Olson, LeCroy & Danielian on June 1, 2000 after having been in private practice, either individually or in partnership for 23 years.

Mr. Gantus specializes in Family Law, Probate Matters, Business Litigation, Condominium Litigation, Construction Litigation, Collection Litigation, Real Estate Litigation and Local Governmental Advocacy. He is currently a Settlement Officer for the Glendale Superior Court. He has served as the court's special master on a variety of cases.

Mr.Gantus is a member of the City of Glendale Civil Service Commission; Salvation Army Advisory Board, Glendale Corps; Board of Directors, Glendale foundation for the Retarded. Mr. Gantus is a former President of the Glendale Kiwanis Club and the City of Glendale Board of Zoning Adjustments, responsible for Variances and Conditional Use Permits in the City of Glendale. He is currently a Judge pro Tem of the Los Angles Superior Court.

Mr. Gantus is an active member of the American Bar Association; Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section and Real Property Section, as well as the Glendale Bar Association.