Lisa Mariko Watanabe
also known as Lisa M. Watanabe-Peagler, Lisa Peagler
About Lisa
Biography
Lisa M. Watanabe-Peagler is a Partner at Rise Law Firm, P.C. Ms. Watanabe-Peagler has devoted her practice exclusively to representing employees in employment law cases. She has successfully litigated state and federal cases on a wide variety of employment-related matters, including claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment and wage and hour violations on an individual and class action basis.
As a Partner, Ms. Watanabe-Peagler handles all aspects of case management from pre-litigation through resolution, including alternative dispute resolution, settlement and trial. Ms. Watanabe-Peagler has successfully prepared and argued several dispositive motions and has served as second chair in jury and bench trials. Ms. Watanabe-Peagler is committed to effectively and aggressively representing her clients while keeping them well-informed and supported throughout the legal process.
Prior to joining Rushovich Mehtani LLP, Ms. Watanabe-Peagler was an attorney at Rushovich Mehtani LLP and then Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. in its Labor and Employment and Litigation practices where she advised and represented employers in all forms of labor and employment disputes. Ms. Watanabe-Peagler was also an attorney at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP where she litigated various civil matters including business, personal injury, habitability and construction defect. As a former defense attorney at these nationwide firms, Ms. Watanabe-Peagler brings unique insight and across-the-aisle experience to her current practice.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
16 years
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
35%-45%
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Rise Law Firm, P.C.
8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
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Lisa Mariko Watanabe's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 20 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Larhonda Abney | February 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Excellent experience
I hired Lisa for my wrongful terminated case. This was very difficult for me because, I was suing two company and this was during Covid. Lisa was very professional, kind and caring. I will recommend her to anyone who looking for lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Friendly, helpful, and well connected
I recently had the pleasure of working with this lawyer for a legal matter. I found them to be friendly, helpful, and well connected. They were able to quickly identify the best course of action and in a timely manner. Highly recommend!
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
What a Smart, and Intelligent lawyer and a Generous and Wonderful Human Being
I had a an amazing unbelievable interaction with Lisa Watanabe. I am a Professor at UCLA and reached out to Lisa for a university employment related matter. She responded promptly. She is knowledgeable, thorough, empathetic and articulate. She easily understood the nuances of the issue and gave soun...
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
Strategic, thorough, and honest...highly recommended!
Lisa helped me navigate through a very stressful, toxic situation at my previous workplace; I was feeling targeted by the management team for having spoken up on behalf of a colleague (who is under a protected class), and my position at the company ultimately got eliminated under the guise of "restru...
Posted by Les | August 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Lines of Communication
I recently hired Lisa for my wrongful termination case. From the beginning and all the way thru to getting my settlement check she had me in the loop. There was never a time when I was wondering "where are we at in the case". Lisa and Rise Law Firm provided me with a smooth and speedy path to clos...
Lisa Mariko Watanabe's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Lisa is intelligent, capable and experienced. She asks good questions, listens well, and is a pleasure to work with. You'll be in good hands with Lisa!"
"As a fellow member of the California Employment Lawyers Association, I have always been impressed with Lisa's poise and presence. She is smart, hard-working and dedicated to her clients. I endorse Lisa wholeheartedly!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Lisa's work first hand and know that she is sharp, dedicated, and hard working. She would never back down from a fight and made sure to stand up for her clients every step of the way."
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"I endorse Lisa. She is a smart, hardworking, and compassionate attorney. She knows the law well, advocates for her clients, and clearly shows her clients that she cares about them."
"Lisa is smart and dedicated. We worked together on a matter that resolved favorably for the client and I would not hesitate to refer other cases to her or work with her again."
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Personal injury lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
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Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Up-and-Coming 50: 2020 Women Southern California, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Women in Law Award 2018 - Labor & Employment, Lawyer Monthly Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2006
Moot Court Semi-Finalist, Southwestern University School of Law
2002
Cum Laude, Harvard University
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Rise Law Firm, P.C.
2014 - 2017
Partner, Rushovich Mehtani LLP
2011 - 2014
Associate, Epstein Becker & Green, PC
2008 - 2011
Associate, Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP
2003 - 2005
Business Manager, Scott Boras Corporation
Associations
2019 - Present
Boys and Girls Club of HollywoodBoard of Directors
2019 - Present
Harvard Club of Southern CaliforniaExecutive Vice President
2016 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of Los AngelesMember
2014 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Harvard Club of Southern CaliforniaBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Settled for $1.35 Million
Education
2008
J.D.
2002
B.A., cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2023
Lessons from the Trenches: Navigating Disability Accommodations and the Interactive Process
Publications
2014
2013
2013
2013
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers