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Marian Helen Birge
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Biography
Ms. Birge has more than 20 years of experience in civil litigation, representing plaintiffs and defendants. Areas of practice include employment law, discrimination, wrongful termination, disability issues, retaliation, contracts, business disputes, fraud, torts, defamation, and civil rights. She represents clients before administrative agencies, in mediation, through negotiations. Ms. Birge is also an experienced appellate lawyer. Ms. Birge was admitted to the California State Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District in December 1995, and to United States District Court, Eastern District in June 1999. She received her Juris Doctor degree in 1995 from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, formerly Western State University College of Law, in San Diego, California. Ms. Birge received her mediation training at the National Conflict Resolution Center in San Diego in 2005.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
30%
26 years
Wrongful Termination
30%
26 years
Discrimination
20%
26 years
Sexual Harassment
20%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Garcia & Birge APC
2173 Salk Avenue, Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
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Marian Helen Birge's Reviews
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Posted by Lorena | February 23, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
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Fantastic Attorney
Ms. Birge is wise, kind and responsive. She explained every step of the process so that I could make the best choice for me. I would have been lost without her. It was a pleasure to know her. I highly recommend her expertise.
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Lawyer
Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate the amazing legal work you did on my behalf
Posted by Joan | March 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Extraordinary Woman
I highly recommend Marian Birge. What she did for me was way beyond what was expected. She is thoughtful and caring. She won't give up. Whatever your legal need, she's the gal for you.
Posted by Ismail Qaddoura | March 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
She is an professionals knowledgeable and honesthonest lawyer
Marian is very professional knowledgeable lawyer ,she take her time to explain to you your case and any update to it . She respond quickly to all my email and phone calls She always answer all my questions She is awesome She always answer all my questions I really recommend her
Posted by Rocky | August 10, 2012
Best Lawyer In California!
Marian Birge is truly one of the best lawyers anyone could hope for. When our small company was hit with a multi-million dollar lawsuit, we were hopeless and confused with all the legal terms and actions. If it had not been for Ms. Marian, we would have most likely lost everything. Luckily she was th...
Marian Helen Birge's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Marian congratulations on your win, in not only the trial court but the Court of Appeals, in the COSCO vs. SIRY case! Mark A. Chambers Attorney at Law"
"Marian is a very knowledgeable, competent and helpful attorney."
"Marian is one of the finest attorneys I know in the area of employment law. She is a skillful negotiator and trial attorney, and maintains a stellar reputation in the legal community. I highly endorse Marian."
"I highly endorse Ms. Birge. She is extremely bright, possesses an outstanding legal mind, and is always ethical. In addition, her writing skills are second to none. She has my highest endorsement as a first-rate attorney in this community."
"Ms. Birge is highly skilled, savvy, and very intelligent. She is the consummate professional and advocates aggressively on behalf of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Marian Birge on several cases. I find Marian Birge to be a top notch attorney in the employment and labor law field."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Birge is a dedicated attorney and is exceptionally knowledgeable in her area of law. In particular, I admire her sharp advocacy and legal writing skills. I highly recommend Ms. Birge."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is a stellar attorney with an outstanding work ethic. I would refer her to anyone who wants an honest, intelligent and hard-working employment attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Certificate of Appreciation, North County Bar Association
1995
American Jurisprudence Award, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Partner/Shareholder, Garcia & Birge A P C
2000 - 2003
Panel Member, Appellate Defenders, Inc.
1997 - 1999
Associate, Singleton & Associates
1995 - 1997
Of Counsel, Civil & Criminal Appeals
Associations
2019 - Present
North San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Legacy XXI InstituteAssisted w/ First International Social Action Film Festival
1995 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2016 - 2016
Thomas Jefferson School of LawAdjunct Professor of Law, Federal Civil Procedure
2015 - 2017
San Diego North County Bar AssociationVice President
2015 - 2017
San Diego North County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2008 - 2011
American Inns of CourtBarrister
2007 - 2008
USD School of Law Moot Court McLennon Honors Competition"Judge"
2006 - 2007
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2000 - 2003
Appellate DefendersPanel Member
1995 - 2000
American Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 2005
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Cosco Fire Protection Inc. v Siry investments, Moe Siry, and Related Cases
Prevailed with unanimous jury verdict, Court awarded $347,000.00 in attorneys fees.
Education
1995
Thomas Jefferson SOL
Juris Doctor
N/A
Cazenovia Coll
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2012
Association of Latino Merchants
Disability Access Lawsuits
2011
Presentation
Women in the Workplace
2009
People's Law School
Employment Law
2009
"Preventing Harassment in the Workplace" Training Workshops
Mandatory Harassment Training for Managers, Supervisors, Human Resource Professionals, Executives
Publications
2019
American Bar Association publication 2019, edited by Roxella T. Cavazos & Sandra R. McCandless
Ch. 15, "Voir Dire and Plaitiff's Opening Statement: Plaintiff's Perspective," Sexual Harassment and Retaliation, A Practical Handbook for Plaintff & Defense
2013
North County Lawyer Magazine
Lessons From a Six Week Trial
2010
Litigating the Workplace Harassment Case (First Ed.)
Co-Author,chapter titled "Voir Dire and Plaintiff's Opening Statement"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers