$ 225-450 per hour
Elizabeth A Nigro
About Elizabeth
Biography
Elizabeth Nigro worked for 10 years as a legal secretary at Orange County personal injury and civil litigation law firms, while raising the first two of her three children, to eventually attend Western State University as a “special student.” Tenacity, a passion for the law, and hard work drove her to succeed in becoming an attorney in 1995. Ms. Nigro ‘s compassion for others called her to focus her law practice on family law. She became a Certified Family Law Specialist, by the State Bar of California, in 2011.
Ms. Nigro has a talent for understanding the wants and needs of parties to divorce and child custody proceedings. Whenever possible, she works with the parties and counsel to reach mutually-agreeable resolutions to challenging disputes over child custody, support and property rights. Her expertise includes complex child custody cases, including international child custody cases; high asset and income cases, including concealed asset and income issues.
Ms. Nigro is also an experienced trial attorney, and provides the type of zealous advocacy clients want when there is no other option but to fight for their rights in court.
Ms. Nigro has three children, one grandchild, and 3 dogs. She is an active member of both the Orange County and Los Angeles County Bar Associates Family Law Sections, and a member of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Nigro is an arbitrator for the Orange County Bar Association, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee. Her firm regularly volunteers services for Laura’s House. She enjoys being an amateur psychologist, and cycles and runs marathons in her spare time.
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Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
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ELIZABETH NIGRO & ASSOCIATES, APC
4 Venture, Ste 320, Irvine, CA, 92618
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Mary | December 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Run--don't walk--away from Ms. Liz Nigro
Not only did I lose everything financially--but Ms. Nigro robbed me of my self esteem, my emotional well-being and my dignity. Although I provided evidence my ex had perjured himself in court, Liz refused to use it. She, my ex, and my ex's attorney all ended up with a larger settlement than I. Anythi...
Elizabeth Nigro
Replied last December 02, 2023This is a fake review, probably from my competition. Anyone I have represented knows I am a zealous advocate for my clients and many times put their needs before my own. I have an unparalleled skill set which I put to good use for my clients, whether that means putting together a settlement that resolves the case before the community estate is incinerated with attorney fees, or taking the case to trial when there is no other option. I take no prisoners if we go to trial. I also treat my clients with respect, and work hard to help them have hope for a bright future after divorce.
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Help from an Angel
Elizabeth Nigro took on a very complicated and difficult case for me, which was caused in large part by the negligence of my original attorney. I had been under a tremendous amount of emotional and financial stress due to a very one sided judgement. Her very competent legal team attacked my situation...
Posted by David | April 02, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Family Law Specialist
I had a difficult and complicated case. Ms Nigro was not only knowledgeable, hard working, skilled negotiator,compassionate but was a fighting Tiger when needed to be at the appropriate time. The bottom line result was very favorable and saved me from a very costly outcome. I highly recommend Ms Nigr...
Elizabeth A Nigro's Lawyer Endorsements
"I opposed Attorney Nigro in a very contentious matter. I found her to be highly prepared, focused and professional. It was a challenge and a pleasure to do battle with her. I gladly endorse this lawyer."
"I recommend Elizabeth Nigro for any family law matter. She has the education, experience, and personality to handle the most complex and sensitive issues in your case. For the last seven years, I've personally witnessed clients seek her help with overwhelming problems. She really cares about her clients. Nobody does a better job at negotiating a settlement, or taking a case to trial. If you have legal problems over child custody, support, divorce, domestic violence, complex property division, or even international/interstate legal conflicts, you need to contact Ms. Nigro."
"I endorse Attorney Liz Nigro. I have had the pleasure of working with Liz on cases in the past and found her to be communicative and dedicated in her client advocacy and her professional demeanor is second to none. I hope to work with Liz again in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had more than one case with Liz Nigro. The first case we had was several years ago. I recall her being quite aggressive and yet still very professional. She did a good job for her client. I am currently in trial with Liz. She is an excellent trial lawyer. She does not waste time. She gets right to the point. That is important as it saves money for her client. She tried to settle our case as any ethical lawyer should do. When our client's would not agree to settle she promptly proceeded to try the case. She is aggressive and at the same time very professional. I would heartily recommend the services of Ms. Nigro to anybody who wants personal attention and needs a strong lawyer who will not back down."
Experience
Honors
2011
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
1993
American Jurisprudence Award in Community Property, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
1991
American Jurisprudence Award in Torts, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
Work Experience
2016 - Present
President, ELIZABETH NIGRO & ASSOCIATES, APC
2003 - Present
Owner/Attorney, LAW OFFICES OF ELIZABETH NIGRO
1997 - 2003
Partner, Nigro & Nigro
1995 - 1997
Associate Attorney, Dimino & Nigro
Associations
2011 - Present
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsCFLS
1995 - Present
ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATIONMember
1995 - Present
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATIONMember
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Orange County Bar Association
Arbitrator
Sample of Legal Cases
ATTORNEY FEE/SANCTIONS AWARDS
$200,000 fee/sanctions award
Education
1995
Western State Univ
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Rosary High School
graduate
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers