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Lisa Kim Risner
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
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Location
Divorce Mediation of California
369 San Miguel Drive., Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Posted by Thomas | May 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
Professional, Experienced, Expeditious
We recently worked with attorney Risner and her team on a “Stipulation and Order” here in Orange County, California, and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the high level of care and experience she brought to the table for us. We were able to formulate a solid plan, execute it, and get the signe...
Posted by Amber | January 14, 2024 | Divorce & Separation
Very helpful and knowledgeable
Lisa consulted on my divorce judgment and did an outstanding job. She proposed language that protected me further, and she dug into a pretty major error with the equalizer payment. She definitely saved me with her diligence! Highly recommend
Posted by Stacey | November 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Lisa the Life Saver
In one of the worst times of your life, you meet an advocate, cheerleader, and confidant that will advise and guide you to a complete resolution, so you can move on to the next chapter. Lisa and her staff did that for me, and some of my closest friends and family. She’s kind, smart, calm, and extre...
Posted by Juliet | July 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
2 words: Integrity, Compassionate!
If you would like a compassionate, intelligent, knowledgeable lawyer with integrity, then Lisa is your definitely who you should be calling! I had a nasty divorce that went on 8 yrs AFTER the final disposition. I had another attorney that was " representing me" who let this thing keep dragging on....
Posted by Michael | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Thank you Lisa
I hired Lisa to handle my divorce. Throughout the process she helped me to remain calm and focused in what was an emotional and at times, volatile situation. Lisa’s ability to cut through the minutiae and guide me through the entire process greatly relieved my stress and took a great weight off my sh...
Lisa Kim Risner's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I refer all my family law mediations to Lisa Risner. She has been doing family law for over 20 years, and is extremely knowledgeable. She is tenacious and will get your difficult cases settled. She also has compassion and patience where needed, but is a bulldog when called for. I hope I never need her, but would use her in a heartbeat."
"Ms. Risner is an exceptional attorney who tirelessly strives to achieve the best results for all her clients. She demonstrates immense skill, professionalism, and dedication as a top-notch advocate. I strongly endorse her work."
"Lisa is a knowledgeable and compassionate family law attorney. I refer all of my family law clients to her."
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"I have had the pleasure of opposing Ms. Risner in divorce actions before, and I am presently engaged in a contested matter with Ms. Risner. She is a true professional, skilled and pragmatic. She is ethical and knowledgeable. Lisa Risner is a credit to the legal profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is wonderful to work with on a case and she is knowledgeable about the law. Lisa truly cares about her clients and works very hard to represent their best interest. Lisa cares about her clients, and she knows the law. It is a winning combination."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is an excellent family law attorney. She conducts herself with the utmost in professionalism and intelligence. I respect her very much."
"Lisa is a skilled family law attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I opposed Lisa on a matter about 8 years ago, and still remember the experience like it was yesterday. She was very professional, and kept the drama in check with her difficult client. Since then I have referred a few friends/family to Lisa, and they have all raved about her."
"Their are two types of lawyers in family law: problem causers and problem solvers. Clearly, Ms. Risner is a problem solver. She is ethical, professional and aggressive when necessary. I have and will continue to refer potential family law clients that I do not represent to Ms. Risner."
"I have sent multiple clients to Lisa and to her firm and they have all been well taken care of. I highly recommend Lisa as a person and as an attorney."
"Lisa and I worked at the same firm where we met, and both went out into solo practice. Lisa is a dedicated lawyer who maintains her professionalism at all times. She is an excellent advocate for her clients. She is a certified family law specialist and such has distinguished herself among her peers. I have referred cases to Lisa when I was unable to take them for varying reasons. I absolutely endorse Lisa Kim Risner."
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Family lawyer
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Experience
Honors
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ANGELO PALMIERI AWARD FOR ETHICS AND CIVILITY, Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court
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AMERICAN JURISPRUDENCE AWARD FOR CONTRACTS, Western State University College of Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Principal, Divorce Mediation of California, LLC, Newport Beach, CA
2001 - Present
Owner, Principal, Risner & Associates, Inc
1998 - 2001
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Hughes, Horwitz & Sullivan
1995 - 1998
Adjunct Professor – Civil Procedure, South Coast College
1995 - 1998
Adjunct Professor – Prenuptial Agreements & Marvin Actions, Trinity Law School, Santa Ana, CA.
1995 - 1998
Adjunct Professor - Mediation, Western State University College of Law, Irvine, CA
Associations
Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court
Member
Orange County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of California
Member
California Lawyers Association
Member
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
Member
Education
N/A
Western State Univ COL
law
Speaking Engagements
2023
WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
Family/Mediation
2023
Orange County Bar Association
Substance Abuse and Lawyers
2023
MERRILL LYNCH DIVORCE WORKSHOP
Family/Mediation
2023
MARINERS CHURCH DIVORCE RECOVERY SEMINAR
Family/Mediation
2023
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
Family/Mediation
Publications
2023
ORANGE COUNTY LAWYERS MAGAZINE
Family/Mediation