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Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
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Law Offices of Marisa Keely Commerford
23456 Madero, Suite 170, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
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Marisa Keely Commerford's Reviews
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Posted by Quentin | November 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Absolutely AWESOME!
Marisa is amazing! She is extremely intelligent and knows the law very very well. Besides being very intelligent, Marisa is very "human" and have compassion and understand the emotional distress and damage I went through with my unlawful termination case. She walked me through everything and didn't...
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A very good experience
I hired an employment law firm and filed a lawsuit against a former employer for years of unpaid overtime. Marisa was the associate but became my primary contact. She was very knowledgeable about the law and always answered my emails promptly. She was there for my deposition and mediation. She was a ...
Posted by Vera | October 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Sexual Harassment
My attorney guided me through every step of my case. My attorney answered every question and addressed every concern in a timely manner. There were issues that came during my case that affected every aspect of my life and my attorney was there for me through all of the issues.
Posted by Leslie | June 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Making an unpleasent situation barable.
Ms. Commerford was extremely knowledgeable and never over promised anything when It came to my case. She kept me informed every step of the way. She was able to settle my case in a timely manner with a suitable outcome. I would highly recommend Ms Commerford and her firm if you need a fair and HO...
Posted by Mark | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great experience with Marisa
Hired Marisa to help me with a wrongful term/breach of contract employment matter. She did an excellent job drafting the mediation brief. I felt she had a very good understanding of the issues from both sides. She represented me well.
Marisa Keely Commerford's Lawyer Endorsements
"Marisa is an accomplished litigator. She excels in bringing together her powerful legal analysis with a persuasive account of the facts - the human interest side of the case - to achieve maximum recovery for her clients. I highly recommend Marisa as counsel for any employment law matter."
"Marisa is very knowledgeable, she's organized and she's detail oriented. Marisa cares about her clients and has the legal skills to champion their needs. She's an all around great attorney."
"Marisa has superb legal instincts. She's able to assess not just the known strengths and weaknesses of a case, but she's also able to make educated guesses about the unknowns. When paired with a warm, personable demeanor, it makes for a formidable package. I've observed her work product, her litigation savvy, and her client interactions over the years. It's with confidence that I submit a resounding endorsement of her, professionally and personally."
"Marisa is an excellent litigator and knows how to try a case. Her advocacy is exceptional and her results speak for themselves. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Marisa is a very thoughtful and passionate advocate for her clients. She is one of those rare attorneys that can make both clients and adversaries alike feel comfortable and accept the voice of reason in order to broker a successful resolution of the matter. Marisa is a hard worker and will provide you with excellent representation. I have seen her in action and highly recommend her services."
"Marissa is a professional, intelligent, and talented attorney. She provides zealous advocacy for her clients."
"Marisa is an exceptional attorney who has the rare ability to advocate aggressively for her clients while still maintaining the respect of her opposing attorney. Marisa is knowledgeable, practical, and an asset to her clients and colleagues."
"Marisa exemplifies how to apply excellent legal knowledge to vigorously advocate for clients without sacrificing civility."
"Ms. Commerford is a smart and experienced trial attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a true professional!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Environmental Law, CALI Award
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Associate, Sessions & Kimball, LLP
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Santa Barbara City College
2012 - 2014
Principal Attorney, Commerford Legal
2009 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Blakeley & Blakeley LLP
Associations
2016 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment CommitteeExecutive Committee
2013 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
New Leader's CouncilMentorship Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Gonzales v City of Long Beach
Won Appeal, Remanded for Retrial
Education
2010
Whittier Coll SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Univ of California Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Orange County Bar Association
Panelist, 2018 - What's New in Employment Law?
2017
Orange County Bar Association
Common Evidentiary Issues in Employment Cases
2017
OCBA Last Dash MCLE Seminar
Panelist: 2017 Current Developments in Employment Law
2016
Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Committee
Case Law Updates - September
2016
Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Committee
Case Law Updates - January
2016
Orange County Bar Association
Workplace Investigation Pitfalls: How Defense Can Avoid Them and How Plaintiffs Can Use Them
Publications
2011
Trade Creditor's Quarterly
Maximizing Your Likelihood for Payment
2011
Trade Vendor Quarterly
The Importance of Timing When Asserting the Right to Setoff Against Insolvent Customers
Languages
English