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Marisa Keely Commerford

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  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • Licensed for 8 years
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About Marisa

Practice areas

DiscriminationSexual harassmentWrongful terminationEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 25%

  2. Wrongful termination: 25%

  3. Sexual harassment: 25%

  4. Discrimination: 25%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

23456 Madero, Suite 170
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23456 Madero, Suite 170
Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive201011/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuperLawyers2018
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2017
Environmental LawCALI Award2009
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AssociateSessions & Kimball, LLP2015 - Present
Adjunct ProfessorSanta Barbara City College2012 - Present
Principal AttorneyCommerford Legal2012 - 2014
Associate AttorneyBlakeley & Blakeley LLP2009 - 2011
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment CommitteeExecutive Committee2016 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember2013 - Present
New Leader's CouncilMentorship Chair2012 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Trade Creditor's QuarterlyMaximizing Your Likelihood for Payment2011
Trade Vendor QuarterlyThe Importance of Timing When Asserting the Right to Setoff Against Insolvent Customers2011
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Whittier Coll SOLJD - Juris Doctor2010
Univ of California Santa BarbaraBA - Bachelor of Arts2007
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Orange County Bar AssociationPanelist, 2018 - What's New in Employment Law?2018
Orange County Bar AssociationCommon Evidentiary Issues in Employment Cases2017
OCBA Last Dash MCLE SeminarPanelist: 2017 Current Developments in Employment Law2017
Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment CommitteeCase Law Updates - September2016
Orange County Bar Association, Labor and Employment CommitteeCase Law Updates - January2016
Orange County Bar AssociationWorkplace Investigation Pitfalls: How Defense Can Avoid Them and How Plaintiffs Can Use Them2016
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Gonzales v City of Long BeachWon Appeal, Remanded for Retrial

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Review Marisa Commerford

Absolutely AWESOME!

Posted by QuentinFri Nov 18 2016

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 act like a cold attorney that only wanted money. She really cared about what happened and really made the stressful process much more bearable. Make no mistake, don't take her kindheartedness for weakness. Marisa was super TOUGH when it came to defending me and attacking the other side. I am so grateful that she was on my side of the table. Without her I really would not have proceeded with the case. It's stressful and Marisa understood that and really guided me well. Needless to say, I was very satisfied with everything. If you want someone that's kind and understanding to you, but really beat the other side mercilessly, then I really recommend Marisa! She's smart and without her, I really didn't know what I would have done. Job well done Marisa and THANK YOU so much for everything!
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A very good experience

Posted by anonymousTue Nov 15 2016

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 lot of fun to be around. We had some good laughs and was a real person and not intimidating at all. She was patient and understanding especially as things drew to a close and I was a basket of nerves. Well, I won my suit and I'm sorry I won't get to see her anymore. She was an awesome attorney.
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Kristin Webb, Discrimination Attorney on Mar 10, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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.

Elham Rabbani, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 9, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker

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.

Nicole Nguyen, Sexual harassment Attorney on Mar 9, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker

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.

Ross Russell, Arbitration Attorney on Apr 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Alisha Wood, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 24, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Carla Lind, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 13, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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.

Melissa Petrofsky, Business Attorney on Feb 4, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Marissa is a professional, intelligent, and talented attorney. She provides zealous advocacy for her clients.

Lorenzo Herrera, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Bruce Lee, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 20, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Marisa exemplifies how to apply excellent legal knowledge to vigorously advocate for clients without sacrificing civility.

Edye Hill, Sexual harassment Attorney on Jan 20, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker

Ms. Commerford is a smart and experienced trial attorney.

Don Sessions, Discrimination Attorney on Jan 20, 2016
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. She is a true professional!

Michelle Melen, Child custody Attorney on Nov 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

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