Practice areas
I represent consumers, student borrowers and small business owners who are sued by creditors or debt buyers. Most cases are dismissed or settled without the need to take the case to trial.
10 years
I handle bankruptcy cases filed in the Northern District (from the Northern Bay Area to Santa Cruz) and the Eastern District of California, which includes Solano County.
10 years
Litigation on behalf of plaintiffs, for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Truth in Lending Act, and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act.
9 years
General litigation including limited-scope representation for litigants in various types of civil cases.
21 years
Counseling and litigation regarding disputes with credit unions operating in the San Francisco Bay Area
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1999 | 05/09/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Volunteer Attorney 2018 | Justice and Diversity Center | 2019 |
| Outstanding Volunteer Attorney 2017 | Justice and Diversity Center | 2018 |
| Outstanding Volunteer Attorney 2016 | Justice and Diversity Center | 2017 |
| Outstanding Volunteer Attorney 2015 | Justice and Diversity Center | 2016 |
| Outstanding Volunteer Attorney 2014 | Justice and Diversity Center | 2015 |
| Outstanding Volunteer Attorney 2013 | Justice and Diversity Center | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Volunteer Attorney 2012 | Bar Association of San Francisco | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Law Office of Lisa J. Espada | 2012 - Present |
| Associate | Levin Simes Kaiser & Gornick, LLP | 2004 - 2011 |
| Associate | Brayton Purcell, LLP | 2002 - 2004 |
| Associate | Paul & Hanley, LLP | 2000 - 2002 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Queen's Bench Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 2012 - 2016 |
| Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2002 - 2012 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| San Francisco State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Project Volunteer Training Program | Pre-Trial Litigation in Consumer Debt Cases | 2017 |
| Consumer Debt Defense Roundtable | Statute of Limitations Issues in Debt Collection Cases | 2015 |
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Leon Bayer, Debt collection Attorney on Feb 12, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Her answers to questions posted on Avvo are consistently brilliant in the fields of bankruptcy, debt collection, consumer law and litigation.
Michael Doland, Litigation Attorney on Oct 25, 2018
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The answers of Ms. Espada are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney.
An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Joseph Nohavicka, Litigation Attorney on Mar 5, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. The highest quality attorney.
I endorse this lawyer.
Peter Depew, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Feb 6, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Espada provides a much needed service on Avvo. She donates her time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers.
Balam Letona, Debt collection Attorney on Apr 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lisa is an excellent lawyer who always works hard for her clients. She is knowledgeable and a tireless advocate. You are in good hands with Lisa.
James Michel, Litigation Attorney on Apr 9, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I refer clients to Lisa because she gets excellent results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Ian Chowdhury, Litigation Attorney on Mar 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lisa works hard for her clients, and consumers in general. California consumers are lucky to have her. I endorse this lawyer.
Leonard Boyer, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 27, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Espada is a very effective and knowledgeable advocate for her clients.
I endorse this lawyer.
Frederick Schwinn, Debt collection Attorney on Oct 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lisa Espada is an experienced collection defense attorney who fights for her clients. I am proud to endorse Ms. Espada.
Gary Bollinger, Debt collection Attorney on Apr 12, 2014
Relationship: Other
Although attorney Espada practices on the other side of my principal focus of law practice, her answers on Avvo show a thorough, but balanced, approach to the inquiries posted. I endorse this lawyer.
Lisa Espada is an intelligent and skilled attorney. I would not hesitate to refer clients to her.
Top-notch attorney.
Marc Pelta, Sexual harassment Attorney on Feb 13, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Espada is an excellent attorney and anyone who hires her is lucky to have her in their corner fighting for them!
Rett Bergmark, Litigation Attorney on Feb 5, 2013
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse Lisa Espada. She is an experienced and skilled litigator with whom I have worked. She excels at communicating with clients, opposing attorneys and the Court. Her knowledge and application of the law is excellent. Lisa is the consumate professional.
Howard Lewis, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Espada is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and is a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services.
Scott Hames, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 15, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is hard working, very smart, and cares deeply about her clients. I highly recommend her.
Otis Landerholm, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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