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About Lisa
Practice areas
- Debt collection: 50%
I represent consumers 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.
- Consumer protection: 20%
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.
- Litigation: 15%
General litigation including limited-scope representation for self-represented litigants in various types of cases.
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 15%
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.
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1999 | 03/15/2017 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| National Assoc. of Consumer Advocates (NACA) | Member | 2015 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Queen's Bench Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Mateo County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum | Member | 2012 - 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2002 - 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| San Francisco State University | Interdisciplinary Studies Social Sciences | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Debt Defense Roundtable | Statute of Limitations Issues in Debt Collection Cases | 2015 |
Attorney endorsements
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Peter Depew, Criminal defense Attorney
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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
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.
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71 Stevenson St.
Suite 400
San Francisco, CA, 94105
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