Marialisa Samo is a Legal Assistant at the firm. She has 20 years of experience as a paralegal specializing in all aspects of civil litigation. At the firm, Marialisa supports attorneys in nearly all phases of litigation from initial filings through trial. Marialisa graduated with academic distinction from San Diego State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration. Additionally, Marialisa earned a paralegal certificate from the University of San Diego’s ABA-approved Paralegal Program. She has assisted attorneys in different areas of the law ranging from real estate matters, residential evictions, unlawful detainer lawsuits, judgment enforcement, and domestic and foreign business formation. Marialisa also has assisted in the preparation, filing and management of litigation documents in state, federal, and appellate courts. Finally, Marialisa assists in managing the firm’s San Diego office.