Jennifer Riso Email & Phone Number

United States

Austin, Texas Area

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco, California

Complex civil and general business litigation, including general negligence, premises liability, professional negligence, employment, and breach of contract.Devise and implement effective litigation strategies to obtain best possible outcome for the client in the most cost efficient manner. Experience includes successfully drafting and arguing dispositive motions in both State and Federal Court including Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Quash for lack of personal jurisdiction, Motions for Summary Judgment, and Demurrers. Utilize the discovery process when needed through the use of written discovery, depositions, and document subpoenas. Work with experts as needed to assist in analysis of liability and preparation of defense. Negotiate settlements in both simple and complex cases through the use of mediation or by informal means. Trial advocacy, including preparation of witnesses, motions in limine, development and implementation of overall strategy, and taking and defending expert depositions.

San Francisco Bay Area

Provided services on an independent contract basis. Primarily defended premise liability actions on behalf of a public entity and represented a taxi cab company in a variety of business matters. Conducted factual analysis and development of litigation plans and budgets. Regularly communicate with client in an effort to partner with the client in implementing and devising litigation strategies. Conduct discovery and work with experts as needed. Successfully draft and argue various motions, including Motion for Summary Judgment, which was affirmed on appeal in Molinari v. Pacific Gas & Electric Company (opinion not published), First Appellate District, Division Two, Case No. A131965. Defended taxi-cab company in a misclassification action.

San Francisco Bay Area

Prosecute and defend commercial and general business matters on behalf of corporations and individuals, including breach of contract, discrimination, breach of fiduciary duty, unlawful detainer, and enforcement of judgments. Conduct initial factual investigation and analysis, including review of all relevant documents to determine litigation strategy. Prepare complaints and cross-complaints on complex matters. Successfully argue various motions; prepare for and participate in arbitrations and mediations. Draft and respond to discovery as necessary. Some contract negotiation and drafting.

Walnut Creek, California

Provided services on an independent contractor basis for a small general civil and business litigation firm. Prosecuted and defended cases involving E&O liability, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, real estate disputes, and employment litigation in both state and federal court. Responsible for overall case management, including factual analysis and litigation strategy. Partner with client to develop and implement litigation strategy. Prepare all necessary pleadings in complex cases, including complaints, answers and cross complaints. Draft and argue various motions, including demurrers, motions to dismiss, discovery motions, motions for preliminary injunction, consolidation, and various dispositive motions. Represent clients in arbitrations. Successfully mediate cases both informally and formally to the satisfaction of the client. Assist with trial preparation, including drafting motions in limine and preparation of witnesses. Successfully represented a client in a governmental investigation by the Department of Labor and assisted a client negotiate the grievance process for a sheriff's department.

San Francisco Bay Area

Complex civil litigation, including product liability, premises liability, wrongful death, landlord/tenant and employment litigation. Devise and implement litigation strategies to obtain the best possible outcome for the client. Partner with clients to develop litigation strategy and continue communication with client through regular reporting. Preparation of budgets. Implement discovery plan to work within budgetary constraints. Propound written discovery and taken and defend depositions when necessary. Successfully draft and argue various motions including motions for summary judgment, demurrers and discovery motions. Negotiated settlement on a housing discrimination claim and assisted client in implementing new policies to prevent further unintentional discrimination. Induced Plaintiff to settle for a negligible amount after filing a motion for summary judgment on a construction site accident case.

San Francisco Bay Area

General civil litigation including breach of contract, premises liability, and construction defect.Significant construction defect experience including working with Special Master, complying with all Pre-Trial Orders, reporting regularly to the client, taking all necessary deposition deposition.Retain and partner with all necessary and relevant experts to assist in the preparation of the defense of the client. Attend site inspections and joint expert meetings. Prepare all necessary pre-trial reports and motions. Attend mediations and negotiate settlements.

San Francisco Bay Area

Member of 3 attorney Special Litigation Group designated to handle complex civil litigation claims in excess of one million dollars, including product liability, premises liability and wrongful death. Responsible for managing significant caseload in addition to Special Litigation Group cases from inception to completion. Work closely with clients and claims professionals to develop strategy and obtain best outcome for client within budgetary constraints. Implement litigation plan through propounding discovery when necessary, taking and defending depositions of parties, percipient and expert witnesses, and drafting all necessary motions. Negotiated settlements for both simple and complex cases, including multi-million dollar settlements, as well as handle arbitrations. Induced settlement on a multi-million dollar wrongful death action after plaintiff's counsel received my reply to their opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment. All aspects of trial preparation including drafting Motions In Limine, cross-examinations, direct examinations, preparation of witnesses, and jury instructions. Authored Opposing Party Brief submitted before the California Supreme Court in the matter of Mulder v. Pilot Air Freight (2004) 32 Cal.4th 384 and assisted partner during oral arguments heard on October 9, 2003. Favorable decision filed January 5, 2004).

Complex civil litigation practice, including products liability, premises liability, civil rights and general liability defense.Preparing motions and briefs on various evidentiary and procedural issues.Drafting and responding to civil pleadings and discovery.Taking depositions. Argue motions and attend settlement and status conferences.

J.D., Law

Bachelor Of Science, Ecology & Systematic Biology; Ecology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Omega Sorority - Vice President Fraternity Relations, Varsity Cheerleader