Melissa San Angelo, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Tucson, Arizona

Vista, California

Represented companies, public entities, and individuals facing issues in employment, personal injury, business litigation, insurance defense, and real estate matters.

2725 Jefferson Street, Suite 12 Carlsbad, Ca 92008

Drafted Superior Court complaints, mediation briefs, discovery responses and requests, meet and confer letters, and rebuttal letters to opposing counsel in employment cases. Worked on both pre-litigation and litigation cases from inception to settlement with minimal to no supervision. Worked on opposition to motion for summary judgment. Both taken and defended depositions. Successfully negotiated pre-litigation and litigation settlements for clients. Mediation experience. Successfully… Show more Drafted Superior Court complaints, mediation briefs, discovery responses and requests, meet and confer letters, and rebuttal letters to opposing counsel in employment cases. Worked on both pre-litigation and litigation cases from inception to settlement with minimal to no supervision. Worked on opposition to motion for summary judgment. Both taken and defended depositions. Successfully negotiated pre-litigation and litigation settlements for clients. Mediation experience. Successfully conducted EEOC and DFEH mediations. Appeared as claimant's counsel at EDD hearings. Experience as counsel for both claimants and respondents in workplace restraining order hearings. Document review experience. CaseMap experience. Extensive intake and case evaluation experience. Show less

San Diego, Ca

Graded practice essays and performance tests for upcoming July 2014 Bar Exam

Greater San Diego Area

Researched filing procedures, fees, and Civil Procedure rules for various civil litigation documents, as well as arranged for filing. Drafted discovery, other civil pleadings, numerous demand letters and settlement offers for cases involving personal injury, contract liability, real estate issues and HOA disputes. Conducted document review on Relativity. Worked on both loan modifications and workouts on behalf of the borrower with major lending institutions. Worked on debt and HELOC… Show more Researched filing procedures, fees, and Civil Procedure rules for various civil litigation documents, as well as arranged for filing. Drafted discovery, other civil pleadings, numerous demand letters and settlement offers for cases involving personal injury, contract liability, real estate issues and HOA disputes. Conducted document review on Relativity. Worked on both loan modifications and workouts on behalf of the borrower with major lending institutions. Worked on debt and HELOC mortgage settlements. Worked on foreclosure postponements. Show less

In the Felony Department, assisted with felony arraignments, jury selection, sat second chair during trial, drafted a 707 motion and attended the Fitness Hearing, drafted Statements in Mitigation, attended Readiness Conferences and Preliminary Hearings, and went on client visits. In the Juvenile Department, attended detention hearings on a daily basis, interviewed clients, drafted and argued numerous 654 motions, appeared at Review and Annual Review Hearings, and prepared for three trials, all… Show more In the Felony Department, assisted with felony arraignments, jury selection, sat second chair during trial, drafted a 707 motion and attended the Fitness Hearing, drafted Statements in Mitigation, attended Readiness Conferences and Preliminary Hearings, and went on client visits. In the Juvenile Department, attended detention hearings on a daily basis, interviewed clients, drafted and argued numerous 654 motions, appeared at Review and Annual Review Hearings, and prepared for three trials, all of which settled. Show less

Worked within chambers and drafted briefs in response to assigned Anders appeals. Worked on a juvenile appeal issue of first impression in Arizona including analyzing statutory language, conducting national research, and submitting a brief on behalf of The Honorable Winthrop to the presiding judges.

Juris Doctorate, Law

Activities and Societies: American Constitution Society, International Law Society, Public Service Honorary Studied Law, specialized.

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, The Italian Club, Arizona PIRG, ASUA Senate Campaign Manager Majored in Sociology with a minor.

High School Diploma, High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Track & Field, Bowling, Photography, NHS