Deanna Stone Killeen represents clients in all aspects of litigation, from filing of the action through trial, as well as mediation and arbitration. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Stone practiced as a paralegal with The Morris Law Firm for 10 years, before becoming an attorney in 2007. Deanna has combined legal experience of over 20 years. She and her firm practice in the following areas: defamation, libel, slander, trade libel, anti-SLAPP litigation, as well as breach of contract law, fraud, intentional interference with contract, trade secret violations, and other business litigation, construction defect law, homeowner association law, real estate and employment law. The majority of Ms. Stone Killeen's practice involves breach of contract, whether it be a business contract, partnership agreement, non-compete agreement, real estate contract, or employment contract. She represents businesses and individuals seeking to prosecute or defend a breach of contract, partners seeking dissolution of partnerships, homeowners in lawsuits against builders for construction defect, homeowners and/or associations in disputes over CC&R's, and employees and/or employers in labor board claims, wrongful termination suits, and other employment disputes. She is also heavily involved in the defamation cases in the firm. Her experience and sensitivity to client needs have been instrumental in settling litigious cases. Ms. Stone Killeen graduated summa cum laude with highest honors from Whittier Law School, in Costa Mesa, California. During her time in law school, Ms. Stone Killeen earned eight CALI Excellence for the Future Awards which are awarded to the student in each law school course achieving the top grade. Additionally, Ms. Stone Killeen was presented with the coveted West Outstanding Achievement Award in 2004, which is awarded to only four law students each year.