Justine is a tenacious civil trial attorney with a pragmatic and hands-on approach to litigation. Part detective, storyteller, and champion, she channels her love of education into learning new areas of law and developing her legal acumen. Justine provides everything from pre-claim counseling, training, and advice to clients on risk mitigation and best practices for avoiding future claims through trial and arbitration. Justine maintains a robust remote litigation practice which includes Labor & Employment, General Liability, Professional Liability, and Commercial Litigation throughout California.
- Achieved complete defense verdict at trial on dog bite case in Los Angeles Superior Court.
- Secured dismissal of claims against real estate broker client following successful demurrer.
- Obtained dismissal for waiver of costs on alleged pregnancy discrimination claim following compelling statement of facts provided concurrent with initial disclosures.
- Obtained dismissal following filing of motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction in Federal Court.
- Obtained a full arbitration award on behalf of the firm’s client, a healthcare provider network.
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California
Memberships
- Orange County Lavender Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Sierra Vista Elementary Parent Teacher Association Executive Board Parliamentarian, 2025-2026
Education
- J.D., Capital University Law School, 2007
- Elected and appointed to multiple leadership positions in the Student Bar Association and other school organizations
- B.A., Sociology with Minors in Psychology and Business, The Ohio State University, 2003