Author Archives: maryalexander
Extension of Statute of Limitations Gives Childhood Sexual Assault Survivors in California More Time to File Lawsuits
On October 13, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 218, which grants survivors of childhood sexual abuse in California more time to file a lawsuit against his/her attacker. Pursuant to the new law, survivors now have the following extended time periods by which to file a claim: until they reach the age of… Read More »
Mary Alexander & Associates Named Finalist for 2020 Law Firm of the Year
We are proud to announce that Mary Alexander & Associates was named a finalist for the “2020 Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year” by the National Law Journal. ALM and the National Trial Lawyers (NTL) have come together to create a list of elite law firms that excel in their practice areas. The… Read More »
Mary Alexander Announced as Winner of CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year Award
Click here to view the Daily Journal’s article about this award. November 18, 2019 – San Francisco, CA – Mary Alexander, Founder and Principal of Mary Alexander & Associates, was named the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) 2019 Consumer Attorneys of the Year for holding paint companies accountable for selling lead paint that is… Read More »
How to Handle Wildfire Aftermath
It was has become an unfortunate reality in our state, wildfires are once again sweeping California. Sonoma, San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, and so many other areas of the state are engulfed in flames with homeowners, businesses, and residents fleeing for their lives. In moments like this, it is important to… Read More »
Daily Journal Adds Mary Alexander to Top Plaintiff Lawyers List for 2019
The Daily Journal has honored Mary Alexander by naming her one of the Top Plaintiff Lawyers of 2019. The journal has recognized and stated that Mary, as a founder of Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C., “has started a movement to hold wrongdoers accountable in the courtroom.” Over the past three decades, it has been… Read More »
How to Safely and Legally Use Electric Scooters in San Francisco
Scooter Accident Lawyer Explains California Regulations Electric scooters are a new form of transportation that is exploding in popularity across the United States, especially here in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, there are plenty of reasons to be concerned about the safety risks electric scooters pose. Electric, or “dockless”, scooters are responsible for accidents across… Read More »
Prop 213 and Car Accident Compensation in California
California voters passed Proposition 213 (Prop 213 or the Personal Responsibility Act of 1996) in the 1990s. When the law went into effect on November 6, 1996, it changed how uninsured motorists can receive compensation for damages after an auto accident. The law bars uninsured drivers from recovering compensation for general damages under some… Read More »
Bird Electric Scooters Return to San Francisco: Here’s What You Need to Know
Shared electric scooters are a national trend. In many cities across the U.S., including San Francisco, these scooters can be found almost anywhere. In the San Francisco Bay (literally), in rivers, and on sidewalks. While many people are very annoyed with these scooters popping up at random places across the Bay Area, the most… Read More »
Mary E. Alexander Appears in Podcast About Former $13.3 Million Bicycle Accident Case
Mary E. Alexander appeared on the Great Trials Podcast, which aired on May 14, 2019. She was interviewed about a 1980 California trial where she won a $13.3 million verdict for a University of Arizona student. The student, 40-year-old Mary Hall, suffered a life-altering injury from a bicycle crash while riding down a hill… Read More »
National Law Journal Awards Mary Alexander with 2019 Trailblazer Award
The National Law Journal (NLJ) has honored Mary Alexander with the 2019 Plaintiff Trailblazer award. The journal recognized Mary’s “Pioneer Spirit” through her recent successful verdicts and her impressive legal background. NLJ awarded Mary with this prestigious award because of her hardworking attitude and her determination to help others. Recently, she obtained a $21.4… Read More »