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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 »
Is BART Responsible for the Death of a Young Woman?
Members of the Bay Area community were rocked on July 22nd when they heard shocking news. An 18-year-old teenager had been killed in a vicious attack on a BART train platform. Now, the girl’s parents and community want the transportation agency to take responsibility for the heinous crime that should have never happened. How… Read More »
Do Silicon Valley Company Buses Get Sued?
When it comes to bus accidents, transportation authorities and cities are usually the parties scrutinized for responsibility. However, here in the Bay Area, even tech companies can be responsible for crashes of this nature. One such crash could soon lead one of Silicon Valley’s largest companies to the courtroom. Can Victims Hold Silicon Valley… Read More »
Verdict Reached in the Ghost Ship Criminal Trial
In December of 2016, the now infamous Oakland “Ghost Ship” warehouse, went up in flames during a concert taking place in the building. The deadly fire killed 36 people and left many others injured. Further, as the Ghost Ship warehouse had served as both a home and workspace for artists, the tragic fire left… Read More »
Mary Alexander Named Best Lawyer for 5th Year in a Row
August 15, 2019 – San Francisco, CA – Mary Alexander was named a Best Lawyer for the 5th year in a row by Best Lawyers in America for her work in personal injury litigation. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Ms. Alexander has had an… 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 »