Category Archives: Blog
Mary Alexander Featured on Fox 2 Discussing Torn Down Oakland Ghost Ship Warehouse, Nonprofit Set to Build Affordable Housing
Mary Alexander was recently featured on Fox 2 discussing the demolished Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse in which 36 people tragically died in a fire, a community development nonprofit purchased the building and plans to build affordable housing. The Unity Council, based in Fruitvale District purchased the warehouse lot, an adjoining lot, and a commercial… Read More »
Mary Alexander Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary as a Rated AV Preeminent
Mary Alexander, founding principle of Mary Alexander & Associates, is celebrating her 30th anniversary as a Rated AV Preeminent, having first received the recognition in 1993 by Martindale Hubbell. Being recognized as a Rated AV Preeminent is noted as the ‘Highest Possible Peer Review Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards’ by Martindale Hubbell…. Read More »
The Worst Semi-Truck Accidents in California History
California has seen some terrible semi-truck accidents over the years. This should not come as a huge surprise, especially since California is the most heavily populated state in the entire nation. California also has the highest GDP, with $3.36 trillion. Not only is California heavily involved with trade, but it also has more people… Read More »
The Shocking Link Between Suicide and Head Injury
Thanks to recent awareness campaigns and medical advancements, most people are now aware that there is a connection between head injuries and mental health issues. However, most people are unaware of how serious these mental health issues can become. Of all the mental health issues you might experience after a head injury, suicidal ideation… Read More »
How Dangerous are Semi-Truck Rollovers?
It is not difficult to see why an overturning semi-truck might be dangerous. These heavy vehicles can cause serious damage when they roll over, and anyone caught in the immediate vicinity faces serious injury, property damage, and death. But how dangerous are these crashes? What kind of unique hazards does a semi-truck rollover cause… Read More »
Mary Alexander Recognized in The Daily Journal Top Women Lawyers of the Year
Mary Alexander has been honored by The Daily Journal as a Top Women Lawyer for 2022. She has earned a national reputation for her work protecting consumer rights, and her dedication to her clients has won her numerous awards from attorneys, clients, legal publications and others. Ms. Alexander is currently working onl cases on… Read More »
Mary Alexander Appearance on FOX Bay Area
The San Francisco’s police chief is investigating claims by the district attorney that DNA was collected from rape victims and was being used to help identify them as possible crime suspects. District Attorney Chesa Boudin learned that the police crime lab has tried to identify suspects through a database that includes DNA profiles from… Read More »
Mary Alexander Talks to NBC About the Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire
Mary Alexander was featured on NBC Bay Area discussing the tragedy that happened at the Oakland Ghost Ship Warehouse fire that took the lives of 36 victims five years ago. Ms. Alexander represented 34 families and some of the survivors in a civil lawsuit against the Ng family who owned the warehouse where an… Read More »
What Happened at the Astroworld Event in Houston?
50,000 young concertgoers were present at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston on November 5th to watch Travis Scott perform when the incident that took nine lives and got hundreds injured happened. At around 9:30pm Travis Scott began his performance when the people in the crowd began pushing to move forward. Witnesses and public… Read More »
Mary Alexander & Associates Files Clergy Abuse Case in Sonoma County Superior Court
Sonoma, CA – November 3, 2021 – Mary Alexander & Associates filed a lawsuit on behalf of “John Doe RM,” a man born in 1964, alleging that he is the survivor of childhood sexual assault and abuse at the hands of a Catholic priest. According to the complaint, Plaintiff John Doe RM was sexually… Read More »