Atty. Marisa Catherine Nelson, San Carlos, San Mateo County, California, USA

Summary

My goal is to make it more convenient, comfortable, personal, and straightforward to work with a lawyer. I work with busy professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and parents who want protection, peace of mind, and convenience, including local, out-of-state, and international clients with California legal needs. I leverage modern technology to make legal services easier to obtain, more comfortable, and less time-consuming, without sacrificing quality. At the same time, I take an old-fashioned approach to legal counsel. I want to be your trusted legal advisor, and that means earning your trust. Hiring a lawyer doesn?t have to be intimidating or outrageously expensive. Trust and open communication between you and your lawyer are essential. I take pride in being approachable, real, and available to my clients. I value integrity, trust, great service, peace of mind, and sustainability. If you share these values, contact me today! I look forward to speaking with you.

Education

University of San Francisco School of Law

J.D. | Technology Contracting, Tax Law, Legal Research

2008 - 2011

Advanced Legal Research, Accounting for Lawyers, Technology Contracting, Corporate Taxation, Federal Income Taxation, International Taxation, Partnership Taxation, State & Local Taxation, Family Wealth Transfer Taxation

Honors: Top 20% Class Ranking

Activities: Published in USF Law Review, Volume 45, Issue 4, Spring 2011: "The IRS Moves Toward Income Tax Equality for Same-Sex Couples Despite DOMA" Maritime Law Journal, Associate Literary Editor and Tech Editor, 2010-2011 Journal of Law & Social Challenges, Articles Editor, 2009-2010 Advocate of the Year Competition, Fall 2009 Moot Court, Spring 2009

California State University - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

B.A. | Modern Languages & Literatures; Geography & Anthropology

2001 - 2007

Universidad Veritas, San Jose, Costa Rica, Summer 2007 Cuauhnáhuac Institute of Language and Culture, Cuernavaca México, Summer 2006

Honors: Dean's List

Activities: Human Powered Vehicle Team Wildflower Triathlon Security Committee American Society of Mechanical Engineers Society of Women Engineers

Experience

9 years of experience