Lisa Maria Harris

Lisa Maria Harris, Employment Attorney in Costa Mesa, California

Over 19 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Entertainment, and Environmental

PartneratSheppard Mullin

Costa Mesa, CA

Practicing employment in Costa Mesa since 2007.

19+
Years practicing
3
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Lisa Maria Harris is a partner based in Costa Mesa, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and Environmental. Lisa has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sheppard Mullin.

Based in
Costa Mesa, CA
Experience
over 19 years
Known for
Employment · Entertainment · Environmental
  • Handles Employment, Entertainment, and Environmental matters from Costa Mesa, CA.
  • Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Lisa Maria Harris: Lisa Maria Harris is a partner based in Costa Mesa, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and Environmental. Lisa has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sheppard Mullin.

Areas of practice

Lisa's practice areas in Costa Mesa

Lisa concentrates on employment, entertainment, environmental, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lisa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Costa Mesa, California

Lisa takes employment matters in Costa Mesa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lisa agrees to represent you.

Entertainment cases in Costa Mesa, California

Lisa takes entertainment matters in Costa Mesa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lisa agrees to represent you.

Environmental cases in Costa Mesa, California

Lisa takes environmental matters in Costa Mesa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lisa agrees to represent you.

General cases in Costa Mesa, California

Lisa takes general matters in Costa Mesa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lisa agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Costa Mesa, California

Lisa takes litigation matters in Costa Mesa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lisa agrees to represent you.

Biography

Lisa Maria Harris, employment attorney serving Costa Mesa

Lisa Maria Harris is a partner based in Costa Mesa, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Entertainment, and Environmental. Lisa has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sheppard Mullin. Lisa works from Costa Mesa, California and takes on employment matters across the region.

Lisa Maria Harris is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor and employment counseling, labor and employment litigation and 4 other areas of law. Lisa received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years. Lisa practices at Sheppard Mullin in Costa Mesa, CA and 1 other location.

How Lisa handles employment matters

Lisa Maria Harris is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor and employment counseling, labor and employment litigation and 4 other areas of law. Lisa received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years. Lisa practices at Sheppard Mullin in Costa Mesa, CA and 1 other location.

The kind of cases Lisa takes

Lisa reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, entertainment, and environmental matters in Costa Mesa and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Lisa studied and practices

  • St. John's University

    J.D. Dean · 2007

  • University of California, Berkeley

    B.A. · 2003

Jurisdictions

Lisa's state bar admissions

  • California

    2009 · ACTIVE

  • New York

    2008 · ACTIVE

  • New Jersey

    2007 · ACTIVE

Lisa studied at J.D. Dean in St. John's University and B.A. in University of California, Berkeley.

Law school and academic background

Lisa completed J.D. Dean in St. John's University and B.A. in University of California, Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lisa runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Lisa Maria Harris's office in Costa Mesa

Lisa's primary office is at 650 Town Center Drive, 10th Floor, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Sheppard Mullin

650 Town Center Drive, 10th Floor

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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Hiring guide

How to hire Lisa Maria Harris — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lisa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Lisa charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lisa's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Lisa will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Costa Mesa, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Lisa

Lisa discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Lisa confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Lisa's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Lisa Maria Harris

  • How much does it cost to hire Lisa for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lisa walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Lisa offer a free consultation?

    Lisa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lisa's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Lisa's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in California typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Lisa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Lisa take my case if I'm outside Costa Mesa?

    Lisa is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Lisa will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Lisa?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Lisa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Lisa accepting new employment clients right now?

    Lisa's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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