
Marisa Berenbaum Miller, ADR Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Appellate, and Business
PartneratSheppard Mullin
San Diego, CA
Practicing adr in San Diego since 2006.
- 20+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Marisa Berenbaum Miller is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Business. Marisa has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sheppard Mullin.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- ADR · Appellate · Business
- Handles ADR, Appellate, and Business matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Marisa Berenbaum Miller: Marisa Berenbaum Miller is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Business. Marisa has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sheppard Mullin.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Marisa takes on
Marisa concentrates on adr, appellate, business, energy, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Marisa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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ADR cases in San Diego, California
Marisa takes adr matters in San Diego, 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 Marisa agrees to represent you.
Appellate cases in San Diego, California
Marisa takes appellate matters in San Diego, 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 Marisa agrees to represent you.
Business cases in San Diego, California
Marisa takes business matters in San Diego, 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 Marisa agrees to represent you.
Energy cases in San Diego, California
Marisa takes energy matters in San Diego, 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 Marisa agrees to represent you.
General cases in San Diego, California
Marisa takes general matters in San Diego, 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 Marisa agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Marisa Berenbaum Miller — adr lawyer in San Diego
Marisa Berenbaum Miller is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Business. Marisa has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sheppard Mullin.
Marisa Berenbaum Miller is a lawyer practicing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, appellate and 9 other areas of law. Marisa received a degree from Northwestern University Law Review, Associate Editor, and has been licensed for 20 years. Marisa practices at Sheppard Mullin in San Diego, CA.
How Marisa handles adr matters
Marisa Berenbaum Miller is a lawyer practicing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, appellate and 9 other areas of law. Marisa received a degree from Northwestern University Law Review, Associate Editor, and has been licensed for 20 years. Marisa practices at Sheppard Mullin in San Diego, CA.
Who Marisa represents
Marisa reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, appellate, and business matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Northwestern University School of Law
J.D. · 2006
Northwestern University Law Review, Associate Editor Dean's List Kirkland & Ellis Diversity Fellowship Recipient, 2005 University of Pennsylvania
B.A. Philosophy · 2002
Jurisdictions
Marisa's state bar admissions
California United St
2010 · ACTIVE
Illinois
2006 · ACTIVE
Marisa studied at J.D. in Northwestern University School of Law and B.A. Philosophy in Northwestern University Law Review, Associate Editor Dean's List Kirkland & Ellis Diversity Fellowship Recipient, 2005 University of Pennsylvania.
Law school and academic background
Marisa completed J.D. in Northwestern University School of Law and B.A. Philosophy in Northwestern University Law Review, Associate Editor Dean's List Kirkland & Ellis Diversity Fellowship Recipient, 2005 University of Pennsylvania. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Marisa runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Marisa's professional memberships and bar associations
Clifford Wallace American Inn of Court
membership
Locations
Marisa Berenbaum Miller's office in San Diego
Marisa's primary office is at 12275 El Camino Real, Suite 100 (Del Mar), San Diego, CA, 92130. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Sheppard Mullin
12275 El Camino Real, Suite 100 (Del Mar)
San Diego, CA 92130
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How to hire Marisa Berenbaum Miller — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Marisa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Marisa charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Marisa'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; Marisa will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Marisa
Marisa discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Marisa confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Marisa's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Marisa Berenbaum Miller
How much does it cost to hire Marisa for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Marisa walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Marisa offer a free consultation?
Marisa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Marisa's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Marisa's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in California typically take?
Simple adr 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. Marisa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Marisa take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Marisa 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 — Marisa 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 Marisa?
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. Marisa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Marisa accepting new adr clients right now?
Marisa's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
ADR attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Marisa handles adr matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified adr attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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