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Neutral ProfileMayra Fornos, Esq. is an accomplished litigator and trial attorney with three decades of experience handling a wide range of civil matters, with expertise in the fields of catastrophic personal injury, including spinal cord injuries, vehicular accidents, premises liability, products liability, elder abuse and dependent adult care abuse, wrongful death, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), sexual harassment/abuse, family law and business disputes. This experience, combined with Mayra's unpretentious pragmatism, resolute work ethic, professionalism, and personable demeanor, has garnered the deep respect and appreciation of her peers from both the plaintiff and defense bars as well as the court. Her background and wealth of experience have compelled her to focus her talents on dispute resolution , and her resultant approach to the mediation process is guided by her commitment to providing litigants a forum to resolve disputes in an efficient and effective manner. Mayra's strong, positive approach to settlement is based upon bringing the stakeholders together in an atmosphere of reciprocal trust and fair conduct. She believes in the importance of establishing a platform of safety and trust among the parties, fostered by a deep dive into the facts of the case, in order to facilitate mutually beneficial resolutions.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
Primary VerificationsLicense
Education
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
Certificate · Dispute and Conflict Resolution
University of West Los Angeles School of Law
Juris Doctor · Law
California State University of Long Beach
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration
Work History
2 PositionsAttorney / Founder
Fornos Law Firm, APC
Accomplished litigator and trial attorney with three decades of experience.
Settlement Officer and Mediator
Los Angeles Superior Court
Honors & Recognition
5 HonorsSuper Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2012
Listed since 2012
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
2011
Listed since 2011
Top 50 Women Attorneys in Southern California
President’s Award
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
Women of the Year Award
The Westside Chamber of Commerce Women’s Network
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