General Info

Attorney Positions Ms. Harris became an associate with the law firm of Lillick, McHouse & Charles (now Nixon Peabody) in 1986, and was admitted to the partnership in 1998. As a partner in a major San Francisco law firm she represented large corporate clients including Hyatt Hotels, Crystal Cruises, SNK Developers and Stonestown Galleria Mall. During her 14 years with the law firm she handled all aspects of litigation including court and jury trial, arbitration and mediation. She brings her vast expertise, experience and knowledge from working on the inside to her individual clients with claims against property owners, manufacturers, contractors, developers and insurance companies.Ms. Harris moved with her family to Santa Cruz in 2000, where she opened her own practice in 2002. Ms. Harris represents clients from the San Francisco Bay Area through the Monterey Bay Area.In addition to her legal strengths, Ms. Harris prides herself on listening to and working with clients to ensure that their interests are paramount. She respects her clients and keeps them well informed. Ms. Harris is a formidable negotiator and uses well-developed problem solving skills to obtain an optimal result for her clients in an expeditious manner.Area of Practice Personal injury/wrongful death, business litigation, contracts, commercial litigation, and mediation. Ms. Harris represents both plaintiffs (claimants) and defendants.