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MARY E. ALEXANDER, J.D., M.P.H. 

Mary Alexander and Associates, P.C. 

44 Montgomery Street, Suite 1303 

San Francisco, CA. 94104 

Telephone: 415-433-4440 

Facsimile: 415-433-5440 

Education 

Santa Clara University, School of Law 1982 

Juris Doctor 

University of California, Berkeley 1975 

Master of Public Health 

University of Iowa 1969 

BA in Biology, Minor in Chemistry

Area of Practice 

 Personal Injury — Plaintiff 

American Bar Association 

 Member 1982 to present 

 2003 ABA Pursuit of Justice Award 

 U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 1986 

 U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1982 

Bar Association of San Francisco 

 Member 1984 to present 

 Board Member 2004-2007 

Published Works 

 Past Editor-in-Chief of Forum, Consumer Attorneys of California Publication 

Representative Cases 

 Lead attorney working to negotiate a $305 million settlement on behalf of ten California counties 

against several paint companies. The settlement ended two decades of litigation, which included 

a $1.15 billion bench verdict. 

 A $45 million verdict for a San Mateo victim who had her neck broken and as a result became a 

quadriplegic who was paralyzed for life when her car was struck by a driver speeding through a 

red light. 

 A $21.4 million jury verdict on behalf of the families of two brothers who died of cancer as a 

result of their exposure to the known cancer-causing chemical benzene. 

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 A $13.3 million verdict for a severely injured client in Hall v. Yosemite Park and Curry

Company, in which faulty bicycle brakes triggered a crash resulting in quadriplegia.

 A $5.5 million settlement for a long-haul trucker who was run over by another trucker while

outside the cab of his rig safely locking and inspecting his load.

 A $4 million settlement in a San Francisco Municipal Railway accident, Landsverk v. CCSFA.

 $4 million settlement in a pedestrian accident, Ruszak v. State Farm.

Honors and Awards 

● 2019: Consumer Attorney of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of California

● 2019: The Daily Journal’s Top 100 Attorneys in California

● 2019: The Daily Journal’s Top 30 Plaintiff Lawyers Award

● 2019: National Law Journal’s Plaintiff Trailblazer Award

● 2019: Top Women Lawyers Award, The Daily Journal

● 2018-2019: Top Attorneys of North America, Who’s Who Directory

● 2018: Best Lawyers in America

● 2018: Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys

● 2018, 2019: Lawdragon, 500 Leading Lawyers in America

● 2018: Top 25 National Women’s Award, National Trial Lawyers

● 2018 (since 2006): Super Lawyers in Northern California

● 2018: Top 25 National Women Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

● 2018: Top 100 Attorneys, Lifetime Achievement Northern California

● 2017-2018: 10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

● 2017: Best Law Firm, Best Law Firms of America

● 2016-2019: Best Lawyers, Northern California

● 2015: Top 25 Plaintiff Lawyers – California, The Daily Journal

● 2014: "The Heavyweights" Award, The 500 Leading Lawyers in America

● 2014: Trial Lawyer of the Year, Public Justice

● 2014: Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (for Lead Paint

Verdict)

● 2013: AAJ Leonard Ring Champion of Justice Award

● 2013: Top Rated Lawyers, Top Lawyers of San Francisco Recognized for Excellence &

Achievement by the Legal Community

● 2012-2013: Best of 2013, The Recorder, The Best Legal Services and Solutions that Readers 

Have Rated Highly Across Multiple Categories

● 2012: "The Influencers" Award, The 500 Leading Lawyers in America

● 2012: Top 50 Women Attorneys in Northern California, San Francisco Magazine

● 2012: Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, California State Bar Litigation Section

● 2010: The Recorder, Million-Dollar Settlements

● 2009: Trial Lawyer of the Year, CAOC Women's Caucus

● 2007: Lawdragon Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America

● 2006: AAJ Women’s Trial Lawyer Caucus Special Recognition Award

● 2007: AAJ Distinguished Service Award

● 2005: Presidential Award of Merit, CAOC

● 2004: Edward T. Pollack Award, CAOC

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● 2003: Doctor of Law Degree, Santa Clara School of Law, upon giving the Commencement

speech at the graduation of the Class of 2003

● 2003: Special Achievement Award, Santa Clara University

● 2003: U. S. Action Leadership Award

● 2003: Top 50 Women Litigators, The Daily Journal

● 2002: Middlesex County Bar Association Minuteman Award – Special Guest of Honor

● 2002: Trial Lawyers Association Award of Appreciation

● 2002: Top 30 Women Litigators, The Daily Journal

● 2002: AAJ Minority Caucus Trailblazer Award

● 2001: Trial Lawyer of the Year Award by Themis Capital Corporation

● 2001-2003: Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in California, The Daily Journal

● 1999: Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association Award of Appreciation

● 1998: Marvin E. Lewis Award, CAOC

● 1997: Outstanding Achievement Award, CAOC

● 1996: President Public Justice Award

● 1996: AAJ Women’s Caucus Marie Lambert Award

● 1996: Democratic Caucus of California State Assembly Award of Appreciation

● 1995: AAJ New Lawyer’s Division of AAJ Joe Tonahill Award

● 1994, 1996: Trench Soldier Award, CAOC

● 1993, 1996: AAJ Outstanding State Delegate Award

● 1993-2000, 2002, 2004: AAJ Wiedemann Wysocki Award

Professional Associations and Memberships 

● 2016: American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation Senior Life Fellow

● 2015: Supreme Court of the United States of America, Admitted

● 2015: ABA Standing Committee on Medical Professional Liability, Member

● 2010: AAJ President, AAJ Endowment

● 2009: AAJ Endowment, Treasurer

● 2008: American Association for Justice, Secretary, AAJ Endowment

● 2007: American Association for Justice, Secretary, AAJ Endowment

● 2005-2006: American Board of Trial Advocates, Member, National Board

● 2005: Roscoe Pound Institute, President

● 2004-2007: Bar Association of San Francisco, Member of Board of Directors

● 2004-2007: Bar Association of San Francisco, Board Member

● 2004-Present: National Center for State Courts, Attorney Board Member

● 2003: American Association for Justice, President

● 2002-Present: AAJ Leaders’ Forum, Member

● 2002: American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation Life Fellow

● 2002: American Association for Justice, President Elect

● 2001: American Association for Justice, Vice President

● 2000: American Association for Justice, Secretary

● 2000: Foundation of the American Board of Trial Advocates Life Fellow

● 1999: American Association for Justice, Treasurer

● 1998: American Association for Justice, Parliamentarian

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● 1998-2017: American Association for Justice, Member, Board of AAJ Endowment

● 1997-1999: Washinton State Trial Lawyers Association, Member

● 1997-Present: American Board of Trial Advocates, Member

● 1996-1997: American Association for Justice, Chair, State Delegates

● 1996-1997: American Association for Justice, Chair, Council of Presidents

● 1996: Consumer Attorneys of California, President

● 1995-1996: American Association for Justice, Chair, PAC Task Force

● 1995-1999: Public Justice, Member, Board of Governors

● 1995-Present: Western Trial Lawyers Association, Member, Board of Governors

● 1995: Consumer Attorneys of California, President-Elect

● 1994-1995: American Association for Justice, Chair, Membership Committee

● 1994: Consumer Attorneys of California, Vice President

● 1993: Consumer Attorneys of California, Parliamentarian

● 1988-1992: Consumer Attorneys of California, Member, Board of Governors

● 1984-1999: San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Board Member

● 1984-Present: Bar Association of San Francisco, Member

● 1982-Present: California Women Lawyers, Member, 1982 – Present

● 1982-Present: Public Justice, Member

● 1982-Present: American Bar Association, Member

● Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, Member

● College of Master Advocates and Barristers, Member

● College of Master Advocates and Barristers, Senior Counsel

● National Crimes Victims Association, President

● Consumers Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Member

● San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association, Member

● Santa Clara Trial Lawyers Association, Member

● Santa Clara University School of Law, Member, Board of Visitors

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