Maura is an experienced litigator and has defended clients in medical negligence matters since 1985. She represents health care providers (physicians, nurses, midwives, physician assistants, dentists, chiropractors and podiatrists), hospitals and other health care facilities, at the trial and appellate levels. She is also experienced in handling licensing and medical board matters.
After graduating from The Marlborough School in Los Angeles, Maura attended Georgetown University where she played intercollegiate volleyball. Returing to California, she received her J.D. from Southwestern University and completed clerkships with judges in the U.S. District Court and The Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals. Maura began her legal career in New Jersey soon after.
Outside of the office, Maura is an active member of her community and has volunteered for numerous church, township and school organizations. Maura is a proud owner of Irish Red and White Setter dogs, which she has shown to numerous AKC titles in conformation and other competitions.
Year joined
2022
Results
Won Unanimous Defense Verdict in High-Exposure Birth Injury Case
Birth & Catastrophic Injury Litigation
December 13, 2024
We secured a unanimous defense verdict in a high-exposure birth injury case, successfully proving that our client’s obstetric care met accepted standards despite claims of negligence and lasting injury.
Received a unanimous defense verdict in a high-exposure birth injury case
Health Care Liability
December 10, 2024
We received a unanimous defense verdict for their client in a high-exposure birth injury case. The plaintiff, the mother, alleged the obstetrician defendant was negligent in failing to identify her baby as large for gestational age in the prenatal period, in failing to proceed with a cesarean section during the labor, and in negligently performing a forceps delivery. The plaintiff alleged, as a result of her injuries from the delivery, she suffered pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, and ongoing pain and suffering.
Thought Leadership
The Continuing Evolution of Derivative Claims
Roseland
Health Care Liability
December 1, 2022
Defense Digest, Vol. 28, No.
