About

Marian Helen Birge is a founding partner of the firm Garcia & Birge, APC with over 20 years of experience in civil litigation. She specializes in employment law, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, disability issues, and more. Ms. Marian Helen Birge is a highly respected lawyer based in Carlsbad, California. As a founding partner of the firm Garcia & Birge, APC, she brings over 20 years of experience in civil litigation to her practice. Throughout her career, Ms. Birge has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of legal matters. Ms. Birge's areas of expertise include employment law, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, disability issues, retaliation, contracts, business disputes, fraud, and defamation. She is known for her strategic approach to cases and her dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. In addition to her work as a litigator, Ms. Birge is also an experienced appellate lawyer and a trained mediator. She is committed to finding creative solutions to legal disputes and has a track record of success in both the courtroom and the negotiation table. Ms. Birge received her Juris Doctor degree in 1995 from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, formerly Western State University College of Law, in San Diego, California. She is a lifelong learner and has continued to expand her knowledge and skills throughout her career. In 2009, Ms. Birge played a key role in developing contracts and goals for the Legacy XXI Institute's International Social Action Film Festival. She is also a published author, with works including "Voir Dire and Plaintiff's Opening Statement," Chapter 14 in Litigating the Workplace Harassment Case, an American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section publication. Overall, Marian Helen Birge is a dedicated and skilled lawyer who is committed to serving her clients with integrity and professionalism. Her reputation for excellence in the legal community is well-deserved, and she continues to be a trusted advocate for those in need of legal representation.

Legal Issues

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Certificates

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Languages

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Partner/Shareholder
  Garcia & Birge, APC
  2000

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