Overview

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Emma York is an Attorney in the Firm’s San Diego office and a member of the Litigation practice group. Ms. York’s practice focuses on providing counsel in the area of commercial and residential real estate litigation, easement and boundary disputes, contract claims, and general business litigation.

As a former San Diego County Public Defender, Ms. York has extensive in-court experience, including a first chair role in five jury trials. Since joining Buchalter, Ms. York has supported one of the Firm’s most active trial teams, including providing third chair support in a $450 million real estate litigation matter.

  • Obtained a complete dismissal of all criminal charges “in furtherance of justice” prior to arraignment, on behalf of an international manufacturer of industrial equipment, following six counts of fraud and forgery. This extraordinary result was particularly significant in light of the company’s need to maintain and pursue a variety of contracts, while safeguarding its longstanding reputation in the community and its global workforce.

Admissions

  • California

Education

  • University of San Diego School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Washington, B.A. in Law, Societies, and Justice and Political Science, magna cum laude

  • Volunteered at the University Heights Center
  • Volunteered for Read2Me at the Washington Corrections Center for Women
  • Member of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers