Lorraine Nisbet
Attorney
Lorraine Nisbet
16 Years Of Experience
Attorney License Number: 264389
Lorraine Nisbet is a native born and raised in Southern California (San Diego). Lorraine is a mother of four children, one of whom has special needs. Lorraine has been a practicing attorney for over 15 years. Lorraine has successfully handled hundreds of matters and has experience litigating a variety of matters. Lorraine truly enjoys zealously advocating for her clients’ rights.
Lorraine has made a significant number of court appearances to include evidentiary hearings, bench trials and a civil jury trial. Lorraine has taken and defended depositions of percipient and expert witnesses, attended scores of mediations and settlement conferences, and has successfully resolved hundreds of cases whether it is through litigation to final judgment after trial or by settlement (in cases where it is feasible).
Most recently, in June 2024, Ms. Nisbet co-chaired a successful civil jury trial resulting in a $218,000 verdict for her client after an 8-day trial.
Lorraine has practiced in the following areas:
- Family law (Dissolution, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support)
- Juvenile dependency law
- Guardianships and
- Conservatorships
- Education law
- Employment law
- Real Estate law
- Business law
Education
- California Western School of Law, Juris Doctor (2008)
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration (with special distinction), San Diego State University (May 2002)
- San Diego State University Certificate of Achievement for Academic Distinction in Public Administration (Spring 2002)
Awards
- Award of Academic Achievement in Insurance Law and Litigation, California Western School of Law (Fall 2007)
- Dean’s List, California Western School of Law (Spring 2006)
- Award of Academic Achievement in Employment Law, California Western School of Law (Spring 2006)
- Legal Skills II Oral Argument Competition, Second Place, California Western School of Law (Summer 2005)
- Time Warner Cable Best Mom Award (2012)
- Committed & Engaged Spouse Award from 3rd MAW Major General Busby, United States Marine Corps (2014)
Memberships
- California State Bar
- United States District Court, Southern District of California
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- Welsh Inn of Courts, San Diego, CA
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- San Diego County Bar Association
- Pi Alpha Alpha, National Honor Society for Public Affairs & Administration
Hobbies
Lorraine’s hobbies include acrylic painting, watching her children play baseball and football, concerts and MLB baseball games. Lorraine has run 4 half-marathons (San Diego Half, San Diego Rock and Roll Half (twice), Raleigh NC Rock and Roll Half) and scores of 5ks. Lorraine has also won a chili cook off during her husband’s tenure at MCAS Miramar.