Maria Riggio

Phone: (408) 288-8100

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Maria Riggio has worked for GED since 1997. She is the office manager, whose responsibilities include billing, accounts payable, staffing, payroll, and event planning.

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B.A., Psychology, Stony Brook University

In Cabesuela v. Browning-Ferris (1998) 68 Cal.App.4th 101, our attorneys, representing the plaintiff, won a published reversal of the trial court’s dismissal of the employee’s claims of wrongful termination in violation of public policy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The Court of Appeal held that a claim of retaliation for an employee’s complaints of job-related safety does not require proof of actual unsafe conditions, but merely that the employee’s complaints were reasonable and made in good faith.

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The Great Divide: California Appellate Courts Split Over Trust Modification Methods

May 27, 2022

The First District Court of Appeal recently joined the fray amongst California appellate courts over trust modification methods. The question causing the split: What is the procedure to modify a revocable trust under Probate Code section 15402? Read More

Jul

What is Mediation and Why You Should Care: Pros and Cons

July 27, 2021

While the pros of mediation usually outweigh the cons, the determination can vary based on the parties' personalities and willingness to negotiate. Still, since mediation is strongly encouraged by the courts, parties should consider it as well. Read More

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