Elizabeth Olvera is a litigation paralegal specializing in commercial and contract disputes covering several areas, including; construction defect, eminent domain, environmental, and insurance coverage. Ms. Olvera is experienced at working directly with clients, outside counsel, and the federal and state court systems.
She is capable of providing a full range of trial preparation and complex appeal assistance, from drafting pleadings and motions, to assisting with discovery, database management as well as fact and document investigation and analysis.
Representative Work
Lombardo v. Masonite Corporation, et al. Assisted with defendant's representation in construction defect litigation involving hardboard siding. Work included trial preparation including maintaining accurate records of all pleadings, discovery, and depositions. Matter settled favorably for the client prior to trial.
Amtower v. Photon Dynamics, Inc. Assisted defendant's representation in a securities dispute by maintaining accurate records of all pleadings, discovery, trial and deposition exhibits as well as court transcripts. Following trial, assisted in preparation of appellate filings. Defendant won on appeal.
Photon Dynamics, Inc. v. National Union, et al. Assisted plaintiff's representation in an insurance coverage dispute by researching and organizing expense fees through a master invoice chart. Work included maintaining and producing records of all pleadings, discovery, trial and deposition exhibits as well as court transcripts. Matter settled favorably for the client at pre-trial mediation.