Maria E. Vizzusi

Maria E. Vizzusi is an employment lawyer and solo practitioner at the Law Office of Maria E. Vizzusi, a virtual office law firm based remotely in Gilroy, California. She represents workers in workplace disputes and provides practical guidance for clients facing difficult employment issues. Her practice includes wage-and-hour claims, civil rights matters, civil litigation, limited-scope services, and workplace grievances involving sensitive facts that require careful attention.

Maria earned her J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law. She also received a dual B.A. Degrees in Rhetoric and Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley in 2006. Her academic background supports her ability to analyze workplace disputes, evaluate legal claims, prepare persuasive arguments, and guide clients through employment law matters with clear communication and practical judgment.

Before starting her solo practice, Maria served as a Directing Attorney at California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc., for 4 years and as an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Santos Gomez for 6 years. Her experience includes matters involving minimum wage violations, overtime violations, meal and rest period claims, breach of contract, harassment, retaliation, pregnancy disability leave, accommodations, and equal pay concerns.

Maria is admitted to practice in California and has been licensed since 2013. She handles matters in California and federal courts, as well as in mediation, arbitration, and class action settings. As a native Spanish speaker, she can assist Spanish-speaking clients with clear, direct communication. Maria’s practice reflects a commitment to personalized representation, practical advice, and careful advocacy for employees navigating serious workplace problems.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Law Office of Maria E. Vizzusi
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Francisco School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  BA in Rhetoric & Legal Studies

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