Marisa L. Balch

Marisa L. Balch is a California litigation attorney and of counsel at Wanger Jones Helsley PC, who focuses on commercial and business disputes. Her practice includes contract and lease disputes, real estate law, residential construction defect matters, employment disputes, and creditor representation. She represents businesses and individuals in state and federal courts across California. Her work involves complex civil matters concerning property, employment relationships, contractual obligations, and commercial interests. She brings broad litigation experience to cases requiring detailed factual analysis and strategic courtroom preparation.

Marisa earned two B.S. degrees from Santa Clara University, graduating summa cum laude. She completed one degree in Economics and another in Commerce–Management through the Leavey School of Business, where she was a Leavey Scholar. She later received her J.D. from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers. Her academic background in economics, management, and law supports her work in complex business and commercial litigation.

Marisa is admitted to practice in California and has handled litigation in state and federal courts. Before entering her current role, she practiced with another Fresno law firm from 2008 through 2011. Her earlier work included employment discrimination, wrongful termination, construction defect, insurance defense, and commercial litigation. That experience broadened her ability to address disputes involving businesses, property owners, employers, creditors, and other parties.

Marisa L. Balch has earned recognition for her work in business and construction litigation. Super Lawyers selected her as a Rising Star from 2016 through 2018 and as a Super Lawyer from 2020 through 2026. She serves as Of Counsel and continues to represent clients in commercial, real estate, construction, employment, contract, and creditor disputes. Her practice reflects sustained experience handling complex civil litigation in California courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Wanger Jones Helsley PC
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of Arizona
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Santa Clara University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)