Mary Lee Caruso

Mary Lee Caruso, Esq., is a civil litigation attorney with more than 24 years of experience representing individuals harmed by negligence. Her practice focuses on personal injury matters, including catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, elder abuse, sexual abuse, and employment-related claims. She is known for strong advocacy, strategic litigation skills, and a results-driven approach that prioritizes accountability and justice for injured clients.

Mary earned her J.D. from Abraham Lincoln University Law School in California. Before entering the legal profession, she spent several decades in corporate management roles involving human resources and accounting. This professional background provides a strong understanding of organizational systems, compliance, and risk, which informs her legal strategy and enhances her ability to challenge powerful defendants in complex civil litigation matters.

Throughout her legal career, Mary has secured significant verdicts and settlements, recovering more than $110 million for clients. She is admitted to practice before California Superior Courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Eastern Districts of California. Her litigation experience includes handling high-value claims involving serious injury, workplace misconduct, and institutional negligence through trial, arbitration, and mediation.

Mary Lee Caruso is widely recognized for excellence in civil litigation and has earned honors from leading legal organizations. Her work reflects a disciplined, client-focused approach grounded in preparation, persistence, and ethical advocacy. She is also a frequent speaker on advanced litigation topics, sharing practical insight with legal professionals. Through skilled representation and consistent results, she continues to help clients secure meaningful outcomes and long-term stability after life-altering events.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Wilshire Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
• Member, American Association for Justice (AAJ)
• Member, Society of Women Trial Lawyers
• Member, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA)
• Member, National Trial Lawyers
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities (LATLC)

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Abraham Lincoln University Law School
  Juris Doctorate (JD)

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