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Elder Abuse Attorney Natalie DeClusin

Born: Phoenix, Arizona

College: Arizona State University, B.A. in English Literature, 2004, cum laude

Masters Degree: San Diego State University, M.B.A., 2008

Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 2008, cum laude

Membership: San Diego County Bar Association; North County Bar Association

Admissions: California State Bar, 2008; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, 2008

Biography: Natalie B. DeClusin began as an associate attorney at Berman & Riedel, LLP directly after being admitted to the California State Bar in December 2008. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. DeClusin gained invaluable experience in a variety of legal settings, and was armed with experience and knowledge of civil litigation in general, and, specifically, of personal injury and wrongful death matters. While in law school, Ms. DeClusin was accepted into the dual-degree program, and graduated cum laude in May 2008 with her Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.). During that time, Ms. DeClusin was also honored for her strong legal research and writing, and became involved as a tutor for California Western School of Law's Academic Achievement Program.

Areas of Practice/Focus:

Nursing Home Litigation
Elder Abuse and Neglect Litigation
Serious Personal Injury Litigation
Wrongful Death Litigation

Legal Experience:

Post-Bar Law Clerk, Berman & Riedel, LLP, 2008
Legal Intern, Wertz McDade Wallace Moot & Brower, 2008
Legal Intern, Doan Levinson and Liljigren, 2007
Legal Intern, Office of the U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, 2005

Honors and Awards:

Academic Achievement Award, Advanced Legal Research and Writing (Highest Grade in Class)
Dean's List, Fall 2005 and Fall 2007

Pro Bono Activities:

Legal Intern, California Western Community Law Project, 2005-2006
Teacher, Street Law, 2005-2006

Elder Abuse Resource Center