Mina Miserlis

Mina Miserlis is the Chair of Complex Trials at Tyson & Mendes and a driving force behind the firm’s trial success and proven defense strategies. Based in the firm’s San Diego office, she brings over 25 years of litigation and trial experience to leading the firmwide Complex Trial Team. As one of the firm’s top trial attorneys, no case proceeds to trial without her involvement, evaluation, and guidance. She is instrumental in developing the innovative strategies that have shaped Tyson & Mendes’ reputation as the leader in stopping Nuclear Verdicts®.

Ms. Miserlis focuses her practice on complex personal injury matters, including catastrophic injuries and high-stakes litigation. She has successfully tried numerous cases throughout California, including alleged traumatic brain injury and multi-million-dollar claims. Notably, Ms. Miserlis partnered with Bob Tyson to secure a $26,000 verdict in a personal injury case alleging brain damage and lost earning capacity where the plaintiff sought over $30 million in damages. Her ability to distill complex issues and present compelling narratives has also led to multiple defense verdicts in high-exposure matters.

A proven leader, Ms. Miserlis spearheads Tyson & Mendes’ trial strategy development, ensuring each case is meticulously analyzed and prepared to secure the best outcomes for clients. Her extensive trial experience and strategic insight make her a cornerstone of the firm’s commitment to defending clients against Nuclear Verdicts® and achieving justice in the courtroom. In addition to trial strategy development, Ms. Miserlis oversees verdict evaluations and successful resolutions prior to trial. She understands the importance of pretrial work and how it can build toward a solution outside of the courtroom.

She also provides invaluable consulting services both pretrial and post-trial to carriers and counsel alike in complex matters across the country, offering unparalleled insight into the most effective means of presenting a case, as well as post-verdict analysis.

Ms. Miserlis earned her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating summa cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 1994. She obtained her J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1997. Licensed to practice law in California, she is an active member of the San Diego Defense Lawyers.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Miserlis is passionate about mentoring young attorneys, promoting diversity within the legal profession, and ensuring the firm’s attorneys are equipped for victory. Outside of the courtroom, she enjoys running, yoga, and reading.

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