Lindsay Mertens
Lindsay J. Mertens
Of Counsel

600 West Broadway
Suite 1500
San Diego, California 92101-3384

Primary Practices

Lindsay J. Mertens focuses her practice in all phases of complex litigation. Her litigation experience includes discovery, motion practice and appeals. Lindsay has resolved a broad range of litigation matters through trial, summary judgment and settlement.

Professional History

  • Of Counsel, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2022-present; Associate, 2012-2022; Member, Recruiting Committee, 2014-present
  • Associate, Morris Polich and Purdy, 2011-12
  • Associate, Hulett Harper Stewart, 2007-11
  • Law Clerk and Post-Bar Contract Attorney, Belsky & Associates, 2006-07
  • Intern, Center for Public Interest Law, 2005-06

Credentials

Education

University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., Top 20%, 2007

Honors & Activities: Appellate Moot Court Program, Vice Chair; McLennon Honors Moot Court Competition; The Kroha Family Scholarship for Academic Achievement, Recipient; Attended Institute on International and Comparative Law, Florence and Oxford, Summer 2005

 

Pepperdine University, A., cum laude, International Studies, 2003

Honors & Activities: Golden Key International Honors Society; German Honor Society; History Honor Society; International Studies Honor Society; Delta Gamma Fraternity; Study Abroad, Humanities and German, Heidelberg, Germany, 2000 & ­2001

Bar Admissions

State of California, 2007

 

U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, and Central Districts of California

 

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Memberships & Affiliations

Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Board of Directors

 

California Bar Association, Member

 

San Diego County Bar Association, Member

 

Women’s Resource Fair (sponsored by the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer’s Program), Social Services Co-Chair