MARISSA K. ECHELBERGER is an associate at Ferruzzo & Ferruzzo handling corporate governance and compliance matters, real estate and commercial transactions, and property tax issues.
Marissa graduated with honors from the University of California, Irvine, where she played NCAA Division I water polo for the Anteaters. As a former four-year scholar-athlete, Marissa has established the habit of excellence and understands the value of discipline, consistency, and teamwork.
Her passion for the environment motivated her to focus her legal studies on real estate and land use law at the Chapman Fowler School of Law, where she earned a certificate in Environmental Law, Real Estate, and Land Use, in addition to her Juris Doctorate.
Born and raised in Orange County, Marissa enjoys surfing, connecting with nature, cooking delicious food, and spending time with family and friends.
Areas of Practice
Business and Commercial Law
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Environmental Law
Landlord/Tenant Law
Real Estate and Commercial Transactions
Contracts
Education
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law
Juris Doctor
Honors, Achievements: Certificate in Environmental, Land Use, & Real Estate Law (ENLURE)
CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Practice Foundations Transactions (Contract Drafting)
Highest Class Grade Award - Client Interviewing and Counseling
Merit scholarship
Activities: Environmental Law Society, Member
Chapman Women Lawyers Association, Member
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Social Behavior and Criminology, Law & Society, cum laude
Honors, Achievements: Chancellor’s Award of Distinction
UCI Scholar-Athlete Award
Activities: NCAA Division I Women’s Water Polo, 4-year scholar-athlete
Professional Associations and Memberships
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, Member
Orange County Bar Association, Real Estate Section, Corporate Section