Natalie set her focus on litigation and trial practice immediately after graduation from law school. In 1998, she had the distinct privilege to appear before the Dutch Court in St. Martin, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, regarding hurricane-damaged property in the Netherlands Antilles. In 1999, she was afforded the opportunity to second chair a trial for an election contest for the Alpine Mayoral election.
During the ensuing decades, Natalie has tried dozens of cases and obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for her clients. In representing thousands of clients and fighting tirelessly for the victims of personal injury accidents, her cases have involved truck accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, dram shop laws (relating to liability of bar owners and alcohol retailers), motorcycle accidents, Uber / Lyft cases, automobile negligence, premises liability, construction defects, medical malpractice, dog bites, fire losses, products liability, and employment discrimination.
Natalie’s advocacy skills in negotiation and trial are one of her greatest strengths. When she negotiates a settlement or tries a case in the courtroom, she is willing to take risks and push boundaries to achieve clients’ goals in obtaining maximum justice. Natalie thinks outside the box by researching cases intensely to develop creative legal theories and strategies that can alter the landscape of a case. She is an innovative legal professional who challenges traditional norms and approaches in the legal field. This sets her apart from her peers in the legal community.
Natalie cares deeply about giving her clients compassionate personal attention and a positive experience. She establishes a connection with each client through honest communication and by taking the time to address every concern and answer every question. Natalie also assumes the role of a mentor and teacher for clients, to ensure that they understand the law and how it applies to their case, so they can make fully informed decisions throughout the process.
The hands-on approach that Natalie takes with clients builds a relationship of trust, which she believes is essential to successful representation. It is not unusual for a client to tell her after a case that they feel like family, which to Natalie is the consummate compliment from a client.
