Marissa A. Maggio

Owner/Attorney

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Marissa Maggio focuses on representing individuals who have been injured. With more than 25 years practicing law and Board Certification in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, she serves as an aggressive advocate for people hurt through no fault of their own and litigates for the rights of individuals against powerful insurance companies and corporations in pursuit of justice. Marissa practices law in both state and federal courts and dedicates a majority of her time to representing seriously and catastrophically injured individuals harmed by non subscriber workplace, trucking, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents, as well as those harmed by defective products. Prior to practicing in personal injury law, Marissa worked as an attorney with the international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski. There, she developed a knowledge and proficiency in the practice of Environmental Law and Intellectual Property.

A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Marissa received her Bachelors in Business Administration with honors in 1992. During her attendance at the University, she competed in Track and Field as a Lady Longhorn. She also competed at the international level.

Marissa earned her Juris Doctorate in 1995 from the Emory University School of Law. Originally from New York, she has also lived and practiced in Austin, Texas. Marissa is admitted to practice law in Texas, Connecticut, and New York.

Education:

• Law School: Emory University School of Law
• College/University: The University of Texas at Austin

Admissions:

• Texas, 1997
• New York, 2012
• Connecticut, 2013
• Federal Court Northern District of Texas, 2016
• Federal Court Eastern District of Texas, 2020
• Federal Court Southern District of Texas, 2024

Honors and Awards

• Italian National Team, Track and Field, European Championships, 1994
• USA Olympic Festival Qualifier, 1993
• 1996 and 2000 Italian Olympic Trials Track and Field
• 1993 USA National Indoor Championships
• 1991 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships 4x100 Meter Relay
• 2007 Pan American Games Bid Committee for San Antonio to host, Marketing and Television Committee, Legal Committee, February 2001 to August 2002
• Austin Athletic Foundation, Secretary, December 2000 to March 2001
  Organization supports Olympic athletes training in Austin
• Atletica 2000, Milan, Italy, Athlete, 1994 to 2002
• Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG), Press Operations Marshall, Identified athletes and arranged interviews for the international press during the Olympic Games. Interpreted for the Italian press and for the Italian athletes. July 1996 through August 1996
• Hall of Fame, New York State Section IX Track and Field Inductee, 2018
• 2024USAWKF Kungfu Team qualifier to represent the US and compete in the Pan American Kungfu Championships (Cancun, Mexico) and the World Kungfu Championships (Emeishan, China) 2025

Published Works, Presentations & Certifications

• Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas
• American Association of Justice (AAJ) Faculty, Winter Convention, February 2017
  Litigation at Sunrise Program, Jury Charges
• Pretrial Practice & Discovery Committee Journal, September 1999
  Case brief regarding Fifth Circuit law regarding “Excusable Neglect”
• Pretrial Practice & Discovery Committee Journal, Fall 1998
  Case brief regarding Fifth Circuit law regarding “the Doctrine of Ripeness”

In the Media

• Attorney at Law Magazine – 2024 Athletes in Law Issue, Featured Story: "Marissa Maggio: A Mission for Excellence"
• GO FOR IT!, Pilot for Television Documentary, 2002 – 2003
• Character in Franki Amato Mystery Series written by Traci Andrighetti

Appellate Court Arguments:

• City of Dallas v. Papierski, Tex. Court of Appeals, 5th District, 2017

Languages Spoken

• Italian
• Spanish