Scarlet R. Leggio, Associate at our Orange County law office
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Scarlet R. Leggio

Associate
Biography

Scarlet Leggio focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, representing clients in a broad range of business disputes. She works with companies and individuals through all phases of litigation, from early case strategy and discovery through trial, mediation, and resolution.

Scarlet has experience handling matters involving breach of contract, fraud, shareholder and partnership disputes, employment litigation, and real estate litigation. She has trial experience in complex commercial disputes, assisting with all phases of trial preparation and proceedings, including witness preparation, motion practice, exhibit management, and trial strategy. Her litigation experience includes drafting and arguing complex motions, including anti-SLAPP motions, discovery motions, demurrers, and other dispositive motions, as well as managing all aspects of written discovery.

Scarlet has experience taking and defending depositions, representing clients in mediations, and preparing comprehensive mediation briefs that support strategic settlement discussions. She also assists with trial preparation by developing witness examinations, preparing exhibits, and helping clients navigate each stage of the litigation process.

While attending law school, Scarlet volunteered with the Arizona State University Civil Litigation Clinic, providing pro bono legal services and representing clients in a variety of civil legal matters.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • California


Court Admissions

  • United States District Court, Central District of California
  • United States District Court, Southern District of California


Education

  • Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law (J.D.)
    • CALI Award, Civil Litigation Clinic
    • Law Journal for Social Justice, Associate Editor
    • Willard H. Pedrick Scholar Award
    • Women Law Students Association, Director of Business Affairs
    • Student Bar Association, Transfer Representative
    • Corporate and Business Law Society, Active Member
  • University of San Diego (B.B.A., Finance: School of Business)
    • Women’s Division I Tennis Team, Co-Captain
    • First-Generation Student Association
    • Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Student Finance Association
    • Dean’s Honor List
Experience

Previous Professional Experience

  • Tucker Ellis, LLP, Associate
  • Wesierski & Zurek, LLP, Associate
  • Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., Law Clerk

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Orange County Bar Association (2022-Present)
    • Member
  • Los Angeles Bar Association (2022-Present)
    • Member

Community Involvement

  • Project Youth OC
    • Associate Board Member (2022-Present)
    • Programs Committee Co-Chair (Present)
    • Secretary (2025)