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Marie N. Appel is a distinguished attorney based in California, specializing in class action litigation with a particular focus on consumer protection laws. With a career dedicated to advocating for the rights of consumers, Ms. Appel has built a robust practice around various complex issues, including defective products, mortgage fraud, Truth in Lending violations, and unfair business practices related to manufactured home sales. Her extensive experience also encompasses defending military veterans against unjust interest overcharges and addressing statutory violations pertaining to debt offsets. After earning her B.A. in French from San Francisco State University in 1992, Ms. Appel graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1996. She devoted a significant portion of her career to private practice before transitioning to a leadership role as the Supervising Attorney for the Consumer Project at the Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco from 2012 to 2019. In this capacity, she provided invaluable free legal services to low-income individuals grappling with consumer issues. In April 2019, Ms. Appel returned to private practice as Counsel at Robins Kaplan, LLP, and later joined Morgan & Morgan in August 2020, where she continues her commitment to class action litigation. Beyond her legal practice, she imparts her knowledge as an Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University School of Law, teaching legal research and writing, and supervising students in the Consumer Rights Clinic. A passionate advocate for pro bono work, Ms. Appel regularly volunteers at the Community Legal Assistance Saturday Program, a monthly free legal clinic organized by the Alameda County Bar Association. She actively trains legal aid attorneys throughout the San Francisco Bay Area on collection defense strategies, particularly in response to the challenges faced by low-income individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her dedication to public service has earned her recognition as an Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service on multiple occasions. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Appel is deeply involved in her community, having served as a board member for the Impala Racing Team and Beyond Hunger, Inc. Her commitment to making a positive impact both in and out of the courtroom reflects her unwavering dedication to justice and consumer rights.