Overview

Laurie Avedisian-Favini is Senior Counsel in Lozano Smith's Fresno office, and a member of the firm's Municipal, Governance, Labor & Employment, and Facilities & Business Practice Groups.

Experience

Ms. Avedisian-Favini frequently assists clients with real property acquisitions, bidding and construction, government liability, and Brown Act issues and compliance.

Ms. Avedisian-Favini most recently served in the City Attorney's office at the City of Fresno, where she handled complex transactions and development deals, and advised regarding ethical issues.

She previously served as City Attorney for the city of Lemoore and Assistant City Attorney for the cities of Coalinga, Firebaugh, and Parlier. In those roles she provided a full range of legal advice and services in all aspects of municipal law, including attendance at City Council meetings.

Education

Ms. Avedisian-Favini earned her J.D. degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. She earned a B.S. from California State University, Fresno.