Deanna Stone Killeen

Current

Partner/Attorney at Morris & Stone, LLP

Past

Paralegal at The Morris Law Firm
Paralegal at Resolution Trust Corporation (FDIC)
Project Analyst at Unisys

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Education

Whittier Law School
University of California, Irvine

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Industry

Law Practice

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Deanna Stone Killeen’s Summary

Deanna Stone Killeen represents clients in all aspects of litigation, from filing of the action through trial, as well as mediation and arbitration. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Stone Killeen practiced as a paralegal with The Morris Law Firm for 10 years, and has a total of 16 years legal experience in the areas of civil litigation, business litigation, construction defect law, homeowner association law, employment law, and legal malpractice.

The majority of Ms. Stone Killeen's practice involves breach of contract, whether it be a business contract, partnership agreement, real estate contract, or employment contract. She represents businesses and individuals seeking to prosecute or defend a breach of contract, partners seeking dissolution of partnerships, homeowners in lawsuits against builders for construction defect, homeowners and/or associations in disputes over CC&R's, and employees and/or employers in labor board claims, wrongful termination suits, and other employment disputes. Her experience and sensitivity to client needs have been instrumental in settling litigious breach of contract and wrongful termination cases.

Ms. Stone Killeen graduated summa cum laude with highest honors from Whittier Law School, in Costa Mesa, California. During her time in law school, Ms. Stone Killeen earned eight CALI Excellence for the Future Awards which are awarded to the student in each law school course achieving the top grade. Additionally, Ms. Stone Killeen was presented with the coveted West Outstanding Achievement Award in 2004, which is awarded to only four law students each year.

Deanna Stone Killeen’s Specialties:

Practice areas of Morris & Stone, LLP include: business litigation (breach of contract, trade secret, partnership dissolution, unfair business practices, etc.), internet law, employment law/discrimination, construction defect, homeowners association disputes, internet law, first amendment law, defamation suits, and legal malpractice.

Deanna Stone Killeen’s Experience

Partner/Attorney

Morris & Stone, LLP

(Law Practice industry)

March 1998 — Present (11 years 5 months)

Deanna Stone Killeen is a partner at Morris & Stone, LLP, Southern California's premiere litigation firm. The majority of Ms. Stone Killeen's practice involves breach of contract, whether it be a business contract, partnership agreement, real estate contract, or employment contract. She represents businesses and individuals seeking to prosecute or defend a breach of contract, partners seeking dissolution of partnerships, homeowners in lawsuits against builders for construction defect, homeowners and/or associations in disputes over CC&R's, and employees and/or employers in labor board claims, wrongful termination suits, and other employment disputes. Her experience and sensitivity to client needs have been instrumental in settling litigious breach of contract and wrongful termination cases.
Paralegal

The Morris Law Firm

(Law Practice industry)

March 1998 — November 2007 (9 years 9 months)

Paralegal for The Morris Law Firm from 1998 through 2007. After passing the bar, The Morris Law Firm made Deanna Stone Killeen a partner in the firm, and changed its name to Morris & Stone, LLP. See Deanna's profile at Morris & Stone, LLP for information on her experience and the areas of law in which she practices.
Paralegal

Resolution Trust Corporation (FDIC)

(Government Administration industry)

September 1993 — December 1995 (2 years 4 months)

Paralegal employed at Resolution Trust Corporation, a government agency created to resolve the savings and loan crisis. Worked as a paralegal in the legal department of this agency from late 1993 until the agency closed in December 1995.
Project Analyst

Unisys

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; UIS; Information Technology and Services industry)

February 1986 — September 1991 (5 years 8 months)

Project analyst; purchasing and other administrative duties.

Deanna Stone Killeen’s Education

Whittier Law School

J.D., Summa Cum Laude , Law , 2003 — 2007

Graduated summa cum laude, in top 1% of graduating class.
University of California, Irvine

B.A. , Social Ecology with specialization in Criminal Justice & Legal Studies, as well as Psychology , 1984 — 1989

Activities and Societies:

Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

Additional Information

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Deanna Stone Killeen’s Interests:

Professional interests: networking, growing my business (law firm), researching/staying up-to-date on emerging legal trends and new law, developing new business ideas. Personal interests: reading (fiction), writing and socializing with friends.

Deanna Stone Killeen’s Groups:

Deanna Stone Killeen is a member of the American Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association and the Young Lawyer's Division, Los Angeles County Bar Association, California Young Lawyers Association and Orange County Women Lawyers Association.