Catherine Asuncion joined Niddrie Addams Fuller Singh LLP as Of Counsel after serving for three years as a Senior Attorney at the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One.  She worked closely with each of the appellate justices, made recommendations regarding the resolution of cases, and prepared draft opinions in civil, criminal, and juvenile dependency appeals.  She also acted as a gatekeeper to ensure civil appeals were timely and raised an appealable issue prior to briefing.

Before joining the court, Catherine had substantial experience litigating civil appeals in a wide range of areas of law, in state and federal court.  She returned to private practice with the strategic advantage of having reviewed appellate briefs and analyzed legal issues from the court’s perspective.  Catherine’s extensive understanding of the appellate process, coupled with her inside knowledge of how the court handles and decides cases, provides our clients with an upper hand. 

Community Involvement
Catherine Asuncion is a volunteer mentor with Urban Surf 4 Kids, an organization dedicated to empowering youth in foster and at-risk communities who have experienced complex trauma become independent adults, leaders in the community, and champions for the environment.  Through monthly outings, Catherine has the rewarding opportunity to make personal connections with these youth and be part of a consistent community they learn they can count on.  With all her family living in Hawaii where she grew up, this program is a happy reminder of the impact of having a sense of kinship.