Lisa Rosano

Originally from the beautiful southwest, Lisa has called Alaska home since 2005.

In her almost 20 years of practice, Lisa has been dedicated to helping people who are experiencing life-changing injuries or the unexpected loss of loved ones due to the negligence of others.

Lisa is also a committed advocate for defendants facing criminal prosecution. She has enthusiastically and aggressively represented clients in cases ranging from misdemeanors to murder. She represents clients in under-the-influence driving charges, including administrative proceedings before the DMV. She also represents clients charged with drug and firearms offenses, alcohol, fish and game, assault, theft, fraud, and violent crimes offenses, including domestic violence and homicide charges.

Lisa’s civil litigation practice includes litigation and appeals in the Alaska State Courts and the Federal Courts. She represents clients in complex litigation, including wrongful death, personal injury, medical negligence, real estate, business, and contract actions.

Lisa has also participated in numerous appeals in both the State and Federal Courts. She has successfully briefed and argued significant appeals in Alaska, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Her notable appellate victories include:

• United States ex rel. Berg v. Honeywell Int'l, Inc., 502 Fed. Appx. 674 (9th Cir. 2012). Ninth Circuit ruled in favor of Lisa's clients in a False Claims Act case against Honeywell, holding that a GAO report did not constitute a "public disclosure" barring the qui tam action.
• United States ex rel. Berg v. Honeywell Int'l, Inc., 580 Fed. Appx. 559 (9th Cir. 2014). Ninth Circuit again ruled in favor of Lisa's clients, holding the District Court abused its discretion by denying leave to amend the complaint.
• United States ex rel. Marsteller v. Tilton et al., 880 F.3d 1302 (11th Cir. 2018). Eleventh Circuit ruled in favor of Lisa's clients in a False Claims Act case involving alleged misrepresentations to the Government in the sale of military helicopters.
• Estate of Milos v. Quality Asphalt Paving, Inc., 145 P.3d 533 (Alaska 2006). Alaska Supreme Court reversed summary judgment for the employer, finding a genuine issue of material fact as to whether the deceased employee was off-shift at the time of the fatal incident.

Lisa is an active member of the American Association for Justice, the Alaska Association for Justice, the Alaska Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Anchorage Association of Women Lawyers.

Hiking, running, and exploring Alaska with her family, friends, and a small but high-spirited dog, are Lisa’s favorite personal pursuits.