About Ligia
Ligia McDonald is a Native San Franciscan, who started her career with Cartwright, Slobodin, Bokelman, Borowsky, Wartnick, Moore & Harris in 1979. After attending the Academy of Court Reporters, worked as a private court reporter for prominent trial attorney Robert E. Cartwright, Sr. from 1979 until his death in 1988. Presently the Office Manager and Bookkeeper for the Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. since
Professional Experience
The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. — San Francisco, CA
Office Manager and Bookkeeper | 2001–2026
- Managed day-to-day office operations and bookkeeping functions.
- Supported firm administration and workflow coordination.
Cartwright & Alexander — San Francisco, CA
Legal Secretary | 1996–2001
- Provided legal secretarial support to Robert E. Cartwright, Jr.
Cartwright, Sucherman, Slobodin, Bokelman, Borowsky, Wartnick, Moore & Harris, Inc.,
San Francisco, CA
Legal Secretary / Court Reporter | 1979–1996
- Served as legal secretary and court reporter to Robert E. Cartwright, Sr.
Law Offices of Spolter, McDonald & Mannion — San Francisco, CA
Legal Secretary | 1975–1979
- Performed typing, dictation transcription, and legal administrative support.
- Assisted with civil litigation, corporate, and probate matters.
ABC Legal Process Service — San Francisco, CA
Typist | 1974–1975
- Prepared court filing documents and supported legal document processing.