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Ms. Varni joined the Modesto Practice Group of McCormick Barstow in 2018.
Mary Varni
Ms. Varni joined McCormick Barstow as an attorney in 2018, after previously serving as a Summer Associate with the firm in 2017.
Ms. Varni has significant experience representing public entities and private clients in complex and high-stakes litigation matters. Her experience includes defending government entities in claims involving negligence, sexual abuse, premises liability, discrimination, and wrongful termination. Ms. Varni also handles trust, probate, and construction defect litigation matters.
Ms. Varni takes a strategic, practical, and results-oriented approach to litigation, with a focus on understanding each client’s objectives and developing effective strategies tailored to the circumstances of each matter. Her experience handling complex and sensitive disputes enables her to provide thoughtful counsel and strong advocacy throughout every stage of litigation, from the initial evaluation of a claim through resolution and trial.
Ms. Varni is admitted to practice before all California State Courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.
Juris Doctor, 2018
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
ALI-ABA Leadership Award Recipient
Law Review Comment and Articles & Symposium Editor
Moot Court Honors Board
Student Bar Association
Roger Traynor Honor Society
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 2007
California State University, Stanislaus
Ms. Varni represents public entities and private clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on complex and high-stakes disputes. Her practice includes defending government entities against claims involving negligence, childhood sexual abuse, premises liability, slip and fall, discrimination, and wrongful termination. She also represents clients in trust, probate, and construction defect litigation, providing experienced counsel in matters that often involve significant legal and factual issues.
Ms. Varni provides strategic and practical counsel throughout all stages of litigation, from the initial evaluation of a claim through resolution and trial. She approaches each matter with a focus on understanding her clients’ objectives, assessing risk, and developing effective litigation strategies tailored to the circumstances of each case. Her experience handling complex and sensitive disputes enables her to provide thoughtful guidance and strong advocacy on behalf of her clients.
Ms. Varni is a member of the State Bar of California, Wray Ladine Inn of Court, and Stanislaus County Bar Association.
Honors and Awards
Ms. Varni has been selected for inclusion in the Northern California Super Lawyers, Rising Stars list from 2021 through 2026.