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Medical Malpractice Attorney, Monrae L. English
Attorney Monrae English, a Fresno medical malpractice attorney, represents patients and families in California cases involving medical negligence, hospital errors, surgical injury, wrongful death, and serious healthcare-related harm.
The Fresno Bee Covers Surgical Injury Lawsuit Against Former Cosmetic Surgeon
Attorney Monrae English was featured in The Fresno Bee’s coverage of a medical malpractice lawsuit involving allegations that a former cosmetic surgeon caused serious surgical injury when a patient’s lungs were punctured during a cosmetic procedure, resulting in emergency hospitalization.
Cosmetic Surgeon Gives Up Medical License After Alleged Botched Procedures
Attorney Monrae English was featured in The Fresno Bee’s coverage of medical malpractice lawsuits brought by former patients of a Fresno cosmetic surgeon who later surrendered his medical license following allegations of surgical injury, scarring, pain, and disfigurement.
The Fresno Bee Covers Cosmetic Surgery Injury Lawsuits
Attorney Monrae English was featured in The Fresno Bee’s coverage of medical malpractice lawsuits involving allegations of serious cosmetic surgery injuries, patient harm, and procedures that left former patients seeking accountability from a Fresno plastic surgeon and surgical facility.
The Fresno Bee Covers Saint Agnes Patient Rights Lawsuit
Attorney Monrae English represented a patient in a medical malpractice lawsuit involving allegations that Saint Agnes Medical Center failed to provide individualized, trauma-informed care and violated the patient’s right to informed consent during a hospital procedure.following allegations of surgical injury, scarring, pain, and disfigurement.
ABC30 Action News: Krista Pike’s Family Demands Justice
Attorney Monrae English appeared as the victim advocate attorney for the Pike family in ABC30 coverage addressing the family’s concerns over years of delay in the criminal proceedings.
Meet Monrae L. English – Fresno & California Trial Lawyer
Background of Fresno Trial Lawyer Monrae L. English
Ms. English was born at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and spent much of her youth in England and Texas before eventually settling in the Seattle–Tacoma area of Washington State.
As the daughter of a U.S. Air Force hospital administrator, Ms. English grew up in and around medical environments, gaining early exposure to patient care and hospital operations. This unique background sparked an interest in medicine that later evolved into a career in law, where she now applies that insight to representing clients in complex medical malpractice and injury cases
Early Healthcare Career and Advocacy for Nursing Home Residents
In her youth, Ms. English gained firsthand experience in healthcare, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Activities Director, and hospital team member. She also served as a Fresno County Ombudsman, advocating for residents’ rights in nursing homes.
From Medical Aspirations to a Calling in Law and Justice
While initially planning for medical school, Ms. English’s Fresno State internship at the Madera District Attorney’s Office under current Fresno DA Lisa Smittcamp confirmed her true calling—law and justice
Monrae L. English's Academic Achievements At Fresno State
Ms. English earned her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from California State University, Fresno. After graduating from law school, she returned to Fresno State to complete her Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Law Degree – University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Ms. English earned her Juris Doctor from the prestigious McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California, where she was recognized for her exceptional trial advocacy skills.
During her final summer before graduation, she clerked for the Federal District Attorney’s Office and contributed to the high-profile case Conrad v. United States of America, involving illegal gambling at Fresno’s Elbow Room Bar & Grill. Conrad lost his trial and his appeal and Ms. English fell in love with the trial process.
Civil Trial Practice in Medical Malpractice & Employment Law
While Ms. English has trial experience across multiple practice areas, her primary focus is on civil litigation, particularly medical malpractice and employment law. She often combines these disciplines in cases involving the medical field — for example, representing whistleblowers who report negligent medical treatment or unsafe practices.
With nearly one-third of Fresno’s workforce employed in healthcare, her understanding of both medical and employment issues can lead to safer patient care and stronger employer compliance. Whistleblowers play a vital role in protecting the public, and Ms. English welcomes the opportunity to represent those who have the courage to speak up.
Almost Two Decades of Legal Experience at Fresno’s Oldest Law Firm
Before founding Tower Law, Monrae L. English served as a Partner at Wild, Carter & Tipton — Fresno’s oldest law firm — for nearly sixteen years. During her tenure, she represented employees in cases of employment discrimination and wrongful termination, advocated for patients and families harmed by medical malpractice, and fought for victims of motor vehicle, motorcycle, and trucking accidents that caused severe injuries
Memberships - Associations
Ms. English is a member of the:
- Fresno County Bar Association
- Admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts
- Admitted to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Client Recognition
- Specialized memberships include Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) and California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA).
- Ms. English is also a member and served as President of the Central Valley Trial Lawyers Association (CVTLA) from 2016 through 2017.
- Over the years, Ms. English has coached Mock Trial for two local High Schools and served as a Judge in Moot Court for San Joaquin College of Law.