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Résumé
License
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36 years since Luke Ellis was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1976 |
11/07/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
GJEL Accident Attorneys
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1976–2011
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1975 |
| Antioch College |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1972 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Best Lawyer |
Best Lawyers in America |
2011 |
| Super Lawyer |
Northern California Super Lawyers |
2011 |
| Super Lawyer |
Northern California Super Lawyers |
2010 |
| Best Lawyer |
Best Lawyers in America |
2010 |
| Best Lawyer |
Best Lawyers in America |
2009 |
| Super Lawyer |
Northern California Super Lawyers |
2009 |
| Best Lawyer |
Best Lawyers in America |
2008 |
| Super Lawyer |
Northern California Super Lawyers |
2008 |
| Best Lawyer |
Best Lawyers in America |
2007 |
| Super Lawyer |
Northern California Super Lawyers |
2007 |
| Super Lawyer |
Northern California Super Lawyers |
2006 |
| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
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See all 12 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
State Bar of California |
1976-present
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit |
1976-present
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U.S. District Court Northern District of California |
1976-present
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| Member |
Alameda County Bar Association |
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| Member |
Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association |
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| Member |
American Trial Lawyers Association |
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| Member |
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Northern California chapter) |
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| Member |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America |
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| Member |
California Trial Lawyers Association |
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| Member |
Consumer Attorneys of California |
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Government Tort Liability Practice |
Government Tort Liability Practice |
1992 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Use and Admissibility of Demonstrative Exhibits |
San Francisco Trial Lawyers’ Association |
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| Cross-Examination |
San Francisco Bar Association |
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| Handling Products Liability Cases |
Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) |
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| Jury Selection |
California Trial Lawyers’ Association |
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| Selected Evidentiary Issues |
California Trial Lawyers’ Association |
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| Automobile Cases |
California Trial Lawyers’ Association |
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| Opening Statements |
California Trial Lawyers’ Association |
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| Demonstrative Evidence |
California Trial Lawyers Association (now CAOC) |
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| Trial Practice |
California Trial Lawyers Association |
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| The Defective Sulzer Hip Litigation |
Alameda County Superior Courts |
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| Maximizing Settlements |
Alameda Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association |
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See all 11 speaking engagements
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