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Gregory Ellis

Appeals Attorney at Pasadena, CA

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also known as Greg Ellis

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  1. Appeals
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    Handle all civil and family law appellate and writ matters in state and federal courts. Assist trial counsel in drafting motions before, during, and after trial which are potentially dispositive or critical to a possible appeal.

    36 years

Certified as a specialist in appellate law since 1997 by the California State Bar Board of Legal Speicialization. Only 3% of attorneys in the United States are Board Certified Specialists. 

Licensed for 37 years
State CA
Status Active
Acquired 1985
Updated 04/21/2023

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Great attorney. Great human
Not only that Mr ellis is a great attorney, but he is also a caring person. Thanks Mr. ellis

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Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • Law Offices of Gregory R. Ellis
  • 2010 - Present
  • Partner
  • Esner, Chang & Ellis
  • 2006 - 2010
  • Attorney
  • Geragos & Geragos, APC
  • 2004 - 2006
  • Partner
  • Wolff, Ellis & Clausen, LLP
  • 1995 - 2004
  • Contract Attorney
  • Horvitz & Levy, LLP
  • 1989 - 1994
  • Associate
  • Horvitz & Levy, LLP
  • 1987 - 1989
  • Associate
  • Memel, Jacobs, Pierno, Gersh & Ellsworth
  • 1985 - 1987
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Education

  • UCLA SOL
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1985
  • Amherst College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1972
  • Vermont College of Fine Arts
  • MFA in Writing
  • N/A

Associations

  • Pasadena Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Beverly Hills Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Italian American Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 1985 - Present
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1985 - Present
  • Bar Association of San Francisco
  • Member
  • 1995 - 2003
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Certified Specialist - Appellate Law
  • State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
  • 2021
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  • 2018
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  • 2014
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  • 2013
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  • 2012
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  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Top Attorneys
  • Pasadena Magazine
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2009
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Publications

  • Journal of the California Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
  • Requesting and Objecting to Statements of Decision: What Happens If I Don’t?
  • 2014
  • Los Angeles Daily Journal
  • Tactical Considerations: Effective Appellate Briefs
  • 2013
  • Journal of the California Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
  • I Want to Appeal This. . . . Can I?
  • 2013
  • The Advocate
  • Code of Civil Procedure section 166.1: Getting the trial judge to endorse your writ
  • 2004
  • Journal of the California Association of Certified Family Law Specialists
  • Don't Lose Your Appeal in the Trial Court
  • 2003
  • California Litigation Magazine
  • Don't Lose Your Appeal at Trial
  • 1999
  • San Francisco Daily Journal
  • Requisite Writ
  • 1998
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Speaking Engagements

  • Webinar-State Bar of California
  • Ten Ways to Lose Your Appeal at Trial
  • 2014
  • State Bar of California Annual Meeting
  • Elements of Briefwriting
  • 2014
  • State Bar of California Annual Meeting
  • Elements of Briefwriting
  • 2013
  • State Bar of California Annual Meeting
  • Statements of Decision
  • 2009
  • State Bar Section Education Institute
  • Family Law Set-Aside Motions
  • 2007
  • State Bar Section Education Institute
  • Effective Brief Writing
  • 2007
  • State Bar of California Annual Meeting
  • Effective Brief Writing
  • 2007
  • State Bar of Calfornia Annual Meeting
  • Effective Brief Writing
  • 2006
  • State Bar of California Annual Meeting
  • Effective Brief Writing
  • 2005
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Pasadena Appeals Lawyer Gregory Ellis
Gregory Ellis
Appeals Attorney
Pasadena, CA
Licensed for 37 years