$ 400-450 per hour
Charles Jervis Mellor
About Charles
Biography
Mr. Mellor attended Western State University, (San Diego, CA), Bachelor of Arts; Thomas Jefferson School of Law (San Diego, CA), Juris Doctor Degree, admitted to the California State Bar in 1989. Mediation training through the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University, School of Law (Malibu, CA). Admitted to the California State Bar in 1989. Admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Southern & Northern divisions in 1989. Also admitted to the Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit in 1989. Mr. Mellor also serves as a Judge Pro Tem in the San Diego County Superior Court.
Trial Attorney, CNA Insurance Company 1989 – 1996, emphasizing defense of construction liability, automobile liability, premises liability, and products liability; Trial Attorney, Private practice 1996 – 2015, emphasizing litigation in Business Law, Insurance Disputes, Construction Defect, Fire Loss, Securities Fraud and Personal Injury claims. Experience advising corporations as General Counsel. 2003-2004, Panel counsel, Continental Casualty Insurance Company of North Carolina;
Served as a Justice in the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity; registered as an Arbitrator in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, San Diego, San Francisco & Contra Costa Courts. Mediation experience in the Marin, Los Angeles, San Diego and Sonoma Courts. Judge Pro tem San Diego Superior Court; Judge Pro-Tem, Marin County Superior Court; Officer of the State Bar Court serving as a Probation Monitor for disciplined attorneys. Retained expert on corporate related fraud matters in Federal Court, Southern District. Member of the San Diego, Los Angeles, Sonoma & Marin County Bar Associations, American Bar Association (ABA). Past President of Business Networks International (BNI). Past member of Defense Research Institute (DRI). Past Chairman, Peninsula Community Planning Board (PCPB).
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-45%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Charles J. Mellor
PO Box 6883, San Diego, CA, 92166-0883
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Charles Jervis Mellor's Reviews
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Posted by Doug | November 22, 2012
Trustworthy, concerned and thorough
Assessment: Chuck is very thorough in his initial assessment of any action. He will accept a case only upon determining and discussing the challenges with the client. He does not attempt to be a "jack of all trades" attorney and he will readily refer a client to his network of fellow lawyers if he f...
Posted by Rebecca | August 12, 2012
Professional, personable, knowledgable and trustworthy representation
Our case with a contractor was handled with professionalism and tenacity. Every step of the way we felt he had our best interests at heart. Chuck's knowledge of the process was spot on and we knew we could rely on him. We could not be happier!
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2010
Very Satisfied
I used this lawyer in a Personal Injury case related to an automobile accident. He was able to secure a significant recovery within the time frame we originally discussed. I felt very comfortable with his knowledge of the law and handling of my case.
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Experience
Honors
2013
Certificate of Service-Board Member (10 Years), Selective Service System
2011
Certificate of Service-Chairman, PC Planning Board, City Council - San Diego
1999
Certificate of Service-Ethics Monitor, State Bar of California, Office of Trial Counsel
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, San Diego County Superior Court
1996 - 2015
Attorney, Law & Mediation Office of Charles Mellor
1989 - 1996
Trial Attorney, Law Office of Charlotte Venner (CNA Insurance)
Associations
2014 - Present
Association of Corporate CounselMember
2005 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association
2001 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Sonoma County Bar Association
1996 - Present
Marin County Bar Association
1989 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1989 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaPracticing Attorney
1989 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitPracticing Attorney
1989 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaPracticing Attorney
1989 - Present
Attorney United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaPracticing Attorney
2009 - 2011
Peninsula Community Planning BoardPast Chairman
1997 - 1999
Business Networks InternationalPast President
1982 - 1984
Delta Theta Phi Law FraternityJustice
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of McClure v Carillo
Verdict for client
Sorenson v Duncan
Verdict in favor of client
Wear v Bank of America
Settled
Pathe v H&S Yacht Sales
Client awarded Fees & Costs after trial
TDE Enterprises v Farmers Insurance
Resolved prior to trial
Laird v Santos Rios-Perez
Resolved prior to trial.
McKinley v EcoBlu Products
Resolved prior to trial.
Pathe v H&S Yacht Sales
Defense verdict
Cortes v Friemuth
Settled
Childers v State Farm Insurance
Settled while picking a jury.
McEwen v Patel
Settled
Benn v Balboa Insurance Company
Resolved prior to trial
Chou v Candelario
Settled prior to trial
Paglia & Associates, Inc. v Coleman
Case settled just prior to trial.
Azevedo v Clement
Case settled prior to trial.
Halliburton v SOGO Construction
Settled just prior to closing argument
Guziak v Miller
Settled
Olson v Ittner
Settled
Schmidt v Thunder Ranch
Settled just prior to trial.
Berk v Universal Money Traders
Settled: $300,000.00
Bonny v Sithong
Settled prior to trial
Bobbs v Southern Pacific Equity
Dismissed
Young v Southern Pacific Capital
Dismissed
McDowell v Moreda
Settled during trial
Wright v Zoya's Truck Stop
Resolved
Petaluma Boys & Girls Club v McDivett Construstion
Case dismissed
Rosselle v Fieldcrest
Settled
Young v Griffith
Settled during trial
Education
2011
Pepperdine University School of Law
N/A
1984
Thomas Jefferson SOL
Juris Doctor
N/A
Western State Univ
BA Law
Speaking Engagements
2014
Conference
Mediation-Searching for a Solution
2014
Conference
Small Claims-A Tool for Landlords
2013
Conference
Business Sense-Can Risk Be Managed?
2013
Conference
Small Claims Matters-Preparing Your Case
2012
Conference
Insurance-The Appraisal Process Following a Fire Loss
2011
Conference
Risk Management-Navigating the Waters of Risk
2011
Conference
Insurance-Good Faith & Fair Dealing in a Fire Loss
2009
Conference
Auto Accident-Remain Calm, Gather Information
2002
Conference
Basic Contracts
1998
Conference
Auto Accident-What to Do?
Publications
2015
Newswire
CJM Appointed Chief Legal Officer
N/A
TMZ
Coleman Fire
N/A
Pathe v H&S Yacht Sales
Press Release
Languages
English
Activity
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