Brian Ellis founded Ellis Helm, APC in 2011, after spending many years on The Major Case Team for a national insurance company, where he handled all types of personal injury and wrongful death cases from the defense and insurance company perspective. Since 2011, Ellis Helm, APC and its attorneys have fought for injured people against insurance companies.
Ellis Helm, APC is a litigation firm that only handles personal injury and wrongful death cases. The types of cases we handle include car accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian and crosswalk injuries, motorcycle accidents, trip and falls, slip and falls, premises liability cases, dog bites, elder abuse and nursing home neglect cases, brain injuries cases, spinal cord injuries and wrongful death cases.
Brian Ellis has used the knowledge he learned from working at the insurance company as a defense attorney to help his clients achieve bigger settlements.
Brian Elis is a trial attorney who has tried 15 civil jury trials to verdict.
Brian Ellis has obtained more than $25,000,000 in compensation for his clients and has helped thousands of injured people get justice.
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Acquired: 2007
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27349 Jefferson Ave, Suite 107, Temecula, CA, 92590
13520 Evening Creek Dr. N., Suite 380, San Diego, CA, 92128
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Posted by Rob | February 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best Brain Injury Lawyer in Southern California
Brian Ellis represented me in a motor vehicle incident case which resulted in a serious brain injury. My recovery and treatment lasted several years and Brian stayed by my side through the whole process. He provided astute legal counsel and guidance throughout the entirety of the legal journey. Th...
Posted by Gina | March 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Best car accident lawyer in Temecula
I was unexpectedly hit by a car from behind by a woman going 40 miles per hour and slid into two other SUV’s on I-5 resulting in a four car accident. My car being the only one to get totaled. I suffered horrendous neck and back problems within days of the accident and underwent three years of constan...
Posted by Joel | October 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
My Lawyer for Life
Mr. Ellis was super professional and courteous. Always followed up with me after my consultations and was constantly aware of my case. He allowed me too focus on my recovery 100%, while he took care of business. He turned a highly frustrating and stressful experience into a stress free experience. I ...
Posted by Ryan | September 04, 2013 | Personal Injury
Thank you Brian Ellis !
Thank you Brian Ellis. You really helped me during a difficult time. I was in a car accident and got side swiped by another car. I was in the hospital for two weeks recovering from my injuries. My hospital bills were tremendous. Brian not only helped me sue the other car for hitting me, but he was ...
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2013 | Car Accidents
Best car accident lawyer
Brian Ellis is the best car accident lawyer ever. I unfortunately, was in a bad car accident a few months ago. I called Brian Ellis and was very impressed with how easy it was to talk with him and have him help me with my situation. He helped get me more money from the accident than I was expectin...
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2016
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2024 - Present
Founding Partner, Ellis Helm, Apc
2011 - 2012
Founding Partner, Mitchell & Ellis, APLC
2011 - 2023
Founding Partner, The Ellis Firm, APLC.
2006 - 2010
Staff Counsel, Travelers Insurance Co.
2005 - 2006
Legal Intern, Finnerty and Associates
2005 - 2005
Legal Intern, Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, PC
2011 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of San DiegoMember
2011 - Present
San Diego Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
undergraduate
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