Nicholas Paul Jellins

Nicholas Paul Jellins

also known as Nicholas Jellins

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 43 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Menlo Park, CA
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate, Probate, Land Use & Zoning

841 Menlo Ave, Menlo Park, CA

About Nicholas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 40%

Representation of property managers, landlords and tenants in agreements and dispute resolution.

39 years | 750 cases

40%
Probate 25%

Representation of estate administrators and heirs in probate administration and litigation.

29 years | 100 cases

25%
Real Estate 25%

Representation of buyers, sellers and developers in residential and commercial transactions and dispute resolution.

44 years | 500 cases

25%
Land Use and Zoning 10%

Representation of property owners seeking land use entitlements before state, county and city agencies, such as Planning Commissions, Board of Supervisors and City Counsels.

30 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 31 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 43 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1982

Associate

No misconduct found

Location

The Jellins Group APLC

841 Menlo Ave, Menlo Park, CA, 94025-4728

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Nicholas Paul Jellins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

5 star (17)
4 star (0)
3 star (1)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He don't contact you when it time

Your not update me please call text if you like we just want know 3184539820

Posted by Ian | June 28, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Landlord/Tenant Issue

Although, I likely don't have a case yet, Nicholas was extremely polite and answered the phone after hours. He provided me some self-help tips on mitigating my current situation. Towards the end, we ended up talking about our kids. Very friendly and educational. Thank you!

Posted by Jennifer | February 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent and kind!!

I am being sued by my old landlord and being that I have never been in trouble with the law or had to appear in court, I was terrified. I did an extensive search for attorneys that could assist me in preparing for my case. Most responses I received were very impersonal. Nicholas Jellins responded to ...my email in a timely manner and was available when I needed. He was very reassuring and made me feel less terrified about the court system and how to present my case. He listened to everything I had to say and gave me sound advice on each matter. He reassured me that I would have time to explain my situation because that was a big concern of mine. He is very knowledgeable and most importantly, very personable. After guiding me through the process and giving me sound advice, he said he would be available if I needed further assistance or had any other questions. I would highly recommend The Jellins Group for your legal matters!

Posted by Patricia | August 30, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Caring, Knowledgeable Attorney

We had a consultation today with Mr. Jellins and found him to be patient, extremely helpful, and kind. He answered our questions in detail and brought up some issues we were not aware of. Made suggestions that should make our process more efficient and effective.

Posted by Marths | July 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Martha OBrien

Excellent help with a landlord that had rented a property to me that was not a legal residence. Went way out of his way to make sure my legal needs were taken care of. His office assistant Sean was also a great help to me. I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone needing help of any kind. Gr...eat people!!

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Founding Partner, The Jellins Group, APLC

2006 - 2012

Adjunct Professor, Menlo College

2000 - 2006

Mayor, The City of Menlo Park

Associations

2005 - 2006

Peninsula Division of the League of California Cities

President

2005 - 2006

San Mateo County Criminal Justice Council

Chairman

Education

1982

Univ of Virginia SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Harvard University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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