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

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4.9 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tom | December 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Deep research, wise advice and clear options for moving forward

I was very impressed overall. Nicholas reviewed a *lot* of information relating to my inquiry, and dug deep into the details of my real estate probate mystery (including consulting with other experts). He provided me with a clear context on what was going on, and established a path to resolution of t...he issue. He billed me exactly what he initially quoted, even though the situation was more complex than either of us would have originally anticipated. A well earned 5 stars. (Also, Sean was responsive and professional in helping me set up an appointment. These folks are very easy to work with.)

Posted by Filip | November 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Help with lease termination agreement

I was tenant in rent-protected apartment complex that was being remodeled and my landlord offered me lease termination agreement, at which point I hired Mr. Jellins to review to contract and explain it to me, which he did in timely and professional fashion. Mr. Jellins was very patient answering all ...and any questions I had.

Posted by Trevor | March 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Great lawyer tenant-landlord disputes

We sought Mr. Jellins' help while navigating a dispute with our former landlords. In our initial phone call, he kindly and patiently outlined the routes we could potentially take, and how he could help us with each of them. After surveying a few other attorneys, we found the prospect of working with ...Mr. Jellins to be the most promising, so we moved forward with his services. He and his associates were very accommodating throughout our experience, doing research, providing resources, and helping us understand all aspects of our situation. This enabled us to prepare a letter to our landlords ourselves, which he then carefully edited. Through his assistance, we were able to attain a favorable result. We are grateful to have worked with him, and would not hesitate to do so again! Highly recommended.

Posted by Ethan | May 08, 2020 | Landlord & Tenant

Excellent lawyer for landlord-tenant disputes

I am a tenant involved in a landlord-tenant dispute. My experience with Mr. Jellins has been excellent. - He had responded promptly to communications, - He seemed very knowledgeable and up to date about the how the law applied during the COVID-19 outbreak, - He has been easy to communicate with ...and very accommodating, - He is able to explain the complex situation in an easy to understand way, - The knowledge Mr. Jellins provided helped reduce my anxiety. I would highly recommend him to anyone having landlord-tenant issues.

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very professional attorney and associates, great results

From the initial consultation to the conclusion of our case, Attorney Jellins was very informative and always giving updates along the way. We had the pleasure to work with a few of his associates, whether it be through email or phone calls, they made everything easy to understand and let us know exa...ctly what stage of our case we were at. We initially contacted Attorney Jellins with a very last minute court matter, but he was kind and walked us through the steps needed to get things done. All around, they were a complete joy to work with, and I would recommend to anyone needing legal matters resolved.

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Replied last October 31, 2016

This client presented an unusual set of facts with complex legal issues. After reviewing the case file and interviewing the client, we prepared a strategy that enabled the client to retain our services with a small deposit to cover the court filing fees and then pay our attorney's fees from the recovery at the end.

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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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