Elinor Leary

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Elinor Leary

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death

100 Pine Street, Suite 1250, San Francisco, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Elinor

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 75%

20 years

75%
Car Accident 10%

20 years

10%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

20 years

10%
Wrongful Death 5%

20 years

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

First Person Legal

100 Pine Street, Suite 1250, San Francisco, CA, 94111

firstpersonlegal.com/

Online Presence

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Elinor Leary's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Richard | June 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Elinor and her team are terrific and they won't be outworked when it comes to representing you!

I was represented by the Veen Firm in a case that went to trial. My injury was caused by a law enforcement K9 that was running free in my neighborhood. The lead attorney representing me was Elinor Leary. She was amazing leading up to trial and her trial techniques were even more amazing. The other at...torney that sat in with us was Cliff Smoot. He was a great addition to the team and helped Elinor throughout the trial. They make a great team. Kudos to all the people behind the scenes that helped as well. I recommend this firm 100%.

Posted by Kim | June 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stellar is An Understatement

Elinor brings a level of knowledge and confidence to the table that can not be surpassed. Can't recommend her enough. We got exactly what we were seeking and Elinor was with us through the entire process. Compassionate, knowledgeable, professional and thorough.

Posted by Tim | July 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal injury

I felt very confident about my choice to hire Elinor Leary based on her reputation and especially after our first meeting. I was impressed how confident she was and how professionally but gently, conscientiously and empathically she handled me with a broken up body and a brain injury. Her superior ...and skillful level of delicate handling of me at the most vulnerable and fragile time in my life continued throughout the process. She handled all the insurance claims and every other tedious step throughout the process understanding how taxing and stressful it can be. Elinor made it so easy for me that I barely had to lift a finger. Each time we communicated she checked in on the status of my mental and physical health. This level of attentiveness and concern for my well being continues to the present day whereby, even after the case had successfully closed, Elinor wrote me a personal email offering to help me in the future regarding my brain trauma recovery. Her integrity, competence, thoroughness and knowledge of the legal process was astounding. While working with her, I couldn’t have felt more reassured and in good hands.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Woodland California

I just don't have the words to describe how satisfied I am with the outstanding work Mrs. Elinor Leary did for me, she was always very respectful when answering all my questions. Im so happy she was my lawyer. Thank you. Mrs. Leary

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Elinor Leary Lawyers Team Leader

Elinor was my lawyer team leader, She and her team are the best & provided me the professional suggestion & recommendations. With less than a year, my 4 yrs old case was settled and awarded with $275k settlement. Job well done by Elinor and her team.

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Elinor Leary's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andje Medina

Litigation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Elinor is a trial team leader at The Veen Firm. She heads a prominent team of attorneys and focuses her practice on personal injury cases. She is a brilliant legal mind and always finds creative solutions to resolve difficult cases."

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Steven Kronenberg

Personal injury lawyer

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Andje Medina

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

10 Best Female Attorneys in California, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2008

Jack Berman Award of Achievement Nominee, California Young Lawyer's Association

2008

President's Pro Bono Service Award Nominee, State Bar of California

N/A

Two settlements honored in California’s Top Settlements, The Recorder

N/A

Top Northern California Female Lawyers, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Trial Team Leader, Veen Firm LLP

2003 - 2006

Assistant Deputy Public Defender, Alameda County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Califonia Women Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

University of San Francisco School of Law

Board of Governors

2006 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

2006 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board of Governors at Large for the Northern District

2006 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Doe Motorcyclist v. Roe Backhoe Driver

$5.5 million settlement

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Education

2003

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

American University, Washington College of Law

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Trial Boot Camp Series

Being Real – How to Talk to Jurors in Voir Dire

2016

Tahoe Shred

Jury Selection

2016

Sonoma Seminar

What’s Trending Now

2016

Intensive Advocacy Program

Co-Director

2015

Intensive Advocacy Prorgam

Trial Practice

2015

CJJ

Jury Selection

2014

CJJ

Jury Selection

2014

American Inns oF Court--Joint Inn

Jury Selection

2013

CJJ

Jury Selection

Publications

Languages

Spanish

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