$ 275-300 per hour
Maxwell Nnamdi Njelita
About Maxwell
Biography
Maxwell has been licensed to practice law in the State of California since 1999. He is the managing owner of Njelita Law Offices. After his law degree, Maxwell obtained an MBA in financial management from the Middlesex University in London. Maxwell has successfully handled many cases and trials in California Superior Courts; and appeals in the Courts of Appeal, where cases he handled have been published in the court’s official records. Maxwell is active in the community, and in his spare time enjoys following politics, playing tennis, and writing. He works passionately and aggressively in representing his clients and protecting their legal rights, while ensuring that the legal services he provides to them are pin-pointedly tailored to their finiancial circumstances.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Maxwell Njelita
1415 Oakland Boulevard, Suite 219, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
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Posted by john | August 14, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
"Why I would hire Maxwell Njelita again"
Mr. Njelita is an excellent attorney,m in my opinion he negotiated an acceptable settlement with a charlatan law firm and gave me excellent advice on how to deal with the matter before ,during and after the case was settled. I even consider him a friend as he extended me credit and even though I fee...
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"Maxwell is a knowledgeable and aggressive litigator with whom I have consulted on matters outside my expertise and without reservation, I would recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great real estate attorney!"
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Experience
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Principal Attorney, Njelita Law Offices
2000 - 2007
Associate, Taylor & Goins LLP
1993 - 1997
Legal Advisor, London Borough of Brent
Associations
2007 - Present
Alameda County Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association
2000 - Present
Charles Houston Bar Association
1996 - Present
Association of MBAs
Sample of Legal Cases
Wang v. Belicheva
Obtained summary-judgment dismissal of case against client, a real estate broker
Grewal v Singh
Obtained favorable settlement for client, after winning appeal in Court of Appeal and publication dispute in Supreme Court.
Khalsa v. Khalsa
Obtained favorable judgment for client after trial.
Sharp v. Drink
Obtained large judgment including attorney's fees in client's favor.
East Coast Foods, Inc. v. Johnson et al.
Obtained judgment of permanent injunction from federal court stopping client's competitor from continuing use of infringing trade name. Also obtained monetary compensation for client for damages resulting from infringement.
Anderson v. OUSD
Obtained large jury-trial verdict for client.
Education
1995
Middlesex Business School, London
MBA
1989
Nigerian Law School
BL
1988
University of Calabar, Nigeria
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
Languages
Igbo
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
California - If a contractors surety bond company paid me $15,000, and then mandatory arbitration awarded $6000 - do I owe?
22 Oct 2020
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How to request a protected order?
20 Oct 2020
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How do I remove boyfriends name from deed of a house I paid for?
22 Oct 2020