About Melvin
Biography
I am proud to continue a family tradition that began back in 1933 of helping injured persons recover from the carelessness and negligence of others. We assess each client's individual needs, and aggressively seek an adequate award by preparing the case for trial from day one.
My firm represents clients in a wide array of personal injury cases from automobile collisions to injuries caused by dangerous products and dangerous conditions on property. We believe that an award is adequate only when it makes our client whole. We strive to recover everything our clients may be entitled to, and have successfully obtained over $1,000,000, in verdicts and judgments for our clients.
We have expanded our firm to help people fight discrimintion and harassment in the workplace.
We also donate our time to victims of unscrupolous landlords through the San Francisco Bar Association. As a result I have been recognoised as an outstanding volenteer for over eight years and also recieved their prestigious Housing Justice Award.
Never we never give up, we never surrunder. Call us and let us help you.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
43 years
43 years
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Licensed in California for 42 years
State: California
Acquired: 1983
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1999
Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1989
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2001
Location
Law Offices of Melvin C Belli
35 Miller Ave Ste 199, Mill Valley, CA, 94941
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Melvin C Belli's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
4 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Car Accidents
Posted by Barry | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Saved from bad lawyer......5 times better!
I was Hit on my bicycle by a speeding car, in San Francisco, the driver sped off.....strong witnesses and they found the car and owner......he turned himself in a week later.....I hired an attorney in San Francisco that was a PI expert and recommended by a friend on facebook......he talked a good tal...
Melvin C Belli's Lawyer Endorsements
"Caesar Belli is an outstanding, compassionate advocate who gives generously of himself through the pages of Avvo, and other pro bono activities. He also effectively mentors many attorneys through constructive, challenging commentary. I am deeply grateful for Caesar's service to the community and the legal profession."
"Ive had the pleasure of working with Melvin throughout the years on a myriad of novel cases from auto collisions to pro bono eviction defense. He approaches each case with the same philosophy: help those in need navigate through troubled times towards resolution. With a legacy second to none, his professional reputation with other lawyers and judges throughout the country is an asset that he uses to the advantage of his clients. A creative attorney who pushes the limits of convention and believes there's no such thing as a small case."
"SECOND GENERATION LEGEND What can you say after "Melvin Belli?" I've always know him as Caesar, and he followed his father, one of the best known lawyers of the twentieth century, through some of the most memorable moments in legal history. If you learn from the best, you stand above the rest. We've known each other for decades, and he's still the first guy I call for personal injury cases."
"Cesar Belli has done a glowing job of representing low income tenants in San Francisco through my pro bono program. He has saved countless tenancies and acts with dedication and diligence for each and every client. I am certain that if he represents pro bono clients in this manner, that he would do the same or more for his paying clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer as a person with a quick mind who believes in social justice for those who are injured by neglect of others. He supports and is a participant in Bar activities including an annual seminar that he hosts to improve the practices of his colleagues."
"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Caesar Belli in the MGM Fire Litigation in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1980. He was knowledgeable beyond his years. He has continued to be an attorney that I respect and person that I can trust."
Employment and labor lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2001.
Suspension issued in DC, 2001
updated on 10/06/2016Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“This was a result of a dispute with my sister over some family owned property almost 20 years ago. It had nothing to do with any clients or related to the law except for the fact that I am an attorney. I have resolved all my differences with my sister years ago and we are closer than we have ever been. I have not bothered to seek reinstatement as I do not have an office in DC nor practice there anymore.”
Interim Suspension issued in DC, 1999
updated on 10/24/2010Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
“Same incident as above”
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 1999
updated on 10/06/2016This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“Same incident as above and I was fully reinstated over 15 years ago with no further incidents nor complaints.”
Honors
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco
2014
President's Award, Santa Clara Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco
2013
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program
2012
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program
2011
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program
2010
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco
2009
Housing Justice Award, Bar Association of San Francisco
2009
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Bar Association of San Francisco, Volunteer Legal Services Program
2008
VSLP Top 10% Volunteers of the Year Award, Bar Association of San Francisco
2007
VSLP Top 10% Volunteers of the Year Award, Bar Association of San Francisco
Associations
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Association for Justice
1990 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of Marin
1983 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of California
1983 - 2006
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Sample of Legal Cases
Won 2.2 million dollar verdict for our client
$1.2+ award for my client
Won verdict 8 times amount offered before trial
Won near milion dollar settlement.
Education
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Moderator
2014
Moderator
2013
Moderator
2012
moderator
Publications
1986
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can my license be revoked from a subrogation claim against me?
29 Jan 2017
What is a low average settlement on a person slip & fall got a broken wrist on ice that was not treated in front of a home?
26 Jan 2017
I need advice on this on a settlement conference? Cannot find attorney to represent?
13 Jan 2017