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A childhood of hard times leads to a life of alcohol abuse until a spiritual awakening changes this hard-charging plaintiff's lawyer
Stephen Ellison
2008 April
Standing for Truth, and Justice, and the American Way is more than just a catchphrase
Stephen Ellison
2008 June
Here’s a look at some of the more interesting after-hours activities pursued by legal minds
Stephen Ellison
2009 March
AAJ decides to avoid political clash in San Diego; relocates convention to San Francisco
Stephen Ellison
2009 June
The economy, the Supreme Court and HMOs combine to accelerate the use of medical liens in personal injury cases
Stephen Ellison
2013 April
Track down all the incident reports, videos and maybe even a witness to better understand what happened
Stephen Ellison
2016 October
From To Kill a Mockingbird to finding success through technology, teamwork and a passion for helping clients
Stephen Ellison
2016 December
Employment law specialist, she fosters a nontraditional relationship with clients as she continues to fight for them as a solo practitioner
Stephen Ellison
2017 January
The former prosecutor enjoys challenge of tough liability cases
Stephen Ellison
2017 February
35-year veteran thrives on holding bullies accountable while remaining human
Stephen Ellison
2017 March
It’s all about symmetry for this pair of employment lawyers at the top of their game
Stephen Ellison
2017 April
Influenced by her strong faith and personal family struggles, lifelong Fresno resident keeps her focus on the client’s best interest and keeps her ego out of it
Stephen Ellison
2017 May
Ukrainian immigrant cherished her chance at success in the U.S. and developed a passion for products-liability cases
Stephen Ellison
2017-June
Shrewd, passionate trial lawyer embraces challenges in the courtroom and on the bike
Stephen Ellison
2017 July
Insurance bad-faith specialist follows his passion, not the money, to success
Stephen Ellison
2017 August
Thinking outside the confines of law-school teachings helped jump-start a long, successful career for this civil rights advocate
Stephen Ellison
2017 September
Personal injury specialist refuses to back down, even when faced with improbable odds; still takes med-mal “250 cases” when the client “gets to me”
Stephen Ellison
2017 October
Immigrant from Peru draws on personal experience to ensure Latinos are treated fairly in employment and housing
Stephen Ellison
2017 November
Fourth-generation lawyer from rural Tennessee makes his own way in the big city
Stephen Ellison
2017 December
A blue-collar upbringing provides personal-injury attorney with motivation to level the playing field
Stephen Ellison
2018 January
Third-generation attorney comes full circle with his solo plaintiff law practice
Stephen Ellison
2018 February
She hates to lose, but it happens when you take cases that other PI attorneys won’t touch
Stephen Ellison
2018 March
He never set out to be a med-mal lawyer – and then that Kaiser case landed on his desk and he was hooked
Stephen Ellison
2018 April
Practicing law wasn’t what he had hoped for, until losing a job led to his “light-bulb moment”
Stephen Ellison
2018 May
Indian-Brazilian immigrant overcomes barriers to establish herself as a top advocate in employment law
Stephen Ellison
2018 June
“You have to have faith and follow your heart” — and become fully invested in your clients
Stephen Ellison
2018 July
Young partner at old firm makes her mark in employment law
Stephen Ellison
2018 August
“Make sure the focus is on the client and not on you, because it’s not about you.”
Stephen Ellison
2018 September
Whether it’s suing Uber over employment status or proving that the weed killer Roundup causes cancer, he thrives in complex litigation
Stephen Ellison
2018 October
Former labor union rep goes all in as a ‘proactive’ lawyer for the underdog
Stephen Ellison
2018 November
Would-be marine biologist uses her scientific expertise to litigate against Big Pharma, medical-device firms
Stephen Ellison
2018 December
Trial lawyer helps people shake the blues before he hits the stage to play them
Stephen Ellison
2019 January
Multidistrict litigator stares down Big Pharma, others with help from her anthropological background
Stephen Ellison
2019 February
Employment law specialist has a keen ability to put himself in his clients’ shoes
Stephen Ellison
2019 March
A knack for engaging, listening to and helping people. And winning big verdicts by focusing on key issues
Stephen Ellison
2019 April
Small-town lawyer succeeds through diligent studies and a passion for taking down Goliaths
Stephen Ellison
2019 May
A second stint in law school helps academic find his path into personal-injury law
Stephen Ellison
2019 June
From organizing a fifth-grade walkout to hammering away at Big Tobacco, no fight is too big or small
Stephen Ellison
2019 July
Bay Area native doesn’t travel far to come a long way in 47-year career
Stephen Ellison
2019 August
Stanford grad forsakes corporate practice to advocate for consumers and take down scheming insurance companies
Stephen Ellison
2019 September
Working at prominent plaintiffs’ firms and finding a mentor leads to successful solo practice
Stephen Ellison
2019 October
Longtime prosecutor makes a smooth transition into personal-injury law
Stephen Ellison
2019 November
As a defense lawyer, decisions on resolving a case were “out of my hands.” Not anymore
Stephen Ellison
2019 December
Palestinian native makes good on the immigrant dream, keeping it small, simple and successful
Stephen Ellison
2020 January
PI lawyer defies the odds – and the MICRA cap – in a big medical-malpractice case
Stephen Ellison
2020 February
Early career includes both insurance-defense work and mass-tort litigation for breast-implant plaintiffs
Stephen Ellison
2020 March
Quiet by nature, her meticulous preparation moves defendants towards substantial settlements, often in catastrophic cases
Stephen Ellison
2020 April
Taking sexual-harassment cases to a new level for lower-wage earners
Stephen Ellison
2020 May
Tenant lawyer keeps landlords in check across the rent-happy Bay Area
Stephen Ellison
2020 June
Long hours feel a lot different when you’re working on something you care about
Stephen Ellison
2020 July
Employment law and discrimination specialist continues the fight for basic human liberties
Stephen Ellison
2020 August
Out of order is how this insurance-bad-faith lawyer approaches trials
Stephen Ellison
2020 September
Collaboration is key for PI lawyer handling cases from maritime to wildfires
Stephen Ellison
2020 October
Running her own firm at a young age – and her own life
Stephen Ellison
2020 November
Hard work, honesty and a little luck have been the pillars of success for 48-year veteran of the bar
Stephen Ellison
2020 December
Change of course leads a once aspiring journalist on the road to elder law
Stephen Ellison
2021 January
Five-day trial by Zoom results in $1.37 million verdict
Stephen Ellison
2021 February
Science and math education are the drivers for East Bay solo PI practitioner
Stephen Ellison
2021 March
Workers’ rights advocate learned fast how to utilize the plaintiff’s law community
Stephen Ellison
2021 April
After a decade in the Caribbean, he advocates for PI victims by telling human stories
Stephen Ellison
2021 May
It’s not enough to do well, but you have to do good, for others
Stephen Ellison
2021 June
After years in defense, child of Taiwanese immigrants makes her mark in the plaintiff’s bar
Stephen Ellison
2021 July
Asbestos lawyer battles a silent, invisible killer and its enablers
Stephen Ellison
2021 August
Veteran trial lawyer bucks the plaintiff’s bar trend and successfully focuses on medical malpractice cases
Stephen Ellison
2021 September
Former prosecutor and defense attorney finds career fulfillment in plaintiffs’ firm with his name added to the door
Stephen Ellison
2021 October
Activist turned advocate goes all in for low-wage and immigrant workers
Stephen Ellison
2021 November
Seasoned employment law specialist says it never stops being interesting and enjoyable work
Stephen Ellison
2021 December
Moscow native maintains focus on a singular mission: Helping those harmed by the actions of others
Stephen Ellison
2022 January
Tenants’ rights lawyer loves advocating for the basic human right to safe, stable housing
Stephen Ellison
2022 February
“People have biases against PI attorneys and our clients. We have to be a beacon of integrity.”
Stephen Ellison
2022 March
Medical-malpractice specialist says it’s a collegial legal community, very different from PI
Stephen Ellison
2022 April
Elder abuse specialist of 20 years remains a steadfast advocate for a marginalized population
Stephen Ellison
2022 May
Stepping out of his father’s shadow to make a name for himself serving clients
Stephen Ellison
2022 June
Women’s rights, employment law advocate and her partners show there’s strength in numbers
Stephen Ellison
2022 July
Class-action employment attorney takes on Walgreens for its role in opioid epidemic
Stephen Ellison
2022 August
From working on the landmark FedEx case to the San Bruno explosion, he’s compiled big results in employment and mass torts
Stephen Ellison
2022 September
She always loved arguing for other people, and now she’s built an eight-attorney employment and PI practice
Stephen Ellison
2022 October
Being his authentic self, he carves a path as a civil rights advocate in his hometown
Stephen Ellison
2022 November
An advocate by nature, she leaves defense law to go it on her own for sexual abuse and tenants’ rights victims
Stephen Ellison
2022 December
Advocacy is job one for Central Coast traumatic brain-injury specialist
Stephen Ellison
2023 February
She found personal-injury law at just the right moment, and it led to a stunning career
Stephen Ellison
2023 March
Products-liability case taught her to be a discovery hound, leaving no stone unturned
Stephen Ellison
2023 April
Sexual-abuse specialist practiced personal-injury law until she found her passion in speaking for abused children
Stephen Ellison
2023 May
Third-generation San Franciscan launched firm with law school buddies after years of experience on both sides of the aisle
Stephen Ellison
2023 July
Trial lawyer and appellate specialist genuinely enjoys fighting for the little guy
Stephen Ellison
2023 August
