Atty. Dean Joseph McElroy

Atty. Dean Joseph McElroy

Dean Joseph McElroy is a lawyer practicing class action, insurance coverage, insurance litigation and 1 other area of law. Dean received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Dean Joseph McElroy at a glance

Dean Joseph McElroy is a Special Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Sedgwick LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and California (2001). Educated at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1983). Active member of State Bar of California Illinois State American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dean Joseph McElroy is a lawyer practicing class action, insurance coverage, insurance litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Dean received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Dean practices at Sedgwick LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Dean Joseph McElroy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dean Joseph McElroy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dean Joseph McElroy

Where is Dean Joseph McElroy's law office located?
Dean Joseph McElroy's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Sedgwick LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean Joseph McElroy handle?
Dean Joseph McElroy focuses on business, class action, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Dean Joseph McElroy practiced law?
Dean Joseph McElroy has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Dean Joseph McElroy go to law school?
Dean Joseph McElroy earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Dean Joseph McElroy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1991
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
California
Admitted: 2001

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