Atty. Ellen Borgersen
Ellen Borgersen is a lawyer practicing advertising, appellate litigation, class actions and 1 other area of law. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Antioch College in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Advertising & More Attorney · Serving Sausalito, CA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Ellen Borgersen at a Glance
Ellen Borgersen is a class action, appellate, entertainment, and international attorney based in Sausalito, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at Antioch College (B.A., 1972) and University of Michigan Law School J.D. magna cum laude University of Michigan Law School J.D. 1976 Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Sausalito, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ellen Borgersen
- Ellen Borgersen is a lawyer practicing advertising, appellate litigation, class actions and 1 other area of law
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from Antioch College in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Ellen practices in Sausalito, CA
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Ellen Borgersen's Areas of Legal Practice
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Class Action in Sausalito
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Appellate Practice in Sausalito
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Sausalito
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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International Law in Sausalito
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Sausalito
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 Sausalito 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 venue, 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.
Sausalito Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Sausalito Choose Ellen Borgersen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ellen Borgersen's practice in the field of class action, appellate, entertainment, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ellen Borgersen brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action, appellate, and entertainment, Ellen Borgersen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sausalito
A Sausalito-based practice means Ellen Borgersen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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