Atty. Ellen Maria Papadakis

Atty. Ellen Maria Papadakis

Ellen Maria Papadakis is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, disabled access, americans with disabilities act and 4 other areas of law. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Ellen Maria Papadakis at a glance

Ellen Maria Papadakis is a Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ssd, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994) and California (1996). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D. Economics, 1994) and Northwestern University (B.A. Economics, 1988). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ellen Maria Papadakis is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, disabled access, americans with disabilities act and 4 other areas of law
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Ellen practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Maria Papadakis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Maria Papadakis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Social Security Disability

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Ellen Maria Papadakis

Where is Ellen Maria Papadakis's law office located?
Ellen Maria Papadakis's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Maria Papadakis handle?
Ellen Maria Papadakis focuses on employment, business, ssd, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ellen Maria Papadakis practiced law?
Ellen Maria Papadakis has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Ellen Maria Papadakis go to law school?
Ellen Maria Papadakis earned their education at (J.D. Economics, 1994); (B.A. Economics, 1988).
How can I contact Ellen Maria Papadakis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Economics
Northwestern University
- 1994
B.A. Economics
Northwestern University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
California
Admitted: 1996

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