Atty. Eric Meller
Eric Meller is a lawyer practicing civil rights, real estate, civil practice. Eric received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.
Civil Practice & More Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 54+ Years Experience
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About Eric Meller at a Glance
Eric Meller is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Meller & Floyd. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1972). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1972) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Meller
- Eric Meller is a lawyer practicing civil rights, real estate, civil practice
- Eric received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Eric practices at Meller & Floyd in Santa Monica, CA
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Eric Meller's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Meller handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Monica.
Real Estate Law in Santa Monica
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil Litigation in Santa Monica
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Eric Meller is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Civil Rights in Santa Monica
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Eric Meller is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica 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.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Monica Choose Eric Meller
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 Eric Meller's practice in the field of real estate, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Meller brings 54+ 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 real estate, litigation, and civil rights, Eric Meller can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means Eric Meller attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric Meller Handles in Santa Monica
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric Meller has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Eric Meller directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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