Atty. John David Ellis

Atty. John David Ellis

John David Ellis is a lawyer practicing appellate, labor and employment, labor and employment counseling and 9 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About John David Ellis at a glance

John David Ellis is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, class action, wage & hour, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in California (2010). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles, (J.D., 2009) and University of California, Los Angeles, (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John David Ellis is a lawyer practicing appellate, labor and employment, labor and employment counseling and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • John practices at Sheppard Mullin in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John David Ellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David Ellis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Employment Law

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

John David Ellis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Trade Secrets

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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 John David Ellis

Where is John David Ellis's law office located?
John David Ellis's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Ellis handle?
John David Ellis focuses on wrongful termination, employment, class action, wage & hour, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John David Ellis practiced law?
John David Ellis has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did John David Ellis go to law school?
John David Ellis earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact John David Ellis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Los Angeles,
- 2009
B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles,
- 2006

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010

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