Atty. Korman Dorsey Ellis

Atty. Korman Dorsey Ellis

Korman Dorsey Ellis is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil litigation, school law and 3 other areas of law. Korman received a B.S. degree from California State University, Los Angeles in 1960, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Korman Dorsey Ellis at a glance

Korman Dorsey Ellis is an Attorney based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Archbald & Spray LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on litigation, education, government, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1965). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1965) and California State University, Los Angeles (B.S., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Korman Dorsey Ellis is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil litigation, school law and 3 other areas of law
  • Korman received a B.S. degree from California State University, Los Angeles in 1960, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Korman practices at Archbald & Spray LLP in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Korman Dorsey Ellis's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Korman Dorsey Ellis is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Korman Dorsey Ellis is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Korman Dorsey Ellis is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →

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 Santa Barbara 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 Korman Dorsey Ellis

Where is Korman Dorsey Ellis's law office located?
Korman Dorsey Ellis's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Archbald & Spray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Korman Dorsey Ellis handle?
Korman Dorsey Ellis focuses on litigation, education, government, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Korman Dorsey Ellis practiced law?
Korman Dorsey Ellis has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Korman Dorsey Ellis go to law school?
Korman Dorsey Ellis earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.S., 1960).
How can I contact Korman Dorsey Ellis for a consultation?
You can contact Korman Dorsey Ellis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Korman Dorsey Ellis received?
Korman Dorsey Ellis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1965
B.S.
California State University, Los Angeles
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1965

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