Atty. Mark A. A. Mellor

• At the Mellor Law Firm, our Riverside-based real estate lawyer & construction attorney delivers what you need most: representation that solves your problems and protects your interests
• Please read about our "3 C's Philosophy
• They embody our unique approach to how we will handle your case and why you will be satisfied
• We take the time to explain options and keep you updated as to the status of the case
• You will receive the individual attention offered by a small firm and legal resources comparable to a large firm
• Mr. Mellor obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University in 1988
• While at Cornell he was a member of Cornell University’s National Debate and Forensics Team, repeatedly recognized as an exceptional debater and individual public speaker throughout the country
• Mr. Mellor obtained his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law in 1992
• He was admitted to both the California and the District of Columbia Bars and has been practicing law for over 32 years in both state and federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Mr. Mellor started his own Real Estate and Business Litigation Practice in 2001 and has had three published opinions in the California Courts of Appeal since that time
• Mr. Mellor is the immediate past chair of the Executive Committee for the Litigation Section of the State Bar of California and was chair in (2007-2008)
• vice-chair (2006-2007)
• treasurer (2005-2006)
• secretary (2004-2005) and Executive Committee member (2002-2004)
• He also assists with the State Bar’s Real Estate Section Committee in California
• He has special interests in real estate and business litigation involving loan modifications, foreclosures, mechanic’s liens, construction defects, business contracts, business entity formation, and technology

Practice Areas

• Bankruptcy Real Estate Law Business & Commercial Law Construction Law Contracts Corporate Law Estate Planning Loan Modifications Trusts Wills Bar Admissions: District of Columbia, 1995 California, 1993 U.S
• District Court Central District of California, 1993 U.S
• District Court Southern District of California, 1993 U.S
• District Court Northern District of California, 1993 U.S
• District Court Eastern District of California, 1993 U.S
• Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1993 Education: Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California, 1992 J.D
• Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1988 B.S

Representative Clients

• Richard Blade, KROQ, SiriusXM, VH1 Metro Property Solutions Succorro Software Systems, Inc. GGS Investments, Ltd. Stout Roofing Mill Man Steel, Inc. J.A
• Russo Enterprises, Inc. Grove Lumber Enterprise Equities, LLC. Remax All Stars Honors and Awards: Member, National Debate and Forensics Team-Cornell University, 1986 – 1988 Deans List Sophomore Year, 4.0 G.P.A

Professional Associations

State Bar of California, Litigation Section, 2007 – 2008 Chair, Executive Committee State Bar of California, Litigation Section, 2006 – 2007 Vice-Chair, Executive Committee State Bar of California, Litigation Section, 2005 – 2006 Treasurer, Executive Committee State Bar of California, Litigation Section, 2004 – 2005 Secretary, Executive Committee State Bar of California, Litigation Section, 2002 – 2004 Member, Executive Committee State Bar of California, Real Property Section Ancillary Member Other: Department of Real Estate Real Estate Brokers License Pro Bono Activities: Harvest Crusade