Atty. Robert James Ellison
Robert James Ellison is a lawyer practicing litigation. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years.
Litigation Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 16+ Years Experience
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About Robert James Ellison at a Glance
Robert James Ellison is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2010). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Southern California (B.A., 2005). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert James Ellison
- Robert James Ellison is a lawyer practicing litigation
- Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Robert practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Robert James Ellison's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert James Ellison handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Robert James Ellison
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 Robert James Ellison's practice in the field of litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert James Ellison brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Litigation Practice
Concentrating on litigation means Robert James Ellison's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Robert James Ellison attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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