 Mark E. Ellis, Attorney
Attorney Mark E. Ellis is the managing partner of the Sacramento law firm Ellis Coleman Poirier LaVoie & Steinheimer, a 17-lawyer boutique trial firm. The firm doesn't simply litigate—it tries cases. For discerning clients who appreciate this distinction, it makes all the difference. The firm tailors each case for trial. This approach leads to favorable results for its clients. Mark E. Ellis is a trial lawyer and litigator whose practice embraces civil litigation in both state and federal courts. He has tried more than 50 cases. Mr. Ellis regularly defends professionals sued for malpractice, malicious prosecution, ethics violations, and other professional wrongdoing. Mr. Ellis has defended hundreds of malpractice cases. As of 2008, Ellis prevailed in trial in approximately 30 cases in which he defended lawyers or law firms, against one loss.Mr. Ellis also handles financial institution, business and commercial litigation, including complex litigation involving class actions under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 and under California's Unfair Competition Law, Business and Professions Code, Section 17200. His practice includes commercial and consumer litigation in state and federal courts related to the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, as well as their state equivalents. Ellis and the Firm have tried several of these cases over the last few years. In 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and again in 2009, Mr. Ellis was chosen by his peers as one of the top 5 percent of lawyers practicing in Northern California, and was named a Northern California "Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics Magazine. |