Elinor Leary | San Francisco Personal Injury Lawyer
Elinor Leary
Accident & Injury, Wrongful Death, Products Liability, Premises Liability, Police Misconduct
- Law Office: The Veen Firm, P.C.
- Law School: University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D. 2003
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Elinor provides extensive knowledge of the civil justice system and a commitment to helping clients when they face difficult times after a catastrophe. We help clients who have suffered fractures, amputations, head injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and burn injuries. We also help families who have lost loved ones due to the fault of others in wrongful death actions. We have experience helping construction workers, laborers, truck drivers, union members, and other professionals and their families.
In addition to handling cases from start to finish, Elinor also serves as trial counsel when colleagues call for last-minute help. Elinor has been a clinical professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she taught advanced law students case investigation, courtroom advocacy, jury selection, and trial skills.
Elinor believes in giving back to the community and devotes time to pro bono service for the San Francisco and Bay Area communities. Her pro bono work was previously recognized with nominations for the State Bar of California President's Pro Bono Service Award and Jack Berman Award of Achievement.
Elinor enjoys travel and lived for a time in Mexico City. She speaks Spanish fluently. She lives in San Francisco where she enjoys time spent with family and friends, preferably outdoors.
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Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Trial Team Leader | The Veen Firm, P.C. | San Francisco, CA | Present |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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University of San Francisco School of Law | J.D. | Law School | 2003 |
American University | Bachelors | Law and Society | Literature | 1994 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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California | 2003 |
Associations
- Califonia Women Lawyers | Member | 2013 - Present
University of San Francisco School of Law | Board of Governors | 2013 - Present
American Association for Justice | Member | 2006 - Present
American Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present
Bar Association of San Francisco | Member | 2006 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of California | Board of Governors at Large for the Northern District | 2006 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2006 - Present
Honors & Awards
- Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2014-present
10 Best Female Attorneys in California | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2016-present
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell
Rising Star | SuperLawyers
President's Pro Bono Service Award Nominee | State Bar of California
Jack Berman Award of Achievement Nominee | California Young Lawyer's Association
Top Northern California Female Lawyers | SuperLawyers
Two settlements honored in California’s Top Settlements | The Recorder
Cases
Doe Motorcyclist v. Roe Backhoe Driver
$5.5 million settlement.
Publications
- Plaintiff Magazine (California) | Let Your Case Speak For Itself Make the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur work for you | 2015
Plaintiff Magazine (California) | Protecting Immigrant Clients From Having Their Cases Undervalued: Immigration Status Should Not Interfere With a Damages’ Suit | 2013
Plaintiff Magazine (California) | Waging War in the Courtroom and at Appeal | 2012
Plaintiff Magazine (California) | Putting the Best Face on Your Client – “Warts and All” | 2011
Plaintiff Magazine (California) | “Criminal” Torts – Maximizing Your Client’s Recovery Through Effective Use of Victim Restitution | 2011
Plaintiff Magazine (California) | Products Liability: The Manufacturer’s Insurer as a Defendant | 2011
Office Hours
Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
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Additional Info
CA State Lawyer Additional Information: District: 1 Most Recent Status: Present Active
Fee: Offering free consultation. Call today to learn more about my fee structure.
Service Type: Private
Language: English | Spanish
Update Date: 2018-02-22
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