A career in California law.
Luke Ellis is a partner at GJEL Accident Attorneys, where his professional work includes personal injury, wrongful death, and complex plaintiff litigation.
The State Bar of California confirms his Berkeley law education and admission on June 24, 1976. GJEL lists his undergraduate degree from Antioch College. Berkeley Law’s Class of 1975 reunion page also identifies him as a national co-chair.
His firm biography describes extensive trial work alongside legal education and settlement practice. Best Lawyers independently records seven Lawyer of the Year distinctions in Oakland, spanning six award years and two plaintiff-side categories.
Source: Official GJEL biography
Source: State Bar of California attorney record
Teaching the craft of advocacy.
GJEL records Luke’s past service as vice president of the California Trial Lawyers Association and Consumer Attorneys of California. Its biography also describes settlement-commissioner appointments in Alameda and Contra Costa counties and his work coaching Miramonte High School’s mock trial team.
Source: GJEL biography and teaching record
Read more about Luke’s writing and teaching and the published case account.
Independent recognition.
Best Lawyers records recognition beginning in 2007 and lists both plaintiff-side personal injury and mass tort / class action litigation in its 2027 edition. Super Lawyers documents selections for 2006–2026.
See the full award categories, dates, and original issuer profiles.
