Luke Ellis

Luke Ellis is a personal injury trial attorney who represents individuals injured due to negligence. His legal practice focuses on serious injury and wrongful death litigation. Through decades of trial work, he has handled complex civil cases involving product liability, motor vehicle accidents, and catastrophic injuries.

Luke earned his J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law. He also received a B.A. from Antioch College in Ohio. His academic background prepared him for a career focused on litigation and complex civil trial advocacy.

Luke Ellis has tried numerous civil and criminal jury and court trials throughout his legal career. He represents injured individuals and families in high-stakes personal injury claims, including cases involving severe physical injuries, wrongful death, and defective products.

Luke has achieved several significant jury verdicts and settlements in California courts. His work includes record-setting recoveries in multiple counties and high-value case results involving catastrophic injury, premises liability, transportation accidents, and product liability litigation.

Luke has received recognition from several legal organizations and publications. He has been selected for California Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America. In 2024, he was named Lawyer of the Year for personal injury litigation by Best Lawyers.

Luke has also been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association as one of California’s Top 25 Product Liability Lawyers and previously as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Berkeley Law also recognized him as a “Lion of Litigation.”

Luke Ellis has contributed to the legal profession through teaching, writing, and leadership roles in professional organizations. He has served as Vice President of the California Trial Lawyers Association and Vice President of the Consumer Attorneys of California.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, GJEL Accident Attorneys
• Member, Alameda-Contra Costa County Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
• Member, Alameda County Bar Association
• Member, Contra Costa Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, California Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Antioch College (OH)
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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