Luke Ellis

Practice areas

Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury – Plaintiff, Premises Liability – Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

Luke Ellis serves as a partner at GJEL Accident Attorneys, a reputable law firm specializing in personal injury cases in Northern California. With a history spanning over 40 years and a successful track record exceeding $600 million, the firm is highly esteemed.

Luke’s professional background includes significant contributions to the legal community. He has held the position of vice president in both the California Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) and the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). Throughout his career, he has undertaken numerous personal injury cases, presenting them before judges and juries. He is also recognized for his extensive work in the realm of trial practice, often delivering lectures and authoring materials. Additionally, he has chaired various educational seminars covering diverse litigation domains.

Luke is dedicated to pro bono work, notably instructing a mock trial program at Miramonte High School in Orinda. Under his guidance, his teams have secured the county championship in six of the last seven years.

Luke obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall, in 1975. His legal acumen is acknowledged with an AV Preeminent* rating, as designated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is consistently selected as a prominent figure in the Northern California Super Lawyers listings and the esteemed Best Lawyers in America publication. Noteworthy accomplishments include achieving one of the most substantial personal injury jury trial verdicts in Alameda County and securing the largest wrongful death settlement or verdict in Contra Costa County.

*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc. They are employed in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell’s certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell conducts a peer review rating process, wherein ratings reflect the confidential viewpoints of legal professionals and members of the judiciary. These ratings encompass both legal proficiency and ethical standards.