Wesley C. J. Ehlers

Practice areas

Business Litigation, Estate & Trust Litigation, Closely Held Business

Focus areas

Will Contests

Wes Ehlers, the founder of Ehlers Law Corporation situated in Sacramento, California, focuses his legal practice on civil litigation and serves clients across the state in various high-stakes legal matters. He places a significant emphasis on intricate business disputes, including those related to corporate governance, partnership and LLC conflicts, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, unfair trade practices, and intellectual property disagreements. Additionally, Mr. Ehlers handles cases involving real estate disputes, complex probate and trust issues, and occasionally provides representation for creditors in bankruptcy cases, particularly in adversary proceedings.

Before attending law school, Mr. Ehlers obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University in 1991. He subsequently pursued his legal studies at Vanderbilt University Law School and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1995. Prior to establishing Ehlers Law Corporation, he held a partnership position at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, a reputable international law firm. Mr. Ehlers is licensed to practice law in California and holds admissions to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

Recognized as a dependable advisor and strategic ally to his clients, Mr. Ehlers has a track record of achieving numerous successful outcomes throughout his career. His standing among his professional peers is evident from his longstanding possession of the highest AV* peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Frequently invited to deliver presentations on topics related to civil litigation, he actively participates in various legal organizations, including The State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, the Sacramento County Bar Association Barristers’ Club, and the Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court.

*AV®, BV®, AV Preeminent® and BV Distinguished® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general practice standards.