Attorney Profiles

THE MELLOR LAW FIRM practices civil litigation in all state and federal courts in all counties of Southern California (Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego) and the District of Columbia. We specialize in insurance defense litigation, insurance coverage issues, and general civil litigation involving, Business, Real Estate, construction accidents, construction defects, property management issues, tenant-landlord disputes, homeowner association matters, premises liability, products liability, general personal injury and technology matters.

This firm represents a number of nationally recognized insurance carriers in litigation involving a variety of claims. This firm also represents the interests of major corporations, both large and small, contracts, labor issues, sales matters, builders, developers, contractors and design professionals on all types of construction defects and accidents. The firms' practice of responsive and aggressive representation has been instrumental in building a broad base of clientele, including insurance companies, corporations, real estate, building contractors and suppliers, and property management entities.

Principals

Mark A. Mellor

Mr. Mellor obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University in 1988. As a former member of Cornell University's National Debate and Forensics Team, he has been repeatedly recognized as an exceptional debater and individual public speaker throughout the country. Mr. Mellor obtained his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law in 1992. He was admitted to both the California and the District of Columbia Bars and has been practicing law for over 12 years in both state and federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Mellor is Secretary of the Executive Committee for the Litigation Section of the State Bar and also assists with the State Bar's Real Estate Section Committee in California. He has special interests in civil litigation involving real estate, construction defects, mold contamination, property management issues, business contracts, business entity formation, and technology.

Real Estate
Construction Law
Business Law