Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver

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Senior Associate Attorney
George W. Ellard
San Francisco
P: 415.341.9341
F: 925.609.1690
GEllard@RLSLawyers.com
Senior Associate Attorney
George W. Ellard
San Francisco
P: 415.341.9341
F: 925.609.1690
GEllard@RLSLawyers.com
Senior Associate Attorney George W. Ellard brings over 25 years of experience to the Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC (“RLS”) Injury Resource Group. George represents plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury cases arising from motorcycle, automobile and trucking collisions, maritime activities, dangerous conditions of governmental and private properties, injuries occurring at work, defective products, elder abuse, medical and legal malpractice, and aviation accidents. Over the years, George’s clients have included those suffering amputations, brain injuries, quadriplegia, paraplegia, spinal injuries, broken bones, internal injuries and burns. George has tried cases in both state and federal courts. He has achieved verdicts and settlements totaling many millions of dollars.

George began his practice defending doctors in medical malpractice lawsuits which provides a superior knowledge of medicine and defense perspectives. This experience as a defense attorney provides him a unique understanding of defense tactics in civil litigation plus excellent medical knowledge, a common thread in all injury claims.

George is experienced in handling workplace injuries, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hearings. OSHA is the governmental agency that requires an investigation of workplace injuries. George litigates in OSHA appeal trials before the California Administrative Law Court by assisting in investigations, depositions and document productions. George actively participates in OSHA appeals for the injured worker to ensure responsible parties are held accountable for their negligent acts. George then uses the OSHA appeal testimony and investigation to help establish liability in the ensuing civil lawsuit.

George graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1991. In law school, George received the USF Law School Student Bar Association Award for his work on the Maritime Law Journal, where he was the Business Editor. George received a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1983. After graduating from the Academy, George served as teaching assistant at Annapolis, a Surface Warfare Officer on a Guided Missile Destroyer, and as the Officer-in-Charge of a military detachment with the Military Sealift Command.

George earned the highest rating for ability and ethics (AV rated) by his peers and the rating service of Martindale-Hubbell. George has served as President of the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association and as a board member of the Consumer Attorneys of California. George and his family enjoy travel, the ocean, golf, art and searching for new restaurant experiences.

 

Disclaimer: Any results set forth herein are based upon the facts of that particular case and do not represent a promise or guarantee.

Education

• B.S., United States Naval Academy
• J.D., University of San Francisco, School of Law

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