About Elinor
Elinor Leary is a trial attorney based in San Francisco, California, specializing in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. She was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 1, 2003, and is currently active in her practice at First Person Legal, having previously worked at The Veen Firm, P.C.
Elinor Leary earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from American University and later obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation for her legal career, enabling her to effectively represent clients in various legal matters.
Her practice areas include personal injury, wrongful death, and products liability, with a focus on cases involving construction and worksite injuries, defective products, vehicle collisions, and negligent security. Elinor has experience in multiple legal stages, including trial litigation, negotiations, appeals, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
Throughout her career, Elinor has served as a public defender in Alameda County and co-directed the University of San Francisco's Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic. She has also been involved in teaching advanced law students about case investigation and courtroom advocacy. Elinor is admitted to practice before the California State Courts and has been recognized for her contributions to the legal community.
Elinor has received recognition on various Super Lawyers lists since 2011 and has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. She actively participates in organizations that advocate for consumer rights and the constitutional right to trial by jury, and she has contributed pro bono services to the San Francisco and Bay Area communities, earning nominations for the State Bar of California President's Pro Bono Service Award.
