About George
George Ellard earned a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy in 1983 and a law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1991. The combination of a military academy education and a San Francisco legal education shaped a methodical approach to problem solving. He moved from classroom to courtroom rather than into academic life.
After graduating from law school, Ellard entered the California legal community. He holds membership in the California State Bar and is admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit and several federal district courts across California, including the Northern, Eastern and Central districts. Those admissions allow him to take cases in both state and federal venues.
Ellard’s professional title is associate at Emanuel Law Group. The record lists that role under his experience. As an associate he has worked on matters that require appearances in California state courts and in federal district courts. His background supports litigation that crosses jurisdictional lines and often involves varied procedural settings.
Over the years Ellard has combined the analytical training from the Naval Academy with the legal instruction he received at USF. He applies that background to the practical demands of courtroom work and case preparation. Colleagues describe him as steady in court and attentive to the details of filings and procedure. He maintains an active membership in the California State Bar and keeps the credentials required to appear in multiple federal districts current.
His practice has involved cases in the Ninth Circuit and the federal district courts for Northern, Eastern and Central California, as well as matters in state court. He is listed as an associate at Emanuel Law Group and continues to handle litigation that moves between state and federal forums. He currently practices as an associate at Emanuel Law Group, handling matters in California state and federal courts.
