About Ugo-Harris Peter
Ugo-Harris Peter Ejike is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2006. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Ejike is the founder and principal attorney at the Law Office of Ugo Harris P. Ejike, PC, located in Diamond Bar, California. He has been practicing law for over two decades, serving clients throughout Southern California.
Mr. Ejike earned his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and Barrister at Law (B.L.) degrees from the University of Benin in Nigeria. Prior to his legal education, he completed an undergraduate degree in Law and Humanities at the same institution. During his studies, he demonstrated academic excellence by skipping the first year of law school and serving as the editor-in-chief of the university's law journal. He also played a pivotal role in moot and mock trial competitions, contributing to his team's success.
Mr. Ejike's practice areas encompass business law, employment law, real estate law, probate, and elder law. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving business contracts, business formation, partnership disputes, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, real estate transactions, probate administration, and estate planning. His practice involves all stages of legal proceedings, including litigation, negotiations, and trials, in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Ejike has handled cases in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, the Superior Court of California for the County of San Bernardino, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate attorney at a mid-size litigation firm in Southern California for several years.
Mr. Ejike is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, where he participates in the probate, business, and litigation sections and panels. He also serves as a program co-chair and board member of the Joseph B. Campbell Inn of Court, an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professional ethics and excellence in the legal profession. Additionally, he is a member of the San Bernardino County Bar Association and the California Lawyers Association, where he is involved in the Real Property Law, Litigation, and Business Law Sections. Mr. Ejike is fluent in English and has a strong commitment to serving the diverse communities of Southern California.
