Efficient Strategies. Tireless Effort.
Representing businesses, executives & families throughout Silicon Valley and the Bay Area.
About McLellan Law Group
McLellan Law Group is a Saratoga-based litigation firm known for efficient strategies and tireless effort. We represent businesses, executives, and families in employment disputes, civil litigation, trust and probate matters, and more — delivering results across Silicon Valley and the Bay Area.
Our Practice Areas
Notable Results
Appellate Fee Award Reversal
Won reversal on appeal of a nearly $700,000 attorneys' fee award entered against a limited partner in a real estate development partnership.
Wrongful Death Settlement Approval
Obtained probate court approval of a multimillion-dollar wrongful death settlement paid from a trust, along with approval of the special trustee's acts, fees, and resignation.
Pregnancy Discrimination Severance Increase
Increased a laid-off employee's severance by more than 80 percent, resolving her pregnancy discrimination and leave retaliation claims before litigation.
Commercial Lease Trial Victory
Tried a multi-day commercial lease bench trial for a small business tenant, securing a judgment awarding the tenant its attorneys' fees and costs as the prevailing party.
These results are provided for informational purposes only. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and every matter turns on its own facts and law. Representative matters include results obtained in prior practice.
Hear From Our Clients
I recommend Attorney Claire Melehani, whose efforts were immediate, determined, analytical, well considered, and constant. Throughout her personal and team efforts, Claire worked hard to build a strong, strategic, and effective case to ensure a positive resolution to an unfolding disruptive and stressful situation. Much appreciation and gratitude.
We worked with Claire and Steven on a living trust issue that we had, and were very impressed with their professionalism and patience in handling everything. Claire was highly recommended from another firm we had reached out to, and we certainly understand why. The situation we were dealing with was complicated, but both Claire and Steven were quick to get all the facts and wonderful in helping us get a clear game plan figured out. It is reassuring to know that we can always reach out to them for additional help if needed.
Steven's legal expertise and sophistication were tremendous in resolving key issues in my case. Most important of all, Steven's ability to bring my case to settlement with eloquent presentation while keeping my focus on the bigger picture was most impressive to me. If ever needed, I would hire Steven for his services in a heartbeat.
Claire and Steven are not only incredibly knowledgeable but very supportive. They won't simply recommend a course of action that will cost the most money, but actually consider the issues and advise you on what's best for YOU. I feel very fortunate I was able to work with them for a difficult issue!
Claire was nothing short of incredible with how she represented me and my interests. She was always available, super prompt, organized, tactful, and strategic throughout the entire process. Claire was also very empathetic and practical which was super important at various times throughout my case and trial. Ultimately, Claire won me a large settlement and won my case. I would highly and confidently recommend Ms. Melehani to anyone and I would absolutely hire her again!
Excellent Attorney, Amazing Human Being. I had the pleasure of being represented by Mrs. Melehani during a very dark and extremely litigious phase of my custody case. I've been dealing with a 6-year custody battle for my daughter, had a two-week trial, experts, custody evaluations....you name it. Claire went above and beyond to ensure no detail was missed in my very laborious and exhaustive case. Further, her candor was always professional and extremely empathetic which went a long way to making me feel I was in good hands.
