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Proud to serve California companies, individuals, and trusts in civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and asset protection.

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Meet The Team

Your Attorneys & Legal Team

Steven McLellan

Partner

Litigation attorney Steven McLellan has the knowledge and experience to help you get a favorable result when you need to file a lawsuit or have one filed against you. He brings a tenacity when representing his clients and their interests.

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Claire Melehani

Partner

Claire is a skilled trial attorney; for the last five years, Claire was named a Super Lawyer's Rising Star, an award conferred upon the top 2.5% of rising attorneys in California, and was named one of the Top Women Attorneys in Northern California. In 2023, she was named one of the Top 40 Young Lawyers by the American Bar Association.

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Elizabeth Handtke

Attorney, Litigation

Elizabeth Handtke is an attorney and a rising legal professional. She acquired her Juris Doctor degree at Santa Clara University School of Law, where she formerly served as a Notes Editor for Santa Clara Law Review. Elizabeth also gained experience in litigation while completing internships and clerkships.

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Sara Van Til

Legal Assistant & Notary Public

Sara Van Til brings valuable experience from her previous role as an administrative assistant at Elevate Community Center, a legal aid organization. Her background also includes service with the Air Force, specifically in the Air Guard pararescue's 131st squadron.

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Sonia Mehmi

Law Clerk

Sonia Mehmi is a law clerk at McLellan Law Group, where she supports the firm's civil litigation practice with legal research, drafting, and case preparation. She is a Juris Doctor candidate at UCLA School of Law and a registered Patent Agent.

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Gabrielle Garcia

Post-Bar Law Clerk

Gabrielle Garcia is a dedicated post-bar law clerk at McLellan Law Group. She earned her Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law, where she was a Full Tuition Dean's Fellowship recipient and an active participant in the Broncos Entrepreneurs Advisory Clinic ("BEACH").

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Our Team

Our Mission

Our attorneys have been working together since 2020, combining innovative legal software and time-honored lawyering skills to zealously represent our clients.

Our collaborative approach ensures that each client benefits from our collective expertise and creativity.

Our attorneys' statewide and national honors are a testament to our teamwork and complementary skillsets.

How We Work

Client-Centric Approach

We believe that the cornerstone of successful legal representation is a client-centric approach. We work closely with our clients to understand their objectives and tailor our strategies to meet their specific needs.

Our attorneys are not just litigators; they are problem solvers who seek the most effective and efficient resolutions for our clients, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

Client Reviews

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." Anonymous

★★★★★

"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." Wendy

★★★★★

"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." Benjamin

Results depend on the specific facts and law of each matter. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any other case.

Learn About Your Dedicated Legal Team

Your Attorneys & Legal Team

Steven McLellan

Claire Melehani

Elizabeth Handtke

Sara Van Til

Sonia Mehmi

Gabrielle Garcia

Our Mission

Client-Centric Approach

Hear From Our Clients

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