Back Row, L to R: Emily Wecht Polcari, Michael Kelly, Sara Peters, Conor Kelly, Paul Melodia, Matthew Davis, Khaldoun Baghdadi, Richard Schoenberger Front Row, L to R: Daniel Kelly, Doris Cheng, Douglas Saeltzer, Valerie Rose, Spencer Pahlke, Andrew McDevitt
WALKUP, MELODIA, KELLY & SCHOENBERGER Now in its sixth decade of practice, Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger continues to set the standard for excellence among personal injury firms in the western United States. The firm is widely recognized for its demonstrated expertise in varied case types, having achieved substantial verdicts in cases involving medical products, medical malpractice, consumer products, aviation disasters, transportation crashes, general negligence, and mass torts. “While the legal basis of recovery in our cases varies, all of our clients have suffered a terrible tragedy through no fault of their own, be it a catastrophic injury or the death of a loved one,” partner Michael Kelly says, “and our ability to maximize their recovery stems from the unique commitment and experience of our
legal team.” Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger comprises 15 lawyers, nine of whom have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. Members of the firm have been elected president of the American Board of Trial Advocates’ San Francisco Chapter and the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA). In addition, on seven different occasions, an attorney from Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger has been nominated for the prestigious SFTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year award. “These are especially meaningful awards and leadership positions that are decided by our peers,” Kelly observes. “And typically these organizations are very objective in how they recognize lawyers; so it’s impressive that so many members
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of our firm have regularly been at the forefront when it comes to these accolades and elections.” Beyond its legal practice, the firm is active in the community providing financial support to a host of organizations, including the Asian American Bar Association, the Legal Aid Society of San Francisco, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, the California Women Lawyers’ Association, and the National Association of Women Judges. “We’re a law firm that prides itself on its ability to assist people who have suffered serious injuries,” Kelly says. “And whether we’re advocating for them in the courtroom or the community, we’re dedicated to providing them with the highest quality of representation.”
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