General Information
Year founded:
1987
This is the year the firm (or its earliest predecessor entity) was founded.
Overview
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The attorneys and staff of The McClellan Law Firm are passionate about providing representation for those who have been wronged. We care deeply for our clients and we don't stop fighting for them until they receive justice.
We focus on a small, select group of clients who have been egregiously wronged. Our case load is 15 cases at a time. Never more. That means that everyone in our office, from the attorneys to the receptionist, is knowledgeable about your case, your situation, your wishes. When you call us, someone is always available to respond, to answer questions -- to dedicate themselves to your concerns.
We focus on a small, select group of clients who have been egregiously wronged. Our case load is 15 cases at a time. Never more. That means that everyone in our office, from the attorneys to the receptionist, is knowledgeable about your case, your situation, your wishes. When you call us, someone is always available to respond, to answer questions -- to dedicate themselves to your concerns.
Rankings
The McClellan Law Firm is metro ranked in 3 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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San Diego
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Rankings
Regional Rankings
San Diego
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Commercial Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
The McClellan Law Firm has 2 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made The McClellan Law Firm eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Awards
Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
- Top 25 Attorneys in San Diego for 2013 by SD Metro Magazine
- Best Lawyers in California San Francisco Chronicle
- Invited Member of the Inner Circle of Advocates
- Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award by Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- Lawyer of the Year-Personal Injury, San Diego by Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers in Southern California by Los Angeles Times
- Top 50 Attorney by San Diego Super Lawyers Magazine
- Best Lawyers in San Diego by SD Metro Magazine
- Lawyer of the Year- Product Liability, San Diego by Best Lawyers in Amercia
- Daniel T. Broderick III Award by San Diego County Bar Association
- Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award by Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award by Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- Tier 1 Law Firm- Personal Injury by U.S. News and World Report
- Top Attorneys "Transcript 10" by San Diego Transcript
Main Location
San Diego,
CA
1144 State Street
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
619-231-0505
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Management and Personnel
President
Craig R. McClellan