Elinor Leary
First Person Legal
Recognized since 2016
San Francisco, California
Practice Areas
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Elinor Leary is a seasoned trial lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of her clients and guiding them through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. She founded First Person Legal in 2025 and focuses her practice on complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a record of achieving significant verdicts and settlements for individuals and families facing life-altering harm.
Elinor is known for her compassionate approach and unwavering advocacy. She takes the time to understand each client’s story, ensuring they feel supported while pursuing justice on their behalf. In the courtroom, she combines meticulous preparation with persuasive advocacy, earning the respect of judges, juries, and colleagues alike. Her work has been recognized by peers for both professional excellence and dedication to client service. Elinor’s inclusion in Best Lawyers reflects her commitment to achieving outstanding results while always prioritizing the care and trust of those she represents.Contact & Links
- E-mail: eleary@firstperson.legal
- Lawyer Page: https://
Location
- 100 Pine St. Suite 1250
San Francisco, CA 94111
Languages
- Spanish
Education
- University of San Francisco, J.D., graduated 2003
- American University, BA, graduated 1994
Bar Admissions
- California, Northern District, Federal
- United States, U.S. Supreme Court
- California, All State Courts
Affiliations
- Irish Legal 100 - Member
- American Association for Justice - Member
- American Bar Association - Fellow
- BASF Lawyer Referral and Information Service - Member
- Consumer Attorneys of California - Board of Governors
- Litigation Counsel of America - Fellow
- Public Justice - Member
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association - Member
- The Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) - Member
- Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) - Board of Directors
- United Irish Cultural Center - Member
FPL
First Person Legal
San Francisco, California
1 The Best Lawyers in America® award
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
- Rated AV-Preeminent for Ethical Standards & Ability – Martindale-Hubbell
- Selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars List, 2011 - 2013
- Two settlements honored in California’s Top Settlements, The Recorder – Doe v. Roe Driver & Duenas v. Carter
- Selected by peers to The Best Lawyers in America – US News & World Report, 2016 - present
- Top 50: Women Northern California Super Lawyers
- Top 100: Northern California Super Lawyers
- Nominated for the State Bar of California President’s Pro Bono Service Award
- Nominated for the Jack Berman Award of Achievement
- Selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers List, 2014 - present– Top 5% of attorneys, as voted by peers
- American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best Female Attorneys in California
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Construction Law
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