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Elinor Leary, Personal Injury Attorney in San Francisco, California

focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability

First Person Legal

San Francisco, CA

Trusted personal injury attorney serving San Francisco.

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Elinor Leary is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at First Person Legal.

Based in
San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from San Francisco, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Elinor Leary: Elinor Leary is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at First Person Legal.

Areas of practice

Elinor's practice areas in San Francisco

Elinor concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Elinor handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in San Francisco, California

Elinor takes personal injury matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Elinor agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in San Francisco, California

Elinor takes product liability matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Elinor agrees to represent you.

Biography

Elinor Leary, personal injury attorney serving San Francisco

Elinor Leary is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at First Person Legal. Elinor works from San Francisco, California and takes on personal injury matters across the region.

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.


How Elinor handles personal injury matters

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…

Who Elinor represents

Elinor reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Elinor studied and practices

  • University of San Francisco

    J.D. · 2003

  • American University

    BA · 1994

Jurisdictions

Elinor's state bar admissions

  • California, Northern

    ACTIVE

  • United States, U.S.

    ACTIVE

  • California, All Stat

    ACTIVE

Elinor studied at J.D. in University of San Francisco and BA in American University.

Law school and academic background

Elinor completed J.D. in University of San Francisco and BA in American University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Elinor runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Elinor's legal honors and published work

Elinor has received 15 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV-Preeminent for Ethical Standards & Ability – Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars List, 2011 - 2013

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Two settlements honored in California’s Top Settlements, The Recorder – Doe v. Roe Driver & Duenas v. Carter

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Selected by peers to The Best Lawyers in America – US News & World Report, 2016 - present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 50: Women Northern California Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100: Northern California Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers List, 2014 - present– Top 5% of attorneys, as voted by peers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best Female Attorneys in California

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Nominated for the State Bar of California President’s Pro Bono Service Award

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Nominated for the Jack Berman Award of Achievement

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV-Preeminent for Ethical Standards & Ability – Martindale-Hubbell (2026).

Locations

Elinor Leary's office in San Francisco

Elinor's primary office is at 100 Pine St. Suite 1250, San Francisco, California, 94111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

First Person Legal

100 Pine St. Suite 1250

San Francisco, California 94111

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Hiring guide

How to hire Elinor Leary — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Elinor usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Elinor charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Elinor's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Elinor will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in San Francisco, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Elinor

Elinor discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Elinor confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Elinor's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Elinor Leary

  • How much does it cost to hire Elinor for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Elinor walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Elinor offer a free consultation?

    Elinor charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Elinor's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Elinor's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in California typically take?

    Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Elinor gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Elinor take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?

    Elinor is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Elinor will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Elinor?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Elinor will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Elinor accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Elinor's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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