Luke Ellis is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a past and current selection for California Super Lawyers as well as The Best Lawyers in America. In 2012, he was selected as one of the Top 100 Attorneys Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Ellis was named Lawyer of the Year for 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2018 in Personal Injury, by Best Lawyers of America. In 2014 he was selected as one of the ‘Lions of Litigation’ by Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall), University of California. Mr. Ellis has one of the largest personal injury jury trial verdicts on record in Alameda County. He has the largest wrongful death jury verdict in Contra Costa County history. In 2009, he had one of the top 100 verdicts in the nation, and in 2011 one of top 15 personal injury verdicts in California. In 2013 Mr. Ellis had the largest recovery for an individual against a bus company in California history, and the #1 motor vehicle settlement in California. Bar Admissions: California, 1976, U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1976, U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1976.

Ann Arbor criminal defense attorney Robert Elmen was admitted to practice law in Michigan in 2014. Included in the Ann Arbor lawyers practicing criminal defense, he focuses on defending people accused of all manner of crimes, and frequently represents people accused of assault and domestic violence. He also defends people who have been accused of drunk driving / OWI / DUI, and drug charges. Robert’s caring approach to the practice of law and ease with which his clients can discuss their situations sets him apart from other lawyers. He recognizes that people come to him during some of their darkest hours, and are looking for help, and hope. Whatever criminal charges you are facing, Robert can help. Some of Robert’s clients are facing criminal charges as the result of a mistake, or not knowing that they were doing something that was against the law. Others face the complexities of enhanced penalties due to prior convictions. Whatever the circumstance, Robert takes a caring, compassionate approach to his clients, but has what it takes to go toe-to-toe with the most aggressive prosecutors - and win. Robert prides himself on offering personal attention and accessibility that you won’t find in a larger law office or with other Ann Arbor lawyers. His caring approach to working with his clients, and the easy way with which he relates to people, are the foundation on which he created Elmen Legal, PLLC. Robert is a student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and draws on his martial arts background to help himself and his clients remain calm in the face of what may seem like insurmountable adversity. He enjoys the mental and physical challenge of martial arts, which he draws on when facing the pressures of practicing criminal law.

Area of Practice: Community Association Law Kelly Elmore is a Principal at KSN who advises condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations on all aspects of corporate law including: association contracts, amendments to declarations and by-laws, covenant violations/rule enforcement, the architectural review process, the special assessment process, board elections, assessment collection, foreclosures and bankruptcy issues, developer turnover, construction defect disputes, and contract review. Kelly is also a member of the firm’s Litigation Department and as an active trial lawyer for over nineteen (19) years, Kelly focused on representing and defending condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations in various court actions ranging from state court to federal court. Kelly has represented condominium, townhome, and homeowner associations in cases brought against Board members for breach of fiduciary duty and violation of state law from owners.