Michael William Ellison
Smith Ellison
Irvine, CA • Serving Orange County
About Michael William Ellison
Michael William Ellison is a California-licensed attorney practicing in Irvine, Orange County. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1990 (Bar #145832) with 36 years of practice. Currently practices at Smith Ellison.
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Education
- Law School: Univ of Michigan Law Sch; Ann Arbor MI
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Smith Ellison
Smith Ellison, 2152 Dupont Dr, Ste 285
Irvine, CA 92612
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Verified from State Bar of California records 2026-06-13.
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