The Belli Law Firm is one of the most recognized names in the field of law. The name goes back nearly nine decades and in that time period, the firm, through the vision of its founder Melvin M. Belli, have been responsible for cutting-edge legal strategies that have resulted in life-changing verdicts and settlements for its clientele.

Now in the hands of his son, Melvin C. Belli, the firm continues to be an effective advocate for injured victims. The younger Mr. Belli learned from the greatest trial lawyer in US history. That real world learning experience resulted in the younger Mr. Belli securing an unprecedented $1.2 billion in punitive damages against the estate of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

About Melvin C. Belli

Over the years Mr. Belli has won settlements and verdicts in excess of $1 billion for his clients. He has handled a wide variety of cases from complex mass torts actions such as the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and the Silicon Breast Implant Litigation to simple car crash cases.

Giving back

Mr. Belli also defends tenants in evictions as a volunteer with the San Francisco Bar Association (BASF). He has developed expertise in post foreclosure evictions and One Strike public housing cases. As a result of his efforts over the last 10 years the BASF has recognized him as one of their outstanding volunteers each year and in 2009 honored him with their prestigious Housing Justice Award.

The Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers has also honored Mr. Belli with the Presidents Award for his contribution to the legal profession. Each Mr. Belli moderates the famed Belli Seminar which show cases the latest cutting edge techniques to help lawyers become better attorneys for their clients.

Lastly, Mr. Belli served as a volunteer head mechanic for Bay Area Bike Share.

Understanding bicycle injuries

Attorney Melvin C. Belli is not only a bicycle crash and collision attorney, but he is also a bicycle mechanic, racer and casual rider. This gives him the unique perspective of understanding liability and negligence issues that lead to injured bicyclists. Place your trust in the attorney Melvin C. Belli and The Belli Law Firm. We're here to represent you in your most difficult times.