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Ellen A. Pansky
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Ellen A. Pansky

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1010 Sycamore Avenue, Suite 308, South Pasadena, CA 91030

State Bar Discipline Investigations, Trials, and Appeals, Bar Applicant and Moral Character Proceedings, Outside Legal Ethics Counsel and 9 more

About Ellen A. Pansky

Ellen A. Pansky is a highly regarded attorney specializing in the defense of attorneys, bar applicants, and other professionals in regulatory and licensure proceedings. She also represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil legal malpractice actions and provides expert consultation on legal ethics and risk management. A California State Bar Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law, Ms. Pansky was appointed to the State Bar of California’s Ad Hoc Commission on the Discipline System in 2021. She is a prolific lecturer, having delivered over 100 continuing legal education courses, and has contributed to various legal publications. Ms. Pansky is a member of The American Law Institute and an Inaugural Fellow of the National Institute for Teaching Ethics and Professionalism. Her leadership roles include past president of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers and active participation in the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Recognized for her contributions to legal ethics, she has received numerous awards, including the Charles W. Kettlewell Legal Ethics Advisor Award. Ms. Pansky is also a published author in the field of legal ethics and has extensive experience as a prosecutor and general counsel for the State Bar of California.

 

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Ellen is simply the best. I cannot find sufficient words to describe her excellent lawyering skills. she is a lawyer's lawyer.

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Areas of Law

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    • State Bar Discipline Investigations, Trials, and Appeals
    • Bar Applicant and Moral Character Proceedings
    • Outside Legal Ethics Counsel
    • Legal Malpractice Defense and Plaintiff’s Cases
    • Standard of Care Relating to Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
    • Litigation, Mediation, and Arbitration of Fee Disputes
    • Conflicts of Interest, Motions to Disqualify, and Motions to Withdraw
    • Multi-Jurisdictional Practice and Unlawful Practice of Law Issues
    • Law Firm Formation, Law Firm Dissolution, and Partnership Disputes
    • Continuing Legal Education
    • Current and Former Client Disputes
    • Ethical Considerations in Advertising and Marketing Legal Services

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Pansky Markle Attorneys at Law
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Rimel v. State Bar (1983) 34 Cal. 3d 128
    Ballard v. State Bar (1983) 35 Cal. 3d 274
    Palomo v. State Bar (1984) 36 Cal. 3d 785
    Greene v. Zank (1984) 158 Cal. App. 3d 497
    Tarver v. State Bar (1984) 37 Cal. 3d 122
    Leoni v. State Bar (1985) 39 Cal. 3d 609
    Ritter v. State Bar (1985) 40 Cal. 3d 595
    Trousil v. State Bar (1985) 38 Cal. 3d 337
    Lister v. State Bar (1990) 51 Cal. 3d 1117
    Sternlieb v. State Bar (1990) 52 Cal. 3d 317, 276
    Cal Rptr. 346
    Lybbert v. State Bar (Rev Dept 1993) 2 Cal. State Bar Ct. Rptr. 297
    In Re Paguirigan (2001) 25 Cal. 4th 1
    In Re Lesansky (2001) 25 Cal. 4th 11.
  • Additional Links
    https://panskymarkle.com/ellen-pansky/ http://www.panskymarkle.com http://www.panskymarkle.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1977, California
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Bar Fellowship
    National Institute for Teaching Ethics and Professionalism - NIFTEP (Inaugural Fellow).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Loyola University of Los Angeles
    Class of 1977
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California at Los Angeles
    Class of 1974
    B.A.
    summa cum laude
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Legal Malpractice Specialist, The State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    Los Angeles, California, May 7, 1953

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Ellen A. Pansky was admitted in 1977 to the State of California.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Ellen A. Pansky is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States District Court for the Northern District of California and United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
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    Yes, Ellen A. Pansky has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Pansky Markle Attorneys at Law has 2 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Ellen A. Pansky attended Loyola University of Los Angeles.

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