John C. Ellis

John Ellis is an Associate Partner in the Irvine office of Murchison & Cumming, LLP, bringing more than two decades of experience in general liability and complex torts litigation. An experienced trial attorney, John has successfully tried jury cases to verdict in courts across California, including in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Joaquin Counties.

Over the course of his career, John represented clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters involving premises liability, medical and dental malpractice, construction defect, contracts, and habitability claims. His litigation style is defined by a strong command of courtroom strategy, honed through years of experience and a thoughtful, client-focused approach. John’s background includes high-level experience in international logistics and strategic oversight as a director of an independent insurance adjusting organization, skills that inform his practical, business-minded approach to litigation.

John earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Illinois College, followed by an M.B.A. from the Peter F. Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. He went on to receive his J.D. from Whittier Law School, where he further enriched his legal education through a summer abroad program in International Maritime Law offered by Tulane University Law School in Rhodes, Greece.

Outside of the office, John is a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan and enjoys spending time with his family.