Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is a premier personal injury law firm based in San Francisco, California. Established in 1959, the firm represents plaintiffs exclusively in personal injury matters, bringing more than six decades of trial tested experience to every case. The team handles a broad range of injury claims including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, and medical malpractice, and is known for rigorous case preparation, aggressive advocacy, and results oriented strategy.

The firm enjoys a national reputation for trial advocacy and client service. Walkup attorneys have earned numerous Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers honors, and several partners are fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, reflecting peer recognition of their courtroom skill. The firm emphasizes personalized attention, clear communication, and a commitment to securing justice for injury victims, including providing free consultations and accessible guidance throughout the life of a case.

Walkup's approach to client service combines expert litigation resources with modern trial techniques. The firm pursues fair and just compensation through settlements when appropriate and through jury trials when necessary, leveraging expert testimony, demonstrative presentations, and a robust investigative process. By focusing relentlessly on plaintiffs' rights and maintaining open communication, Walkup aims to relieve clients from the burden of pursuing complex injury claims and to help them move forward after harm.

About Walkup Personal Injury Lawyers

Founded in 1959

21 people in their team


Practice areas
Accidents & Injuries
Lawsuits & Disputes
Insurance

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Accidents & Injuries

Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger represents injured Californians exclusively in personal injury matters, bringing decades of trial tested experience to accident cases and handling disputes arising from car, truck, motorcycle, premises, product and medical malpractice incidents. The firm pursues maximum damages by coordinating with medical and economic experts to document medical costs, wage losses and future care needs, and by pursuing settlements or trials when appropriate.
Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death

Lawsuits & Disputes

The firm is a trial oriented plaintiff injury practice that aggressively litigates when necessary to secure compensation and justice. Walkup has a history of multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements in complex personal injury and product liability matters, and its lawyers actively participate in appellate and trial work to counter large defendants and insurers across California and beyond.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Insurance

Walkup has experience handling insurance bad faith and other disputes with insurers on behalf of injury victims. The firm leverages its knowledge of coverage issues, liability theories and damages to ensure clients obtain the compensation they deserve, using thorough investigation, expert testimony and aggressive litigation when needed.
Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance
Marine Insurance
Property Insurance
Reinsurance

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