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Contact Information
916.283.8820
dspence@ecplslaw.com

Law School
McGeorge School of the Law, 2006
Graduation with Distinction

Expertise
Litigation in Matters of:

  • Commercial Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Consumer Law
  • Legal Malpractice Defense
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    Darrell W. Spence

    Practice Focus

    Mr. Spence practices in the areas of Commercial Law, Personal Injury, Consumer Law, and Legal Malpractice Defense.

    Professional History

    Mr. Spence joined Ellis, Coleman, Poirier, LaVoie & Steinheimer, LLP in 2007. Prior to joining the firm, he gained experience working in the areas of business litigation, public entity defense, premises liability, and personal injury matters. Mr. Spence is admitted to practice in all California courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.

    Education

    Mr. Spence graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Upon entering Berkeley he received the Alumni Scholar award for scholastic and leadership achievements.  He obtained his law degree from the McGeorge School of Law in 2006 and passed the California Bar that same year. At McGeorge, Mr. Spence was a member of the Roger J. Traynor Honor Society, and graduated with Distinction.  Additionally, Mr. Spence was a member of the McGeorge Mock Trial Competition team, which allowed him to compete against other law schools and to conduct mock trial demonstrations at McGeorge.  Also, Mr. Spence was an Associate Articles Editor for the Pacific-McGeorge Global Business Development Law Journal, and was a staff member of the Journal prior to joining the editorial staff.  

    While at McGeorge, Mr. Spence was a recipient of the Barrister’s Scholarship, the Academic Achievement Award Scholarship, the John Morris Scholarship, and was selected to participate in the Sacramento County Bar Association Summer Law Fellowship Program.  Mr. Spence was also selected as a student member of the Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court.

    Affiliations

  • Member of the American Bar Association, Litigation Section
  • Member of the California Bar Association
  • Member of the Sacramento County Bar Association
  • Personal

    Mr. Spence enjoys trout fishing, hiking, cooking, and attending Cal football and basketball games.

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