Anne Marie Ellis is the Office Managing Partner of Buchalter’s Orange County office and serves as California Chair of the firm’s Products Liability and Mass Torts Practice Group, as well as Chair of both the Chemical Law & Proposition 65 and Automotive Industry Groups. She represents clients in complex product liability defense, personal injury and commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, CPSC Section 15(b) reporting, recalls, and risk management counseling.
Anne Marie is nationally recognized by Chambers USA as a leader in Product Liability and Mass Torts (USA – Nationwide). Buchalter’s Products Liability and Mass Torts Practice Group is recognized by Chambers USA as “Highly Regarded” in Product Liability & Mass Torts. These distinctions reflect an independent research process evaluating attorney experience, client feedback, and peer recognition.
Recent client commentary includes:
- “Anne Marie is always prompt, professional and on task.”
- “Anne Marie Ellis’ client service, sophistication and commercial vision are very strong. She is sharp and attentive, with keen attention to detail.”
- “She is responsive, diligent, and delivers excellent work product.”
- “She provides excellent service — extremely organized and clear in her recommendations.”
- “Anne Marie knows the strategies for handling complex cases and is highly cost-effective.”
- “Anne Marie stands out in terms of the level of client service she provides.”
- “Anne Marie possesses an in-depth knowledge of legal procedures and exhibits strong ethics and exceptional communication.”

