Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger - San Francisco, CA

I would give Matthew Davis, Esq. at the Walkup firm 10+ stars! He is that good! Matt handled my auto accident case. I was hit from behind on the highway by an underinsured driver. Matt's responsiveness, insights and professionalism were outstanding. He and the partners at his firm have an excellent reputation for the highest caliber legal work, with much of their work in the catastrophic injury area. Having Matt represent me gave me peace of mind. I was confident that the other side knew that I was being represented by one of the very best plaintiff firms on the West Coast. I was more than pleased with the settlement Matt obtained on my behalf. If you have been injured, you needn't look elsewhere. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Matt and his firm to anyone who seeks the very best representation available. Having a personal injury claim is serious business and having Matt Davis at the Walkup firm on your team allows for the very best outcome.

We were represented by Jeff Clause in a serious car accident. We are very happy with the results. Jeff was very knowledgeable and professional but also very responsive to our questions and concerns. He made a difficult process easier to deal with. Great Attorney!!!!

I was hit by a car while bicycling and had many injuries.  I spoke with several lawyers about my accident.  Other attorneys either thought my case was less valuable, or in other ways didn't understand the situation well.  The firm offered me a custom solution that perfectly fit my needs.  Then they did all the hard work of getting the settlement they anticipated.  They were a pleasure to work with.  They have all the patience, honesty, professionalism, experience, relationships and work ethic you could hope for.

Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger did an excellent job handling my case. Spencer Pahlke and Mike Kelly were extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and professional regarding all matters of my situation. Even though my case wasn’t the biggest, I still received superb treatment and attention. I would recommend this firm, Spencer, and Mike to anyone that needs top quality, honest representation

After searching for almost 6 months for an attorney to take our personal injury case, one of my clients referred me to Doug Saeltzer. He was very professional, focused, and got the job done. He was always prepared for all meetings, phone calls, and filings. He knew the facts of my case regardless of how small it was compared to the other work he and their office does. And without asking, he even reduced his fee to increase our payment. Walkup specializes in personal injury. I would definitely use Doug again. Hopefully, I will never need to.

After getting hit by a car while riding my bicycle, I went to Walkup upon the recommendation of a friend. I could not have made a better decision. They were incredibly caring, considerate, and professional from the moment we first sat down in our initial meeting. His intelligence and incredible knowledge was obvious from the get-go, and I felt completely comfortable trusting him to make decisions in my best interest. Beyond his laudable skills as a lawyer, I appreciated that he treated me not just as a client, but as a person. He recognized my desire to understand what was going on and learn from the process, and never hesitated to explain why things were happening and how they were being handled. He expressed sincere and genuine empathy and was able to make me feel at ease when discussing what was an incredibly traumatic experience. As opposed to feeling at the whim of the process, I felt a part of it. Everything was handled promptly, his team could not have been nicer, and I was beyond pleased with the outcome. If you are ever in the unfortunate position of needing legal help, you would be doing yourself a great favor by seeking out his counsel, or that of anyone at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger

I was extremely fortunate to have Khaldoun Baghdadi represent myself during a stressful, ugly, and difficult litigation process. He was incredibly supportive, encouraging, and was by my side during the entire process. He was above and beyond, [not] just a lawyer looking at the dollar signs, he wanted what was best for me mentally, physically, as well as financially. He answered any and all questions I had and made everything as easy on me as possible. He gave me advice, not just from a lawyer’s perspective, but also from a friend's. I had known about Walkup’s reputation and being represented by Khaldoun gave me an entirely new appreciation and understanding for why this firm is the best at personal injury. Khaldoun’s work ethic is beyond reproach - he’s driven, focused, extremely competent, and manages all those skills with a light-hearted and friendly personality. He did a superb job of making all the legal processes appear not as overwhelming by keeping me in the loop almost daily, and by explaining everything to me. He gave me back the power that the opposing lawyer and litigation process can have the capability of taking away. I was so lucky to have Khaldoun as my lawyer. He fought to get me the best settlement possible, always gave fair and knowledgeable advice, and I now am in a position to move on with my life. Even though my case is finalized, Khaldoun is still just as invested in my ongoing recovery and life. He is a truly good human being and I feel honored to call him my friend. Thank you, Walkup, for having such a superb staff overall and for having Khaldoun Baghdadi as a member of your respected and renowned staff.

Matt and Ashton were amazing. Matt was available whenever I had a question and Ashton was always extremely helpful and kept me updated. He answered my questions before I asked. Gave me great peace of mind. Kristen was also very helpful and would reachout whenever they would send emails so I would be up to speed on my case. I highly recommend them.

Thanks to their hard work, we reached a settlement that we are happy with, and we will be forever grateful to them for their hard work. We highly recommend Walkup for their legal support, they are the best at what they do! You can tell that they genuinely care for their clients, and are sensitive to the fact that they are supporting you through a very difficult time in your life. If we could give them 100 stars we would! Thank you for everything.

We are incredibly grateful to the team at Walkup for their support and professional handling of our case. Our father was killed in an accident while he was on a bike ride, and it was the worst time period of our life. Andrew, Mike and team provided the best legal support we could have asked for. They navigated our case with professionalism and expertise, while communicating with us through every step of the process.

When our mother died unexpectedly, Michael Kelly took our case and Jeffrey Clause served as our advocate. While nothing will bring my mom back, Jeff’s representation in our medical malpractice case delivered justice and secured a meaningful settlement. Thanks to Jeff’s thoughtful counsel and determined advocacy, the legal process also provided a sense of peace for myself, my siblings, and my dad. I appreciated how timely Jeff’s responses were and how he took care to explain every step of the process along with his reasoned strategy. We were very lucky to be his clients. Even though our case wasn’t straight-forward, he fought for us. I will always be grateful for his service to our family. Thank you to Jeff and your team as well as Michael Kelly!

Our experience with Walkup and especially Doug was exceptional throughout the entire process. Doug was kind, compassionate, and always responsive from first day we spoke till the end of our case. We highly recommend Doug and Walkup for any personal injury case.

Our Walkup attorney provided total embrace of us, with excellent care, attentiveness, and professionalism from beginning to end.  We would recommend this firm to any one requiring services of the kind they provide.

We could not have found a better law firm than Walkup, Melodia,Kelly & Schoenberger when we needed legal counsel. Conor Kelly was always available to explain the processes, address our concerns or any questions we had.  I would and have recommended this firm to other family and friends.

I had to find a personal injury law firm when an event during a high school football game my senior year left me with quadriplegia. I am extremely grateful that I found the Walkup lawyers - and in particular my attorneys Rich and Sara. From the beginning, they gave me the run down on what to expect, and what my options were, and throughout the case they kept me updated and informed. I could tell that they genuinely cared about me and my case, and were interested in my recovery too. I started out with low expectations since it was not an easy case. But they pursued multiple avenues for me. As far as I can tell, they left no stone unturned. In the end, the result was better than I hoped for. In fact, my experience with the Walkup law firm convinced me to pursue a pre-law major in college and I'm waiting for the day when I can use a law degree to change others' lives in the way my lawyers changed mine.

I had hip problems and needed a revision surgery.  I couldn't find a surgeon to take care of me. I emailed the firm above on a Sunday.  Matt David called me immedialy.  I said I didn't call to sign up with the class action suit, but needed a surgeon.  Without encouraging me to sign with his firm, he gave me a list of 4 Drs in the area to get help.  With this kind of service, I decided to sign with the firm. I have been quite pleased with the way they were very efficient, and promptly responsive to my needs. I highly recommend this firm and especially Matt Davis.

I had an accident and broke my leg. After four weeks of medical neglect, I developed gaseous gangrene. To save my life, my left leg was amputated. Through "wonderful interventions" by friends and their friends, I was introduced to the Walkup, Melodia, Kelly and Schoenberger law firm in San Francisco. After their initial meeting and review of my case, I received the call that the firm would represent me in my malpractice case. Mr. Michael Kelly represented me in an out-of-court mediation and settled by case. In the course of looking for a firm to represent me, I interviewed two other law firms before meeting with the Walkup firm. I know I was represented by the best. Thanks to the Walkup firm, my financial future is secured and for that, I am greatly appreciative.

Worked with Jeffrey Clause after my accident. Easy to work with, very responsive! Communicated every detail and insured that I understood completely. Would definitely recommend him for personal injury.

I highly recommend the Law Firm Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger. I worked with Attorney Jeffrey A. Clause. He was on point with making great decisions and explained my situation throughout my case. A five star all around Laywer.  The best decision we made was hiring him and this firm.

I was hit by a car while bicycling and had many injuries.  I spoke with several lawyers about my accident.  Other attorneys either thought my case was less valuable, or in other ways didn't understand the situation well.  Rich Schoenberger and Jeff Clause offered me a custom solution that perfectly fit my needs.  Then they did all the hard work of getting the settlement they anticipated.  They were a pleasure to work with.  They have all the patience, honesty, professionalism, experience, relationships and work ethic you could hope for.

I was hit by a car while bicycling and had many injuries.  I spoke with several lawyers about my accident.  Other attorneys either thought my case was less valuable, or in other ways didn't understand the situation well.  Rich Schoenberger and Jeff Clause offered me a custom solution that perfectly fit my needs.  Then they did all the hard work of getting the settlement they anticipated.  They were a pleasure to work with.  They have all the patience, honesty, professionalism, experience, relationships and work ethic you could hope for.

My daughter was a right-of-way pedestrian when she was struck by a left-turning vehicle at the intersection of Bush and Gough streets. While she did not sustain broken bones, she did hit her head on the pavement with intensity and recovered slowly over a two-year-plus period. I contacted Walkup Melodia during the COVID outbreak which contributed to the stress of our situation. Mike Kelly, a partner at Walkup, called me back after two hours and immediately understood the trauma that my daughter experienced. While I understand the need for law firms to conduct an intake, Mike skipped that process initially because he was immediate in answering what was important to us - the client - not the firm's needs given the unusual nature of events during the pandemic. He was sensitive, supportive and insightful with his acute understanding of the trajectory of my daughter's injuries and how our case would play out with the insurance company. In plain language, he explained what the projected range of compensation my daughter should expect. His representation was so valuable and his knowledge so deep in personal injury law in Northern California, we are so grateful to have received such amazing, thoughtful and immediate attention and representation from a high-level, gracious and profoundly knowledgeable attorney. If you have had a similar unfortunate circumstance, contact Mike at the Walkup firm to feel appropriately compensated for the trauma you have endured. There is no disappointment in dealing with this firm. For my daughter, Mike's representation was immensely gratifying for her both during the process, which was never wasteful, inefficient or antagonistic, and with the actual award in compensation for pain, suffering and medical reimbursement she received from the insurance company after negotiations.

I highly recommend the Walkup law office and especially attorneys Doris Cheng and Christian Jagusch.  Doris and Christian represented my wife in a medical malpractice case against a major hospital. We contacted Walkup law office and sent them my wife's medical records. We were then contacted by Christian by phone and he stated he would like to meet us to discuss my wife's case. Christian drove a 156 miles to our home and explained the legal process and answered all of our questions.  We were so impressed by Christian who is not only an attorney but is also a medical doctor. Christian was able to review the medical records and show where the hospital staff were negligent/malpractice in the care and treatment of my wife. This negligence/malpractice lead to my wife's brain injury. Christian and Doris completed all depositions of all involved persons and expert witnesses. Doris was able to reach a substantial settlement and annuity prior to going to arbitration. The large settlement will cover all my wife's financial needs for the rest of her life. Thank you again to all the staff at Walkup law office from the secretaries to the attorneys you are fantastic group of professionals.

I highly recommend the Walkup law office and especially attorneys Doris Cheng and Christian Jagusch.  Doris and Christian represented my wife in a medical malpractice case against a major hospital. We contacted Walkup law office and sent them my wife's medical records. We were then contacted by Christian by phone and he stated he would like to meet us to discuss my wife's case. Christian drove a 156 miles to our home and explained the legal process and answered all of our questions.  We were so impressed by Christian who is not only an attorney but is also a medical doctor. Christian was able to review the medical records and show where the hospital staff were negligent/malpractice in the care and treatment of my wife. This negligence/malpractice lead to my wife's brain injury. Christian and Doris completed all depositions of all involved persons and expert witnesses. Doris was able to reach a substantial settlement and annuity prior to going to arbitration. The large settlement will cover all my wife's financial needs for the rest of her life. Thank you again to all the staff at Walkup law office from the secretaries to the attorneys you are fantastic group of professionals.

I lost my father four years ago in an accident, and this wonderful law firm looked after our family with genuine care and concern, and got our dad the justice he deserved, and a fair settlement for us. They really looked after us during a very difficult time in our lives, and we are grateful to them. Jeff and his team really are top human beings and great lawyers.

Kelly L.Ganci has been very helpful to my personal injury case. She did a fantastic job to maximize my benefits. She has a lot of patience and shows a high level of porfessionalism in communicating.

Exceptional San Francisco personal injury lawyers. Highly recommend!

Finding the right plaintiff's lawyer is difficult to navigate and I was fortunate to be in the legal industry, and receive a recommendation for Walkup, confirmed by a second opinion, which tuned out to be the best decision. Doris Cheng is the best at what she does, while having a wonderful manner, and I am very thankful to have found her and the firm. The lawyers at Walkup are trustworthy, strive to do their best, keep you informed, and explain clearly and realistically what's going on. How you are treated and able to get in touch is so important for peace of mind during difficult situations, and Walkup is responsive, from named partners sitting in on meetings to assistants doing their best to help. Their record of success speaks for itself.

Our family felt supported, understood, and compassionately guided throughout the whole process. Questions were always answered in a timely manner and with respect and care. We appreciated the medical expertise brought to our case and the thorough background work that was completed. We can’t express in enough words our appreciation for everyone at this firm. Our family feels very lucky and grateful that Walkup accepted our case.

Finding the right plaintiff's lawyer is difficult to navigate and I was fortunate to be in the legal industry, and receive a recommendation for Walkup, confirmed by a second opinion, which tuned out to be the best decision. Doris Cheng is the best at what she does, while having a wonderful manner, and I am very thankful to have found her and the firm. The lawyers at Walkup are trustworthy, strive to do their best, keep you informed, and explain clearly and realistically what's going on. How you are treated and able to get in touch is so important for peace of mind during difficult situations, and Walkup is responsive, from named partners sitting in on meetings to assistants doing their best to help. Their record of success speaks for itself.

I lost my father four years ago in an accident, and this wonderful law firm looked after our family with genuine care and concern, and got our dad the justice he deserved, and a fair settlement for us. They really looked after us during a very difficult time in our lives, and we are grateful to them. Everyone we interacted with are really are top human beings and great lawyers.

The Walkup team had a thorough knowledge of the law and defended my case with determination. I highly recommend this law firm. Excellent in both professionalism and experience. Thank you!!

I was involved in what turned out to be a very complicated accident. I was recommended to contact Sara Peters at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger through another lawyer at my sister's firm here in San Francisco. Although the level of my case was not one that they would normally take, they decided to take on my case and help me out. Throughout the whole process, even when the case became far more complicated than anyone could have anticipated, Sara and her colleagues, kept me informed of every phase of the case and had regular communications. The were very professional and were on top of the relevant laws and proceedings that had to do with my case. In the end they were able to get me a settlement in the case, even when it seemed like one would not be reached. I really appreciated all the effort that was given to my case from Sara and her associates and would highly recommend them for your personal injury needs. I hope I never have to be in such a situation again, but if I am, I know I would trust them with my case.

Based on my recent experience with the Walkup, Melodia, Kelly and Schoenberg Law Office, I can unequivocally say that this law firm has all the attributes one would want in a good law firm--highly successful and effective, ethical and very caring towards their clients. I was represented very competently by Attorney Sara Peters, who was extremely professional and diligent in her handling of my rather interesting case against a large coffee corporation. Ms. Peter's conscientious pursuit of my case ultimately resulted in a satisfactory outcome for me. I must also say that the paralegal and other support personnel at Walkup are also stellar in their dedication to their work.

This is the first time we have had to work with an attorney. An attorney friend of mine recommended them. My wife was in a roll over car accident that destroyed our car. We worked with Valerie Rose at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger. She explained the case, and how things would work. She kept us informed on a regular basis and updated on each step of the process. She planned each segment and was prepared during our deposition and mediation.

I had to find a personal injury law firm when an event during a high school football game my senior year left me with quadriplegia. I am extremely grateful that I found the Walkup lawyers - and in particular my attorneys Rich and Sara. From the beginning, they gave me the run down on what to expect, and what my options were, and throughout the case they kept me updated and informed. I could tell that they genuinely cared about me and my case, and were interested in my recovery too. I started out with low expectations since it was not an easy case. But they pursued multiple avenues for me. As far as I can tell, they left no stone unturned. In the end, the result was better than I hoped for. In fact, my experience with the Walkup law firm convinced me to pursue a pre-law major in college and I'm waiting for the day when I can use a law degree to change others' lives in the way my lawyers changed mine.

Conor Kelly and Joseph Nicholson are the best of the best. I tripped on some uneven pavement at a gas station and had a very bad fall. Conor Kelly and Joseph Nicholson and their most professional team handled my case. They were no less than amazing and negotiated a settlement that was amazing, if you are fond of understatement, and well above my expectations. Congratulations on a job well beyond just well done. The bottom line is, if you are in need of an attorney, this firm is the best of the best.

very compassionate and caring law firm with a stellar reputation

Excellent attorneys, recognized for being one of the best firms in the nation.