About Phillip M. Mendelson
Senior Associate
Mr. Mendelson has been litigating since the day he was admitted to the California State Bar, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil matters. With high regard to his clients’ interests, he has obtained favorable judgments, consistently seeking post-judgment remedies, and bringing matters to conclusion by obtaining satisfaction of his clients’ judgments. Mr. Mendelson maintains a broad-based practice derived from litigating in private practice, for a national privately-owned financial services company, and for a national mid-sized firm with over 500 attorneys. In providing exceptional legal services for Smith Dollar, PC’s clients, Mr. Mendelson adds immense value among all practice areas, including Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Employment & Labor Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, and Personal Injury.
Mr. Mendelson has maintained long established, deep roots in Sonoma County for over 35 years, and is proud to commit his time and efforts in serving his community. He has served as Vice President of the Board of Directors to a locally based non-profit, volunteered over 1,000 hours working with children on the autism spectrum, and has tutored law students attending his alma mater. Prior to the practice of law, Mr. Mendelson was the Chapter President of the Barbri Bar Review, earned the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence – Top Oralist: Appellate Brief, and participated in both the Elder Law and Immigration Law Clinics.
Mr. Mendelson is currently admitted to the following: all California State Courts; United States District Court, Northern District of California, and Eastern District of California; Sonoma County Bar Association; Los Angeles County Bar Association; North Coast Builders Exchange; and the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Education
- J.D., Empire College School of Law (2019)
- M.L.S., Empire College School of Law (2017)
- B.A., Sonoma State University (2012)
Bar Admissions
- All California State Courts
- United States District Court, Northern District of California
- United States District Court, Eastern District of California
Associations & Memberships
- Sonoma County Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- North Coast Builders Exchange
- Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce
