Michael Mengarelli

Personal Introduction

Michael Mengarelli, joined the firm in 2011. Prior to joining Kelly Litigation Group, Mr. Mengarelli practiced criminal law, first as a staff counsel for the California Supreme Court, then as an associate in a criminal trial practice. He also has experience in large cases involving environmental law issues. Mr. Mengarelli was the owner and President of Russell Hinton Co., a union painting and drywall company in San Francisco – a family-owned business for three generations. The focus of Mr. Mengarelli’s practice is on representing contractors and small business owners; combining his legal skills with his practical, hands-on construction/business experience. Whether assisting clients with contract negotiations, litigating a dispute, or dispute resolution, Mr. Mengarelli provides conscientious, detail-oriented, and effective representation of clients. Mr. Mengarelli earned his law degree from University of California – Hastings College of Law. He has served as an officer on the board of the Northern California Painting and Finishing Contractors Association, a Director of the Bay Area Painters and Tapers Pension Trust Fund, and as an executive committee member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of California. Mr. Mengarelli is admitted in the State Courts of California.