Excello’s attorneys represent a distinguished group of legal professionals with decades of extensive experience even before joining our ranks. Each member of our team has been carefully selected from top-tier global law firms, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge in law, business, finance, science, and academia.
This depth of expertise allows us to consistently deliver innovative, high-quality legal solutions across continents. Our attorneys are widely recognized as leaders in their respective fields, having received numerous international honors for their commitment to excellence and unparalleled client service.
Excello’s US office is lead by J. Paul Gignac, a prominent West Coast litigator with decades of experience in real estate, intellectual property, entertainment, trusts and estates, and class action litigation.
J. Paul Gignac, a cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College and UCLA Law, is a distinguished attorney with an AV Preeminent rating, specializing in high-stakes litigation across real estate, entertainment, class actions, and fiduciary disputes. Recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer for 16 consecutive years, he has also dedicated his leadership to nonprofits like the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation and The Dream Foundation, all while being a proud member of MENSA.
Claire K. Mitchell – Senior Managing Associate
Claire K. Mitchell is a skilled civil litigator and trial attorney with extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in complex litigation at all stages, including as lead trial counsel. As Managing Associate, she focuses on business litigation, consumer class actions, and trusts and estates disputes. Claire has handled cases involving breach of contract, fraud, workplace sexual harassment, elder financial abuse, cannabis and real estate issues, and intellectual property, practicing in both state and federal courts.
