ABOUT GELLER LEGAL
Geller Legal | Personal Injury Attorneys was built on a long-standing commitment to personal injury advocacy and a belief that effective representation requires both legal precision and a genuine understanding of injury itself. From early in his legal education, Michael Geller gravitated toward personal injury principles, focusing his studies on tort law, remedies, and negotiation strategy. That academic path reflected a broader interest in how legal systems restore balance after harm and how disciplined advocacy can reshape the outcome of a client’s recovery.
Before practicing law, Michael spent years working directly with patients in the field of pain medicine. He performed detailed physical examinations, ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies, evaluated complex injury presentations, and developed comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Those plans often included coordinated therapy, interventional procedures such as injections, and carefully managed medication regimens. Working with real patients facing chronic pain and traumatic injuries gave him firsthand insight into how accidents affect daily function, long-term health, and financial stability. That experience continues to shape the firm’s approach to case evaluation, allowing injuries to be understood not just as legal claims, but as real human experiences requiring careful analysis and strategic presentation.
Geller Legal represents injured individuals throughout California, combining structured legal strategy with a practical understanding of medical care and recovery. The firm handles matters ranging from motor vehicle collisions and premises liability to serious and catastrophic injury claims, with an emphasis on thorough preparation, clear communication, and strong positioning from the outset of a case.
With a Northern California office in San Jose and a Southern California office in Los Angeles, Geller Legal serves clients statewide while maintaining a focused, hands-on approach. Every case is approached with preparation, discipline, and a commitment to achieving meaningful results for clients navigating the aftermath of injury.
OUR TEAM
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Michael Geller is a personal injury attorney focused on representing individuals who have suffered serious injuries due to negligence. He is licensed to practice law in California and Illinois. His approach to personal injury litigation is grounded in disciplined strategy, strong case positioning, and a clear understanding of both the legal and medical aspects of injury claims.
Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California, a Bachelor of Science from the City University of New York, a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from the USC Marshall School of Business.
Before entering the legal profession, Michael spent a decade in the medical field, including three years as a student and seven years practicing as a physician assistant in pain medicine, giving him practical clinical insight into injury mechanisms, treatment planning, and long-term recovery. This medical background informs the firm’s strategic evaluation of liability, damages, and overall case value.
Since founding his practice in 2021, Michael has developed a reputation for disciplined advocacy, meticulous case preparation, and results driven representation. Michael represents clients throughout California in matters involving motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, catastrophic injuries, and related civil litigation. The practice emphasizes thorough investigation, strategic negotiation, and litigation readiness when necessary.
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Keefe Northland is a California personal injury attorney with Geller Legal, where he represents individuals who have been harmed due to the negligence of others. His practice centers on personal injury litigation arising from significant accidents and negligence. He approaches each case with detailed factual review, thoughtful legal strategy, and dedicated representation aimed at protecting the interests of injured clients.
Keefe earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations from San Francisco State University and received his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law.
He began his legal career representing victims of catastrophic wildfires, assisting individuals and families seeking compensation for devastating losses caused by the negligence of large corporations. This experience developed his commitment to advocating for people whose lives have been significantly disrupted by preventable harm.
Keefe later gained litigation experience representing insurance companies, hotels, and restaurants in civil matters. This defense-side background provides him with practical insight into how insurers and corporate defendants evaluate and defend claims, which informs his approach when representing injury victims.
At Geller Legal, Keefe represents clients in matters involving motor vehicle accidents, trucking collisions, premises liability incidents, animal attacks, and other serious injury cases. Keefe is fluent in Spanish and works with clients from diverse communities throughout California to obtain justice.
