Eli Underwood

Founder & Managing Attorney
Elijah “Eli” Underwood is the founder and managing attorney of Underwood Law Firm, P.C., a California law firm focused on partition actions and real estate co-ownership disputes.
Since founding Underwood Law Firm in 2021, Eli has built a practice dedicated to helping property owners navigate complex disputes involving jointly owned real estate. The firm has handled more than 500 partition matters throughout California, giving Eli extensive experience in this highly specialized area of real estate law.
Eli has practiced law in California since 2009 and brings the perspective of both an experienced litigator and a real estate investor. His litigation experience includes jury and bench trial victories, representation of high-profile clients, including members of Congress, and legal work that has contributed to developments in California law.
Recognized for his knowledge of partition and co-ownership law, Eli serves on the Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association Real Property Law Section. He is also an instructor on Partitions and Co-Ownership Relationships for the California Association of REALTORS® and regularly speaks to legal and professional organizations on partition law and real estate disputes.
Eli earned his J.D. from UC Hastings College of the Law, now UC Law San Francisco, in 2009 and his B.A. from UC Santa Barbara in 2005. During law school, he served on the board of the Negotiation Team and competed in national and international negotiation competitions.
His legal insight has been featured in television and print media, and he continues to contribute to the legal community through education, speaking engagements, and professional leadership.
Education
J.D., UC Hastings College of the Law (UC Law San Francisco), 2009
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2005
Bar Admission
State Bar of California, 2009
Professional Leadership & Education
Executive Committee, California Lawyers Association Real Property Law Section
Instructor, Partitions and Co-Ownership Relationships, California Association of REALTORS®
Speaker and educator on California partition and real estate co-ownership law