Atty. Janell M. Alberto

Atty. Janell M. Alberto

Janell Alberto is senior counsel in WSHB’s Northern California office. Her practice encompasses a wide variety of complex civil litigation matters, including commercial litigation, products liability, professional liability, and breach of contract.

Concord Concord 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Janell M. Alberto at a glance

Janell M. Alberto is a Senior Counsel based in Concord, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2005) and Oregon (2006). Educated at Willamette University College of Law (J.D., 2005) and Saint Mary's College of California (B.A., 2002). Active member of State Bar of California State Bar of Oregon. Serands clients in Concord, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Janell Alberto is senior counsel in WSHB’s Northern California office
  • Her practice encompasses a wide variety of complex civil litigation matters, including commercial litigation, products liability, professional liability, and breach of contract
  • Janell has served many years on the board of the Women’s Section for the Contra Costa County Bar Association
  • She served as board president in 2017 and secretary in 2019 and 2020
  • She has also been published in Contra Costa Bar Association’s Contra Costa Lawyer
  • While in law school at Willamette University College of Law, Janell worked as a certified law clerk at the Tillamook County District Attorney’s Office earning valuable early trial experience prior to becoming a licensed attorney
  • She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Integral Liberal Arts from Saint Mary’s College of California
  • Janell is admitted to practice in both California and Oregon
  • Credentials Newsroom News •WSHB Promotes Record-Breaking Class of 37 Attorneys to Senior Counsel for 2025 Firm News, 1.1.25 Publications •Can I Give You A Lyft?, Contra Costa Lawyer, December 2014
  • Community Community Activities •Contra Costa County Bar Association's Women's Section, Board Member (2021) In the News •WSHB Promotes Record-Breaking Class of 37 Attorneys to Senior Counsel for 2025

Practice Areas Explained

Janell M. Alberto's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janell M. Alberto handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Concord are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Janell M. Alberto

Where is Janell M. Alberto's law office located?
Janell M. Alberto's law practice is located in Concord, California. The firm is Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janell M. Alberto handle?
Janell M. Alberto focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Janell M. Alberto practiced law?
Janell M. Alberto has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Janell M. Alberto go to law school?
Janell M. Alberto earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Janell M. Alberto for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Willamette University College of Law
- 2005
B.A.
Saint Mary's College of California
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005
Oregon
Admitted: 2006

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