Atty. Joseph A. Nicholson
Joseph Nicholson takes pride living in a country that affords constitutional protection to the fundamental rights essential for personal freedom. Among these is the Seventh Amendment right to a civil jury trial.
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Joseph A. Nicholson is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on wrongful death and personal injury. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California J.D. (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Joseph Nicholson takes pride living in a country that affords constitutional protection to the fundamental rights essential for personal freedom
- Among these is the Seventh Amendment right to a civil jury trial
- Sometimes called your “day in court,” Joseph is driven by a passion that civil jury trials are one of the most important tool for victims to seek justice and level the playing field against powerful entities and organizations that cause harm
- California Super Lawyers has recognized Joseph as a Super Lawyer, an accolade available only to the top 5 percent of lawyers in each state
- Joseph is an effective advocate for people catastrophically injured by, and the families of those killed by, the fault of others
- He has successfully represented numerous families and individuals across California, recovering tens of millions of dollars for people hurt in many different ways including automobile collisions, dangerous premises, defective products, police misconduct, unsafe workplaces, elder abuse and medical malpractice
- In 2012, Joseph graduated from UC Law San Francisco (formerly Hastings College of Law)
- He then joined a prominent plaintiff-side law firm in the Bay Area specializing in asbestos litigation where he collaborated with a team of highly skilled litigators on pioneering legal issues impacting mesothelioma victims
- With a profound belief in the ability of the civil justice system to safeguard citizens from institutional and corporate misconduct, Joseph achieves exceptional outcomes for his clients by diligently preparing their cases for trial or equitable settlements
- Joseph is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, the American Association for Justice, and the National Lawyers Guild
- He lives in San Francisco and enjoys sailing the San Francisco Bay
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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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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 San Francisco 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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