Atty. Mitchell R. Vanlandingham

Atty. Mitchell R. Vanlandingham

Mitchell VanLandingham is senior counsel at WSHB's Northern California office. He specializes in construction matters, catastrophic injury and accident litigation, and professional liability defense.

Concord Concord 7 yrs experience 7 year
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About Mitchell R. Vanlandingham at a glance

Mitchell R. Vanlandingham is a Senior Counsel based in Concord, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on personal injury and product liability. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2019). Educated at University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (UC Hastings) (J.D., 2018) and University of California, Davis (B.A., 2013). Active member of Memberships •Contra Costa County Bar Association •Hastings Law Journal Alumni Board, 2020-2022. Serands clients in Concord, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mitchell VanLandingham is senior counsel at WSHB's Northern California office
  • He specializes in construction matters, catastrophic injury and accident litigation, and professional liability defense
  • Mitchell's diverse legal background allows him to maintain a comprehensive perspective on his cases, which include motor vehicle torts, labor issues and employment discrimination, and issues affecting public entities
  • Born and raised in California's San Joaquin Valley, Mitchell earned a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of California, Davis, and then his J.D. at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (then UC Hastings)
  • He was active in moot court during law school and served as a senior editor for Hastings Law Journal
  • Additionally, he was an extern for the Hon. James M. Humes of the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District
  • Mitchell enjoys cooking, watching movies, attending theatrical performances, and supporting the Golden State Warriors
  • He also teaches legal research and writing to first-year J.D. candidates at UC Law SF
  • Newsroom News •WSHB Celebrates Excellence Within its Ranks With 27 Attorneys Named to Senior Counsel Firm News, 1.1.26 Publications •Executive Foreign Affairs Power and Immigration Relief (2017) 69 Hastings L.J. 353 •“Meeting and Conferring with Unrepresented Litigants: Proposals and Pointers,” Daily Journal (July 19, 2021) In the News •WSHB Celebrates Excellence Within its Ranks With 27 Attorneys Named to Senior Counsel Honors & Recognitions •Named a Super Lawyers Magazine 'Northern California Rising Star,' 2025 •Top rated Construction Litigation attorney in Concord, California

Practice Areas Explained

Mitchell R. Vanlandingham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mitchell R. Vanlandingham 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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Product Liability

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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 Mitchell R. Vanlandingham

Where is Mitchell R. Vanlandingham's law office located?
Mitchell R. Vanlandingham'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 Mitchell R. Vanlandingham handle?
Mitchell R. Vanlandingham focuses on personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mitchell R. Vanlandingham practiced law?
Mitchell R. Vanlandingham has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Mitchell R. Vanlandingham go to law school?
Mitchell R. Vanlandingham earned their education at (J.D., 2018); (B.A., 2013).
How can I contact Mitchell R. Vanlandingham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (UC Hastings)
- 2018
B.A.
University of California, Davis
- 2013

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2019

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