Atty. Nanci E. Nishimura
Commissioner, California Commission on Judicial Performance, 2015-2019; 2011-2015; Commissioner, California State Bar Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission, 2005-2008, 2010 (pro tem); Daily Journal Top Women Litigators (2010); "When Judges Cross the Line", Lawyering Skills Program, State Bar of California Annual Meeting (October 2012/2013/2014); "Judicial Behavior in the Courtroom", Continuing Education of the Bar (November 2013); "School Finance: State's Future Mortgaged to Wall Street Bond Scam", The San Francisco Chronicle, Insight (September 2013); "Career Options and Opportunities," Cal
Antitrust & More Attorney · Serving Burlingame, CA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Nanci E. Nishimura at a Glance
Nanci E. Nishimura is a Partner based in Burlingame, California, practicing at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1991) and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at The Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University, Washington, D.C. (J.D., 1989) and University of Southern California (B.A. University, 1975). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Burlingame, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nanci E. Nishimura
- Commissioner, California Commission on Judicial Performance, 2015-2019
- 2011-2015
- Commissioner, California State Bar Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission, 2005-2008, 2010 (pro tem)
- Daily Journal Top Women Litigators (2010)
- "When Judges Cross the Line", Lawyering Skills Program, State Bar of California Annual Meeting (October 2012/2013/2014)
- "Judicial Behavior in the Courtroom", Continuing Education of the Bar (November 2013)
- "School Finance: State's Future Mortgaged to Wall Street Bond Scam", The San Francisco Chronicle, Insight (September 2013)
- "Career Options and Opportunities," California Women Lawyers Annual Conference (April 2012)
- "Doing Justice and Finding Fulfillment in the Law," California Women Lawyers Annual Conference (April 2011)
- "Diversity, Rainmaking and Success in the Legal Profession," California Women Lawyers Affiliates Conference (June 2010)
- "Women Breaking Through in 2009: Capitalizing On Opportunities" (October 2009)
- "Developing Your Oral Argument Style," California Women Lawyers Annual Conference (June 2009)
- "Ethics: How to Keep Your Boss Out of Trouble," San Mateo County Legal Secretaries Association (July 2008)
- "Pathways to the Bench: Judicial Appointments," California Women Lawyers 2008 Annual Conference, "Making Our Voices Count" (June 2008)
- "Strategies for Class Action and Coordination Proceedings," Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, 2008 Litigators Forum, "Class Actions in Action" (February 2008)
- Co-author, "An Invasion of Privacy: The Media's Involvement in Law Enforcement Activities," (1999)
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Nanci E. Nishimura's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nanci E. Nishimura handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Burlingame.
Business & Corporate Law in Burlingame
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Class Action in Burlingame
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Civil Litigation in Burlingame
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Burlingame
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 Burlingame 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 venue, 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.
Burlingame Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Burlingame-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Burlingame Choose Nanci E. Nishimura
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Nanci E. Nishimura's practice in the field of business, class action, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Nanci E. Nishimura brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and U.S. Supreme Court, Nanci E. Nishimura can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, class action, and litigation, Nanci E. Nishimura can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Burlingame
A Burlingame-based practice means Nanci E. Nishimura attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Nanci E. Nishimura Handles in Burlingame
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