Atty. Nancy A. McPherson
As Senior Counsel in WSHB’s Northern California office, Nancy McPherson is distinguished by her sophisticated approach to complex litigation, including catastrophic injury, property damage, construction defects, and landlord-tenant disputes. She successfully leads the defense of multiple public entities, including local municipalities, sanitary districts, housing authorities, cities, and school districts, in matters related to inverse condemnation and nuisance, landslides, overflow claims, dangerous conditions, and collection and contract disputes.
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About Nancy A. McPherson at a glance
Nancy A. McPherson is a Senior Counsel based in Concord, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1983), California (1987), and North Carolina (2011). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1983) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships •CCC Bar Association. Serands clients in Concord, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As Senior Counsel in WSHB’s Northern California office, Nancy McPherson is distinguished by her sophisticated approach to complex litigation, including catastrophic injury, property damage, construction defects, and landlord-tenant disputes
- She successfully leads the defense of multiple public entities, including local municipalities, sanitary districts, housing authorities, cities, and school districts, in matters related to inverse condemnation and nuisance, landslides, overflow claims, dangerous conditions, and collection and contract disputes
- These cases have involved injunctive relief, as well as personal injury and property damage claims
- Nancy has also litigated multiple construction injury cases
- Her representation of school districts extends to sensitive matters, including sexual assault litigation
- She has advocated for public housing authorities and prosecuted a significant number of Unlawful Detainer claims, frequently moving to jury and court trials when settlements could not be achieved
- In addition, her practice encompasses collection actions on behalf of lending businesses and trust and estate matters
- A seasoned litigator, she has brought seven jury trials to verdict and authored briefs for the California Court of Appeal
- In her first jury trial, she secured a defense verdict in just seven minutes
- Beyond the courtroom, her mediation credentials include service for the Contra Costa, Solano, and Alameda County Superior Courts, and she is formally trained by the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University
- An avid sports fan, she closely follows Pittsburgh teams
- When away from the courtroom, she enjoys playing tennis and golf and pursues sewing as a creative hobby
- Newsroom News •WSHB Celebrates Excellence Within its Ranks With 27 Attorneys Named to Senior Counsel Firm News, 1.1.26 In the News •WSHB Celebrates Excellence Within its Ranks With 27 Attorneys Named to Senior Counsel
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Nancy A. McPherson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy A. McPherson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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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