Atty. Nancy K. Delaney

Atty. Nancy K. Delaney

About Nancy K. Delaney View website Awards Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

Eureka Eureka 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Nancy K. Delaney at a glance

Nancy K. Delaney is a Member based in Eureka, California, practicing at The Mitchell Law Firm. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1976) and Humboldt State University (A.B. Humboldt, 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Humboldt County and American Bar Associations The State Bar of California The Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California. Serands clients in Eureka, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About Nancy K. Delaney View website

Awards

Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Nancy K. Delaney got this award in 2021

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy K. Delaney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy K. Delaney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Nancy K. Delaney is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

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.

Nancy K. Delaney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Nancy K. Delaney is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Nancy K. Delaney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Nancy K. Delaney is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →

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 Eureka 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 Nancy K. Delaney

Where is Nancy K. Delaney's law office located?
Nancy K. Delaney's law practice is located in Eureka, California. The firm is The Mitchell Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nancy K. Delaney handle?
Nancy K. Delaney focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Nancy K. Delaney practiced law?
Nancy K. Delaney has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Nancy K. Delaney go to law school?
Nancy K. Delaney earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (A.B. Humboldt, 1972).
How can I contact Nancy K. Delaney for a consultation?
You can contact Nancy K. Delaney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Nancy K. Delaney received?
Nancy K. Delaney's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1976
A.B. Humboldt
Humboldt State University
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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