Atty. Nicholas M. Gedo

Atty. Nicholas M. Gedo

Having focused his practice on appellate and complex motion matters for the last 20 years, Nick offers clients a range and depth of appellate experience available almost nowhere outside of boutique appellate firms. Nick has now handled over 30 appellate matters and well over 50 summary judgment motions in both California and Ninth Circuit courts, obtaining successful results in the vast majority of his cases (see sample list of appellate matters he's handled below).

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Profile Summary

About Nicholas M. Gedo at a glance

Nicholas M. Gedo is an Of Counsel based in Glendale, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, environmental, insurance, and appellate. Educated at University of California Hastings Law School (J.D., 1987) and Occidental College (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Glendale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Having focused his practice on appellate and complex motion matters for the last 20 years, Nick offers clients a range and depth of appellate experience available almost nowhere outside of boutique appellate firms
  • Nick has now handled over 30 appellate matters and well over 50 summary judgment motions in both California and Ninth Circuit courts, obtaining successful results in the vast majority of his cases (see sample list of appellate matters he's handled below)
  • He developed his obsession with clear, concise writing as an English major at Occidental College in Los Angeles and obtained his J.D. from UC Law San Francisco (formerly Hastings College of the Law)
  • He became Of Counsel with WSHB just after the firm's inception in 1997
  • In the News •Appellate Court Directs Entry of Summary Judgment for WSHB in Multi-Million Dollar Dog Bite Lawsuit •Defense Secures Summary Judgment in Workplace Injury Litigation •Appellate Victory for Child Psychologist Sued Over Custody Recommendations •WSHB Wins Summary Judgment for General Contractor in Case of High Importance to Construction Community

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas M. Gedo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas M. Gedo 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

Nicholas M. Gedo is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Nicholas M. Gedo is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Nicholas M. Gedo is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Nicholas M. Gedo is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Glendale 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 Nicholas M. Gedo

Where is Nicholas M. Gedo's law office located?
Nicholas M. Gedo's law practice is located in Glendale, California. The firm is Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas M. Gedo handle?
Nicholas M. Gedo focuses on personal injury, product liability, environmental, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Nicholas M. Gedo go to law school?
Nicholas M. Gedo earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Nicholas M. Gedo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California Hastings Law School
- 1987
B.A.
Occidental College
- 1982

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