Atty. Nigel A. Whitehead

Atty. Nigel A. Whitehead

Nigel A. Whitehead, Esq. has been practicing law since 1988.

San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo 38 J. Erfahrung 38 year
Call (805) 439-6607 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Nigel A. Whitehead at a glance

Nigel A. Whitehead is an Associate based in San Luis Obispo, California, practicing at Ernst Law Group A Law Corporation. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1988) and Westmont College (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in San Luis Obispo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Nigel A. Whitehead, Esq. has been practicing law since 1988
  • Nigel began his career with a Los Angeles firm boasting over 250 lawyers
  • Between 1992 and 2009 he ran his own successful law firm, before teaming up with the Ernst Law Group
  • Nigel handles primarily personal injury matters, his focus and skill being in the courtroom. “Being a lawyer who takes a case to a jury, in my mind, is the highest and best use of a lawyer’s skills
  • Nowhere else in the world can an individual stand up to a huge insurance company or corporation and fight for justice
  • No matter how much money the defense has, or how many lawyers they use, when it comes to the trial one lawyer for each side stands up to the jury…” Nigel is a past President of the Central Coast Trial Lawyers Association, and is currently the Vice President
  • Nigel is married and is the proud father of three children
  • He enjoys golfing, bike riding, and wine tasting in the local area
  • He helps with this daughter’s mock trial team, which has won the past three years

Practice Areas Explained

Nigel A. Whitehead's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nigel A. Whitehead handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Nigel A. Whitehead is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

Nigel A. Whitehead is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.

Nigel A. Whitehead is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Nigel A. Whitehead is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Motorcycle Accidents

Nigel A. Whitehead is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle 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 San Luis Obispo 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 Nigel A. Whitehead

Where is Nigel A. Whitehead's law office located?
Nigel A. Whitehead's law practice is located in San Luis Obispo, California. The firm is Ernst Law Group A Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nigel A. Whitehead handle?
Nigel A. Whitehead focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Nigel A. Whitehead practiced law?
Nigel A. Whitehead has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Nigel A. Whitehead go to law school?
Nigel A. Whitehead earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Nigel A. Whitehead for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1988
B.A.
Westmont College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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