Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP

Attorney Jeffrey Smith

Bar Admission:

• California, 2006

Education:

• University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California
  • J.D. - 2006
• University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
  • B.S. - 1998
  • Major: Graphic Design and Journalism

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
• Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
• American Association of Justice (AAJ)

Honors and Awards

• Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Sports Law, 2004
• Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010 - 2018

­­­Attorney William B. Smith

Bar Admissions:

• California, 1973
• U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1973
• U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1987
• U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1992

Education:                                         

• University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1973
  • Honors: Coordinator, National College of Advocacy, 1972
• Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
  • B.A. cum laude - 1970
  • Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma
• University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England - 1969
  • Honors: Junior Year Abroad Program, University Scholar (1968-1969)

Professional Memberships and Achievements: 

• ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), Advocate
• ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), Former Chapter President
• ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), National Board Member
• ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), Chairman of the National ABOTA Civility and Professionalism Committee
• ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), Cal-ABOTA President, 2018
• ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), Cal-ABOTA Board Member
• International Society of Barristers, Former National Membership Chair
• International Society of Barristers, Former National Board Member
• International Society of Barristers, Foundation Board Member
• International Society of Barristers, President, ISOB Foundation 2020-Present
• International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Current National Board Member
• International Academy of Trial Lawyers, State Membership Chair: Northern California
• International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member of the National Membership Committee
• American College of Trial Lawyers, Former Northern California Board Member
• American College of Trial Lawyers, Former Northern California Chair
• ABOTA Foundation, Trustee, Nationally Elected For a 3 Year Term

Honors and Awards

• 2024 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition

­­­Attorney Robert J Waldsmith

Bar Admissions:

• California, 1992

Professional Memberships and Achievements: 

• Named “Northern California Super Lawyer” by San Francisco Magazine
• Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
• Consumer Attorney of the Year Finalist, Consumer Attorneys of California
• National “Most Innovative Use of Technology During Trial” Award Recipient
• “Top 100 Jury Verdicts for 2003 in United States” Award, National Law Journal
• Criminal Litigation Award, Golden Gate University School of Law
• Member, The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

Attorney Nina G. Shapirshteyn

Bar Admissions:

• California
• New York

Education:

• Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York
  
  • J.D.
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Law Review, Pace Law Review
• University of California at San Diego
  
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Major: Management Science with Honors
  • Minor: Regional Specialization in Soviet Studies

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• American Board of Trial Lawyers
• International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Consumer Attorneys of California
• Western Trial Lawyers Association
• San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
• Santa Clara Trial Lawyers Association
• American Bar Association
• American Association for Justice

Languages Spoken:

• English
• Russian