Nairi Paterson, Esq. is a Senior Trial Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm. Nairi brings over 22 years of experience as a trial attorney. She specializes in helping clients who have been injured, including persons who have experienced catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, automobile and bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises incidents, and other areas involving personal injury. She earned her B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1997, followed by a J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2000. In law school, Nairi earned the American Jurisprudence Award in Torts and published a law review article.
Nairi previously worked as a defense attorney for many years, including over 11 years as an in-house Senior Trial Attorney for a large national insurance company. Nairi has tried multiple cases before juries to verdict. She has also completed binding arbitrations. Nairi’s extensive prior experience gives her a better perspective and fuller understanding of all aspects of each case to help her vigorously advocate for her clients.
Admissions
- State Bar of California
- United States District Court of the Northern District of California
- United States District Court of the Eastern District of California
Professional Affiliations
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
- Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers’ Association, and
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
With a distinguished career, Nairi has extensive trial experience. In addition to completing jury trials, she has successfully argued before the California Court of Appeal, maintaining her trial victory. Her dedication to her clients is evident in her approach, as she prioritizes their needs and tirelessly works to secure the justice they deserve.
Outside of her legal practice, Nairi enjoys spending quality time with her family, including her three dogs, exploring new destinations through travel, hiking, and gardening.