Nancy Hersh
About Nancy Hersh
Nancy Hersh is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Nancy Hersh is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Hersh & Hersh A Professional Corporation
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1971
Location: San Francisco, CA
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