Wanger Jones Helsley, P.C.

The lawyers at WJH offer clients both local and statewide representation in a wide range of practice areas. Whether you need representation in State or Federal Court, WJH is an effective advocate able to handle any civil litigation or criminal matter. WJH is the ‘trial lawyer firm’ other attorneys turn to when in need of litigation or trial assistance.

Wanger Jones Helsley PC’s mission is to provide high quality representation and advice to the firm’s clients in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our attorneys specialize in a broad range of practice areas, including the representation of national clientele in complex tort and personal injury claims; construction disputes; the representation of management in employment and labor matters; commercial, business, and real estate litigation; agriculture and agribusiness; insolvency and bankruptcy; water law; insurance defense; environmental law and land use; toxic torts; insurance coverage and bad faith litigation; probate and estate litigation; family law litigation and services; and white collar criminal defense. On any given day, you may find the attorneys at Wanger Jones Helsley PC preparing for trial; advising employers on sensitive labor and employment issues; presenting oral arguments to State or Federal courts of appeal; defending complex tort cases; analyzing new employment or environmental regulations that affect local businesses; advocating before administrative tribunals; steering both debtors and creditors through insolvency and bankruptcy; or providing much-needed guidance to individuals in the areas of family law, estate planning, and probate.

The attorneys at Wanger Jones Helsley PC thrive on new challenges and take great pride in vigorously representing their clients’ interests. As a result, it is no surprise that the firm enjoys an A/V rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating possible from this well-respected national lawyers’ directory. In addition, over half the firm’s lawyers were recognized as 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, including three on the Top 100 list (Oliver W. Wanger, Riley C. Walter, and Kurt F. Vote).