William Alter Kershaw

About

William Alter Kershaw, a distinguished attorney based in California, brings over 25 years of extensive experience in class action, mass tort, and personal injury litigation. As a founding partner of Kershaw, Cook & Talley PC, Bill has built a reputation for his unwavering commitment to his clients and exceptional advocacy skills, successfully navigating complex cases in both state and federal courts, including multi-district and coordinated proceedings. Before establishing his civil practice, Bill honed his legal acumen over nine years at the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, where he tried approximately 75 cases to verdict. His leadership roles included supervising the Consumer and White Collar Fraud Division, various felony trial teams, and the Career Criminal Unit, where he developed a keen understanding of intricate legal matters and the importance of justice. Bill's contributions to the legal community extend beyond his practice. He has served as Chair of the California Consumer Protection Council, President of the Sacramento County Bar Association, and Chairman of the Board for Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard. His expertise has led to numerous appointments as court-appointed lead class counsel and liaison counsel in significant class actions and consumer-related proceedings nationwide. Recognized for his dedication and excellence, Bill has earned accolades such as being named a Northern California Super Lawyer for 11 consecutive years and receiving the Best of the Bar award from the Sacramento Business Journal. He holds an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized as a Top Lawyer in the Sacramento Region by his peers. Beyond his legal practice, Bill is actively engaged in the Sacramento community, supporting local organizations and non-profits such as Make-A-Wish, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, WEAVE, Inc., the YMCA of Superior California, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento, and the St. John's Program for Real Change. With specialties in Class Action Litigation, Complex Litigation, Labor & Employment Law, and Product Liability, Bill Kershaw continues to make a significant impact both in the courtroom and in the community.