Firm Overview
Wood Smith Henning & Berman is a large West Coast-based insurance defense firm with a national practice spanning construction defect, product liability, and general liability defense. The firm's California roots and growing national footprint serve insurance carriers across a broad range of defense matters.
Associate Experience
Associates at WSHB gain high-volume defense litigation experience with real early courtroom and deposition access. The firm's West Coast base and national reach create diverse opportunities.
Lateral Recruiting Context
WSHB recruits defense litigators across its national offices. For laterals with California or national insurance defense experience, the firm is a significant option.
Rankings
TierLocal/Regional
Firm Size
Total Lawyers552
Associates270
Partners196
Counsel85
Assoc : Partner1.4 : 1
*as of May 2026
Practice Strengths
Insurance DefenseConstruction DefectProduct LiabilityGeneral LiabilityProfessional Liability
Key Markets
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSan DiegoSacramentoOrange CountyFresnoLas VegasPhoenixHoustonDallas+4 more
