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Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP

Los Angeles, CA·14 offices

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.

Exploring Opportunities at Wood Smith Henning?

VortexLegal has relationships at Wood Smith Henning and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.

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