Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP - Riverside, CA
Wood Smith Henning and Berman LLP is a nationally recognized full-service litigation defense law firm with a prominent office in Riverside, California. Established in 1997, the firm delivers aggressive trial defense, proactive dispute resolution, and comprehensive legal counsel across complex business litigation, catastrophic injury, construction, real estate, and employment matters for corporations, public entities, and insurance carriers throughout the Inland Empire.
Nationally Renowned Trial Attorneys in the Inland Empire
Founded in 1997 and expanding to Riverside in 2005, Wood Smith Henning and Berman LLP has established itself as an elite national defense powerhouse. The firm combines the sophisticated resources of an AmLaw 200 firm with deep local knowledge of Riverside County courts and Southern California legal landscape. Led by Riverside managing partner Keith E. Smith, the office serves domestic and international insurance carriers, Fortune 500 corporations, public entities, mid-market enterprises, and property owners. When corporate leaders need a lawyer immediately to manage high-stakes disputes or respond to catastrophic emergencies, the firm delivers rapid, strategic, and trial-tested counsel designed to protect commercial interests and mitigate liability exposures.
Comprehensive Practice Areas and Defense Solutions
The attorneys at the Riverside office handle high-exposure disputes from pre-litigation investigation through jury verdict and appellate review. By assembling multidisciplinary defense teams, the practice provides focused representation across a broad array of specialized legal categories:
- Business Litigation and Contract Disputes: Acting as premier business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, the firm defends corporations against claims involving breach of contract, shareholder disagreements, unfair competition, trade secrets, and partnership dissolutions.
- Employment and Labor Defense: Serving as dedicated employment and labor lawyers, the team defends employers against wrongful termination lawyers, workplace discrimination lawyers, sexual harassment allegations, and complex wage and hour class actions under California labor laws.
- Catastrophic Accident and Injury Defense: Renowned as aggressive accident and injury lawyers, the firm defends insureds and self-insured commercial fleets against claims brought by car accident lawyers, truck accident lawyers, and wrongful death lawyers following severe highway collisions.
- Premises and Product Liability: Representing commercial property owners and retailers against claims brought by slip and fall injury lawyers, while defending medical providers and healthcare facilities in high-exposure matters often pursued by medical malpractice lawyers.
- Real Estate and Construction Defect Law: Operating as sophisticated residential real estate lawyers and commercial real estate lawyers, the group represents developers, general contractors, and design professionals in complex multi-party construction defect claims and land use disputes.
Innovative Litigation Management and Proven Trial Readiness
Unlike conventional litigation firms that prioritize billable hours, Wood Smith Henning and Berman LLP emphasizes early resolution and early dispositive motion practice. Utilizing proprietary litigation management technology and rigorous budgeting protocols, the Riverside team delivers data-driven legal strategies that control defense costs while maintaining trial posture. When organizations look to hire business litigation lawyers who are not afraid to take complex matters before a jury, the firm unmatched courtroom track record provides formidable leverage at the settlement table and courtroom alike.
Retaining Strategic Defense Counsel in Riverside
Selecting the right defense firm is pivotal when high-dollar liability or reputational harm is at stake. Whether managing a rapid-response investigation following a catastrophic trucking collision or defending against class-action employment claims, the attorneys at Wood Smith Henning and Berman LLP provide decisive leadership and round-the-clock responsiveness. To consult with seasoned litigators and find an attorney prepared to defend your company interests, contact the Riverside office of Wood Smith Henning and Berman LLP.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the March Air Reserve Base commercial area, within the professional Horizon Business Park just off the I-215 freeway in Riverside, CA.
Building Location
This office is located in a modern, two-story class-B professional office building constructed in 2009. The property is situated in the prestigious Horizon Business Park, which features high-end lobbies and professional landscaping, located directly across the street from the historic March Air Reserve Base.
Parking Details
A shared surface public parking lot is available directly around the building, providing reciprocal and complimentary parking spaces for clients throughout the Horizon Business Park.
Public Transit
Served by Riverside Transit Agency Route 11 (CCLKWS Moreno Valley Loop); nearest stop is at Riverside Dr. + Cactus.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the professional main lobby. Take the stairs or the elevator to the second floor, where you will find the entrance to Suite 200.