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Carla N. Braunstein
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Carla N. Braunstein

4.9
12 reviews

1401 Willow Pass Road, Suite 700, Concord, CA 94520-7982

Construction, Product Liability, Professional Liability and 5 more

About Carla N. Braunstein

Meet Carla Braunstein, a seasoned litigator with a passion for fighting for her clients. With a focus on construction defects, catastrophic injuries, professional liability, and employment practices, Carla has represented major California developers and general contractors in complex and large-scale construction projects, as well as residential developments.

But Carla's expertise doesn't end there. She's also a skilled defender of individuals, professionals, businesses, and public entities against allegations of negligence, premises liability, products liability, misrepresentation, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty. And when it comes to transactional matters, Carla is well-versed in general business, real estate, and intellectual property matters.

One of Carla's standout strengths is her vast experience in litigating cases involving motor vehicle accidents. She's intimately familiar with the complexities and nuances affecting ride-share technology companies in California, including worker classification and driver regulations. And when it comes to cases involving allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and related claims, Carla is a fierce advocate for her clients.

In addition, Carla frequently represents insurance brokers and their carriers in negligence, bad faith cases, and other disputes with policyholders. She's also a trusted advisor to clients and insurance companies on insurance coverage-related issues.

With Carla on your side, you can rest assured that you're working with a knowledgeable, experienced litigator who's passionate about getting you the results you deserve. Contact her today to see how she can help you.

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Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements

•Partner Carla Braunstein to Present at West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar
Speaking Engagement, Anaheim, CA, 5.15.24

Publications

•The Power of Preparation: Maximizing Mediation Outcomes in Complex Litigation
Article, 11.20.25
•California Appellate Court Clarifies Limits of CCP 998 in Post-Judgment Cost Dispute
Case Updates, 2.19.25
•New Changes to California's Summary Judgment Process: What You Need to Know
Article, 12.24.24
•City Not Liable for Park Visitor Shot and Killed in Parking Lot
Case Updates, 11.29.23
•Ninth Circuit Provides Primer on Creating Online Arbitration Agreements that Stick
Case Updates, 5.25.23

In the News

•The Power of Preparation: Maximizing Mediation Outcomes in Complex Litigation
•California Appellate Court Clarifies Limits of CCP 998 in Post-Judgment Cost Dispute
•New Changes to California's Summary Judgment Process: What You Need to Know
•City Not Liable for Park Visitor Shot and Killed in Parking Lot

Honors & Recognitions

•AV Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell

 

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Carla N. Braunstein got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Professional Liability
  • Transportation
  • Insurance
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility 1
    • Legal Malpractice
  • Other 4
    • Construction
    • Product Liability
    • Commercial and Business Litigation
    • Real Estate and Land Use

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Successfully compelled arbitration on behalf of a large technology company based on an arbitration provision clicked on in the client's app.
    Won dismissal of a product defect cause of action against an app-based technology company by arguing that the company's app did not qualify as a product.
    Obtained multiple successful motions for summary judgment rulings on behalf of an insurance broker in several cases brought by property owners after their homes burned in a wildfire.
    Won a full defense verdict for a commercial condominium conversion project developer, recovering more than $200,000 in attorney's fees.
    Achieved a favorable verdict
    all costs, overcoming a 998 offer on behalf of a vineyard harvester in a property damage
    lost profits action.
    Won a motion for judgment on the pleadings on behalf of a golf club
    against a pro per plaintiff who alleged causes of action for violation of civil rights, libel, violation of the business
    professions code,
    false imprisonment. The court's ruling led the plaintiff to dismiss the case.
    Successfully obtained a dismissal on behalf of a real estate developer through a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute after the action was compelled to arbitration, the plaintiff failed to pay arbitration fees
    failed to obtain a court stay during the arbitration process.
    Obtained terminating sanctions against a pro per plaintiff after strategically serving the plaintiff with requests for admissions
    aggressively pursuing a motion to compel when the plaintiff failed to respond.
    Successfully obtained a dismissal of a commercial l
    lord
    their attorneys through a 12(b)(6) motion based on Anti-SLAPP statutes after the l
    lord moved to evict the plaintiff.
    Successfully opposed a utility company's motion for ruling on strict liability claims against a governmental entity
    contractor client.
    Won a motion for summary judgment based on the statute of limitations on behalf of a developer
    against a property owner.
  • Additional Links
    https://www.wshblaw.com/professionals-carla-braunstein

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2007, California
    U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    Memberships

    Memberships

    •Contra Costa County Bar Association Women's Section, Member
    •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Member

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Golden Gate University School of Law
    Class of 2007
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California, San Diego
    Class of 1999
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1977

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Carla N. Braunstein was admitted in 2007 to the State of California.
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    Yes, Carla N. Braunstein has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP has 500 attorneys at this location.
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    Carla N. Braunstein attended Golden Gate University School of Law.
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    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP was established in 1997.

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