Atty. Robert A. Latham III
Robert Latham is a partner in WSHB’s El Segundo office, part of the firm’s Los Angeles presence, with over 35 years of experience. He represents insurers and their insureds throughout Southern California.
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Robert A. Latham III is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Wood Smith Henning Berman Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), Iowa (1983), and California (1986). Educated at Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Duke University (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Los Angeles County Bar Association. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Latham is a partner in WSHB’s El Segundo office, part of the firm’s Los Angeles presence, with over 35 years of experience
- He represents insurers and their insureds throughout Southern California
- Bob represents insurers in litigated first and third party bad faith claim handling cases, declaratory judgment cases on coverage defenses, rescissions, and cancellations, and in lost policy matters
- He has also represented reinsurers in investigating ceded claims and defending them in ceding company liquidations
- In insurance defense matters, Bob represents clients in litigated professional liability matters, defending attorneys, real estate agents and brokers, insurance agents and brokers, and commercial property managers
- He also represents community treatment centers specializing in mental health and elder, dependent adult, and substance abuse care
- Bob has also represented defendants in asbestos cases and public entities in wrongful death, bodily injury, and property damage cases, and in insurance disputes
- He has also represented clients in corporate dissolutions, business tort and trade infringement cases, securities arbitrations, and corporate raiding cases
- Newsroom News •Trial Partner Bob Latham Joins WSHB Firm News, 7.19.22 Publications •The $110 Million Verdict: A Warning Signal for the Long-Term Care Industry Case Updates, 5.21.26 •Ninth Circuit Affirms Right to Jury Trial for Statutory Damages Claimed under California's Unruh Civil Rights Act Case Updates, 5.30.25 In the News •The $110 Million Verdict: A Warning Signal for the Long-Term Care Industry •Ninth Circuit Affirms Right to Jury Trial for Statutory Damages Claimed under California's Unruh Civil Rights Act •Trial Partner Bob Latham Joins WSHB
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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