Atty. Sheila E. Fix
A seasoned trial lawyer, Sheila Fix brings unmatched courtroom experience and strategic precision to her defense of clients in complex, high-exposure litigation. Over the course of her career, Sheila has tried more than 75 cases - including 20 jury trials - earning a reputation for results, leadership, and unflappable advocacy.
Environmental & More Attorney · Serving Glendale, CA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Sheila E. Fix at a Glance
Sheila E. Fix is a Partner based in Glendale, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (1987) and California (1988). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1987) and Bowdoin College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •National Association of Home Builders Construction Law Attorney Forum •Building Industry Association of Southern California •Associated General Contractors of California •U, S, and Green Building Council, Los Angeles Chapter •Licensed California Real Estate Broker. Serves clients in Glendale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sheila E. Fix
- A seasoned trial lawyer, Sheila Fix brings unmatched courtroom experience and strategic precision to her defense of clients in complex, high-exposure litigation
- Over the course of her career, Sheila has tried more than 75 cases - including 20 jury trials - earning a reputation for results, leadership, and unflappable advocacy
- Sheila defends clients across a broad spectrum of practice areas, including catastrophic injury, toxic tort, habitability, construction, professional liability, and transportation
- Her approach combines meticulous preparation with practical, business-minded solutions that protect her clients’ interests both inside and outside the courtroom
- In her habitability and toxic tort practice, Sheila represents property owners, landlords, and operators of hotels and mobile home parks in personal injury and property damage claims involving asbestos, mold, lead, pesticides, and other alleged environmental exposures
- She is known for her ability to dismantle complex causation theories through expert-driven analysis and strategic case framing
- Her construction practice spans commercial and residential projects, public works, and geotechnical claims such as landslides and subsidence
- Sheila also maintains an active employment defending employers in claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour disputes as well as a professional liability practice defending realtors, home inspectors, architects, and other professionals against negligence and fraud claims
- Before entering private practice, Sheila served on active duty in the U.S
- Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps
- Thereafter, she continued to serve in the Navy Reserve JAG Corps from which she retired as a Captain (O-6)
- Her distinguished military career included key leadership positions such as Reserve Deputy Inspector General, Deputy Force Judge Advocate, and Staff Judge Advocate for multiple commands
- Sheila’s service earned numerous honors, including the Legion of Merit and the Judge Advocate’s Association Outstanding Career Armed Services Attorney Award
- Drawing on her military discipline and courtroom command, Sheila delivers smart, strategic, and decisive representation for every client she serves
- Newsroom News •WSHB Partner Sheila Fix Honored as Los Angeles Business Journal Woman of Influence in Construction, Engineering, and Architecture Firm News, 1.19.26 •WSHB Partner Sheila Fix Selected as Los Angeles Business Journal's Woman of Influence in Construction, Engineering, and Architecture Firm News, 1.20.25 •Sheila Fix Presented with Meritorious Service Medal Newsroom, 1.22.13 Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements •'Peace, Joy & Happiness: The Zen of Mediating Difficult Positions and Issues with Emotional Parties,' CLM New York Conference •'Look Out: Impact of the Labor Crisis on Construction Claims and the Right to Repair,' CLM Construction Conference •'Green Building Products - Can They Perform as Promised?,' International Builders Show •'Meeting the Challenge of the Construction Defect Claim: A Pro-Active Risk Management Strategy,' Los Angeles County Bar Association •'Going Green: Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side?,' West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar •'Meeting the Challenge of the Multi-Family Housing Construction Claim,' National Association of Homebuilders International Builders Show Publications •Supreme Court Showdown: ADA Standing in Crosshairs Case Updates, 4.17.23 •Changing Demographics Drive Jury Verdicts and Impact Claims Analysis In California's Central Valley Publications, 3.11.14 •Virtually Accessible: A Recent Supreme Court Action Opens the Door to ADA Lawsuits Over Website Accessibility , CLM Magazine (November 2019) In the News •WSHB Partner Sheila Fix Honored as Los Angeles Business Journal Woman of Influence in Construction, Engineering, and Architecture •WSHB Partner Sheila Fix Selected as Los Angeles Business Journal's Woman of Influence in Construction, Engineering, and Architecture •Supreme Court Showdown: ADA Standing in Crosshairs •Jury Rejects $1.9 Million Mold Claim
- Plaintiff Must Pay Defense Fees and Costs Honors & Recognitions •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell •Selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law in Glendale, CA (2026) •Named a Woman of Influence in Construction, Engineering, and Architecture by the Los Angeles Business Journal (2025 - 2026) •Named a Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine (2013 - 2017, 2023) •Named a Top 100 Attorney by the Los Angeles Business Journal (2023) •Named a Woman of Influence: Attorney by the Los Angeles Business Journal (2023) •The Judge Advocates Association's U.S
- Navy Reserve Outstanding Career Judge Advocate Award (2016) •Rear Admiral Hugh H. Howell, Jr., Award of Excellence, Junior Officer, West Coast •National Merit Scholar •Navy League Military Woman of Achievement
Practice Areas Explained
Sheila E. Fix's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheila E. Fix handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Glendale.
Personal Injury in Glendale
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Sheila E. Fix is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment Law in Glendale
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Sheila E. Fix is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Workers Compensation in Glendale
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Sheila E. Fix is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
Environmental Law in Glendale
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Sheila E. Fix is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Glendale
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 Glendale 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 venue, 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.
Glendale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Glendale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Glendale Choose Sheila E. Fix
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Sheila E. Fix's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, workers comp, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sheila E. Fix brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and California, Sheila E. Fix can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and workers comp, Sheila E. Fix can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Glendale
A Glendale-based practice means Sheila E. Fix attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Sheila E. Fix Handles in Glendale
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