Atty. Stephen M. Caine
An experienced attorney of over 30 years, Stephen Caine’s practice focuses on the representation of clients in appellate and trial courts primarily in the defense of professional liability claims. He defends architects, engineers, attorneys, accountants, doctors, nurses, and other licensed professionals in commercial and corporate litigation, homeowners’ association liability, civil RICO claims, insurance “bad faith” actions, toxic exposure claims including asbestos litigation and California’s “Prop. 65,” and general liability tort claims.
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Stephen M. Caine is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Wood Smith Henning Berman Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, health care, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States District Court for the (1985). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Indiana University (B.S., 1982). Active member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- An experienced attorney of over 30 years, Stephen Caine’s practice focuses on the representation of clients in appellate and trial courts primarily in the defense of professional liability claims
- He defends architects, engineers, attorneys, accountants, doctors, nurses, and other licensed professionals in commercial and corporate litigation, homeowners’ association liability, civil RICO claims, insurance “bad faith” actions, toxic exposure claims including asbestos litigation and California’s “Prop. 65,” and general liability tort claims
- He has been certified as a specialist in appellate law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization since 2002
- Steve has researched and authored over 125 appellate briefs in the California Court of Appeal, California Supreme Court, and United States Court of Appeal
- Newsroom News •Trial Attorney Stephen Caine Joins WSHB Firm News, 7.19.22 Publications •Understanding Appellate Fee Awards in California Discovery After Baer v
- Tedder Case Updates, 12.12.25 •Attorneys Duty to Notify Opposing Party of Intent to Seek a Default Case Updates, 10.31.22 In the News •Court of Appeal Affirms New Trial Based on Pervasive Attorney Conduct, WSHB Team Sets the Standard •Understanding Appellate Fee Awards in California Discovery After Baer v
- Tedder •WSHB's Epic Win: Appellate Victory in Contentious Litigation •Attorneys Duty to Notify Opposing Party of Intent to Seek a Default
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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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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why local counsel matters in California
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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