Atty. Thomas Frederick Vandenburg
Tom Vandenburg is a partner in WSHB’s Glendale office where his legal practice focuses on environmental, toxic tort and habitability litigation. In his over 30 years practicing law, he has successfully handled numerous complex litigation matters throughout California and in the states of Washington, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado.
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Thomas Frederick Vandenburg is a Partner based in Glendale, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, environmental, and agriculture. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1992) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1989). Active member of Memberships California State Bar, Environmental Section (formerly elected member of the Executive Committee) California State Bar, Litigation Section. Serands clients in Glendale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tom Vandenburg is a partner in WSHB’s Glendale office where his legal practice focuses on environmental, toxic tort and habitability litigation
- In his over 30 years practicing law, he has successfully handled numerous complex litigation matters throughout California and in the states of Washington, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado
- Tom’s environmental practice includes high-exposure multi-party CERCLA cases, Clean Water Act storm water litigation, claims brought under California’s Proposition 65, state law nuisance claims, and others
- His toxic tort practice covers personal injury claims involving alleged occupational and environmental exposures to pesticides, soil fumigants, benzene, VOC’s, hexavalent chromium, metals, industrial solvents, asbestos, silica, and mold
- His habitability practice includes the defense of property owners, property managers and the owners and operators of hotels and mobile home parks
- Tom has served as trial counsel/lead attorney for many high-profile clients, securing environmental, toxic tort and habitability solutions for those clients, including a major university system, numerous public entities, and many large agricultural companies, manufacturers and property owners
- His most recent courtroom success was securing a $3.59 million judgment for an industrial heating client in a CERCLA cost recovery action
- His experience also includes the successful defense of multiple actions for an international automotive manufacturer and the defense of numerous asbestos personal injury claims
- Newsroom News •An Agreement to Toll under CEQA Requires the Input and Agreement of all Necessary and Indispensable Parties Case Updates, 7.30.21 •Superstar Environmental Litigator Joins WSHB Newsroom, 1.23.17 Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements •“Vapor Intrusion in California: Regulation, Litigation and Coverage” Environmental and Emerging Claim Manager Association Annual Conference, April 20, 2023 (with Elizabeth Brockman, Robert Burkholder and Alborz Wozniak) •“Trial and Litigation Themes in Environmental and Coverage Litigation: Depositions, Motion Practice, Mediation and Trial” Environmental and Emerging Claim Manager Association Annual Conference, April 22, 2022 (with Alex Potente and Todd Betanzos) •“Dry Cleaner Litigation - Pay Now or Pay Later!” Environmental and Emerging Claim Manager Association Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, May 2, 2019 (with Elizabeth Brockman, Eleanor Barr and Alborz Wozniak) •“Hot Topics in Toxic Torts: Pesticide Litigation
- Diacetyl Litigation
- PCE Dry Cleaner Litigation” Environmental and Emerging Claim Manager Association Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, April 27, 2018 (with Tracy M. Lewis) •'Vapor Intrusion - Regulatory Update, Technical Issues and Legal Implications' The National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues, 23rd Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, September 22, 2016 (with Alborz Wozniak and Paul Nuti) In the News •California Court Grants Summary Judgment Plus Costs to Chemical Manufacturer in a Product Liability Case •Powerhouse WSHB Team Successfully Argues Right of Intervention Before Ninth Circuit •Global Web Retailer Potentially Liable for Failing to Provide Warnings •An Agreement to Toll under CEQA Requires the Input and Agreement of all Necessary and Indispensable Parties Honors & Recognitions •Selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Environmental in Glendale, CA (2026)
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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.
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
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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 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 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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