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Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLPPartner
David Stephen Webster
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David Stephen Webster

4.9
25 reviews

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

Appellate, Construction, Environmental and 5 more

About David Stephen Webster

An accomplished trial attorney, David Webster specializes in complex civil litigation with a focus on construction defect, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death actions. He has represented a wide range of individuals, including developers, design professionals, and contractors. David’s cases have included multi-million dollar claims involving multiple parties. In a rare construction defect trial, David obtained a defense verdict for our client against all claims, including fraud. He has also successfully represented product manufacturers, motor carriers, and their drivers, in accidents involving serious injury and death. His practice extends to catastrophic injury matters, defending contractors, public entities, common carriers, commercial businesses, and individuals. Many of his injury suits have involved claims of environmental and toxic exposure. David routinely provides insurance coverage analysis and advice, and represents insurance clients in related suits. David holds an unparalleled record of successful verdicts in closely watched, high-exposure matters. He also holds a tremendous record of success in binding arbitrations, and before the appellate court.

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News

•New Defined Equity Partners Celebrated at WSHB as 2023 Begins
Firm News, 1.9.23
•Sunsetting of Emergency Rule to Extend Time to Bring a Civil Action To Trials Spurs Confusion
Coronavirus Resources, 4.11.22

Publications

•Appellate Ruling Reins in Bad Faith Set-Up Traps; Factfinder to Decide Enforceability of Policy Limits Settlement
Case Updates, 9.8.25
•Safetyism is a Danger to the Legal System: Thoughts From A Trial Lawyer
Article, 5.26.23
•Defense Expert Improperly Excluded; Appellate Court Clarifies Burden of Proof
Article, 6.21.22

In the News

•Appellate Ruling Reins in Bad Faith Set-Up Traps; Factfinder to Decide Enforceability of Policy Limits Settlement
•Jury Denies Nuclear Claim in Dog Bite Lawsuit
•WSHB Secures Landmark Victory in Published Appellate Decision
•Safetyism is a Danger to the Legal System: Thoughts From A Trial Lawyer

Honors & Recognitions

•AV Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell

 

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David Stephen Webster got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Transportation
  • Other 7
    • Appellate
    • Construction
    • Environmental
    • Complex Tort and Casualty
    • Mass Torts and Class-Action Defense
    • Product Liability
    • Property Management and Tenant Litigation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Western Heritage Insurance Company v. Frances Todd, RG14742991, A152428
    Belo v. Ballyhallinan, San Francisco County, CGC-16-552777
    Catino v. A/G Farms, MCV070882
    Corvin v. Corvin, 110CV189732
    Griggs v. Arriola, 255248
    Paulson v. Johnson, CV 181544
    Hansen v. East Bay Floorcovering, RG15765238
    Livingstone v. The Bridges Golf Club, C12-02356
    City of Newark v. W.A. Thomas, RG07343608
    Sumpter v. Clark, SL009943
    Plummer v. Far West Associates, C98-00328
    Lake Merritt Plaza v. HOK Architects
    Jury Denies Nuclear Claim in Dog Bite Lawsuit
    5.19.25
    WSHB Secures L
    mark Victory in Published Appellate Decision
    8.11.23
    Published Appellate Opinion Upholding Summary Judgment in Favor of Commercial Tenant Against $3.5M Subrogation Suit
    7.24.19
    Defense Summary Judgment in Favor of Defendant Northern California City Against $4M Wrongful Death Suit
    4.26.18
    Defense Summary Judgment in Favor of Commercial Tenant Against $3.5M Subrogation Suit
    10.24.17
    Jury Rejects $1.4 Million+ Dem
    by Plaintiff: 12-0 Verdict for Defense
    11.20.15
  • Additional Links
    http://www.wshblaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, California
    1991, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of San Francisco School of Law
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    California State University, Chico
    Class of 1987
    B.S.
    Political Science

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    Yes, David Stephen Webster has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP has 500 attorneys at this location.
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    David Stephen Webster attended University of San Francisco School of Law.
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    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP was established in 1997.

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