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Stephen M. Caine
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Stephen M. Caine

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401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1070, Los Angeles, CA 90024-3702

Appellate, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law and 1 more

About 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.

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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Areas of Law

  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility 1
    • Legal Malpractice
  • Professional Liability
  • Other 2
    • Appellate
    • Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Cassel v. Superior Court (2013) 51 Cal.4th 113: Successfully obtained reversal of adverse rulings by the trial court
    Court of Appeal regarding the admissibility of mediation communications offered in professional liability action. The California Supreme Court rules that California's mediation confidentiality statutes are to be applied broadly,
    that all mediation communications are inadmissible
    not subject to discovery.
    Baudino v. SCI California Funeral Services, Inc. (2008) 169 Cal.App.4th 773: Obtained summary judgment for commercial client against allegations of fraud, unfair business practices,
    violation of federal pricing
    consumer notice guidelines (16 Code Fed. Reg. 453.1 - 453.9),
    obtained affirmance of the summary judgment on appeal.
    Brutocao v. The Hunt Club Community Assoc. (G037266) 2008 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 1717: Defended homeowners' association against claims of fraud
    breach of fiduciary duties established in homeowners' association CCRs when homeowner alleged he was treated unequally in Board's decision regarding design of common area amenities.
    Furla v. Jon Douglas Co. (1998) 65 Cal.App.4th 1069: Defended real estate agent in dispute over erroneous appraisal
    claimed misrepresentations arising from inconsistent st
    ards for measuring the square footage of houses under California law. Incomplete release language in a form real estate purchase contract creates liability for misrepresentations by real estate professionals during sale negotiations that would normally be barred in a properly drafted contract.
    Court of Appeal Affirms New Trial Based on Pervasive Attorney Conduct, WSHB Team Sets the St
    ard
    12.15.25
    WSHB's Epic Win: Appellate Victory in Contentious Litigation
    4.11.23
  • Additional Links
    https://www.wshblaw.com/attorney/stephen-m-caine/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1985, California
    United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    United States District Court for the Central District of California
    United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
    United States District Court for the Southern District of California
    United States District Court for the Northern District of California
    Memberships
    Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations
    Association of Southern California Defense Counsel.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Pepperdine University School of Law
    Class of 1985
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Indiana University
    Class of 1982
    B.S.
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Stephen M. Caine was admitted in 1985 to the State of California.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Stephen M. Caine is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, United States District Court for the Northern District of California and United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP has 500 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Stephen M. Caine attended Pepperdine University School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP was established in 1997.

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