About Us

 Firm Philosophy

Communication

Communication is the key to any relationship.   From day one, we work with you to understand your position and what you expect from us.   We listen to you throughout the case or transaction so that we can respond to your needs.   We raise potential pitfalls and opportunities as early as possible.   We keep you informed at all stages, reporting on progress at regular intervals and whenever new developments emerge.

Quality

Clients come to us because of our well-earned reputation for service.   The evidence?   Most of our cases come from referral by existing clients.   Service means more than providing quality legal representation and being responsive to our clients' business needs.   Our goal is to be counselors who clients can depend on and have confidence in.   Providing quality service requires a substantial effort by all the lawyers in the firm.   Our partners are actively involved in our clients' matters and do not merely manage the work of others.   Their direct participation is the best guarantee that our work on every project will be at the level our clients have come to expect of us.

Ingenuity

Because every matter is unique, we take a fresh approach to each case, seeking innovative solutions to complex problems.   Since many matters can be resolved without a trial, we first evaluate how a case might be resolved early - in our client's favor - to avoid unnecessary costs.   Does your case demand quick resolution?   Does it call for an aggressive trial strategy?   Technology and a no-nonsense approach converge at our firm to get our clients results - fast.   Just ask the editors at The National Law Journal who profiled us twice: once on the CD-ROM database we use for our case files and library, once on how technology helps us work faster and smarter.

Talent

One of the guiding principles of the firm is the recruitment of exceptionally talented lawyers.   We hire lawyers with diverse backgrounds but with the common trait of outstanding academic and personal achievements.   It is something special to be one of the more than eighty WSH&B attorneys: experts in their fields; ABOTA trial lawyers; pursuing innovative legal ideas and down-to-business methods.   These are creative thinkers, bold litigators who work hard and think ahead.   WSH&B obtains these lawyers through a recruitment program designed to attract highly qualified lawyers from law schools across the country.

WSH&B's reputation and experience are reflected in its clientele and the frequent appearances of its attorneys as lecturers and panelists on programs sponsored by national, state and local bar associations and other professional groups.   We are also committed to the promotion of diversity throughout the firm, which we believe makes us a stronger, more vibrant institution and better able to serve our clients.

Collaboration

The best results are achieved by drawing on the abilities and experience of all of our lawyers.   Consequently, we share our time, ideas, and insight with our colleagues.   We view every client as a client of the firm, not of an individual lawyer, and our lawyers reach out naturally to other firm lawyers with the necessary experience to meet a client's needs.   We enjoy working together as a team; we value excellence and our reward is loyal clients who recognize the difference that results from our dedication.

Results

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman's diversified practice enables us to offer solutions to the most challenging legal issues in virtually every area of law, providing the specific legal advice clients need to compete effectively in an ever-changing business environment.   Most importantly, our firm stands for a commitment to the highest standards in everything we do.   A commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients.

Billing

At all times we adhere to fair billing policies. We do not charge for "roundtable" meetings between partners strategizing over your case. We submit fair, reasonable and clear bills.