Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP is pleased to announce the return of Claudia Borsutzki as a partner in the firm’s Ventura County office. A seasoned litigator with more than 17 years of combined experience in California and Germany, Borsutzki brings an exceptional blend of international perspective, strategic insight, and proven advocacy to the firm’s robust litigation practice.
“I’m thrilled to return to WSHB — a place that helped shape my professional growth and reflects my commitment to excellence and client service,” said Borsutzki. “I look forward to contributing to the continued success of the Ventura County office and partnering with our clients to deliver strategic, efficient solutions to their most pressing challenges.”
Widely recognized as one of the go-to lawyers for handling all facets of habitability, general liability and medical malpractice matters, Borsutzki is sought out by real estate investment trusts, property owners, property managers, healthcare providers for her prowess and consistent success tackling the most complex and challenging habitability, general liability and medical malpractice cases. Her deep understanding of the legal and operational issues unique to this space has made her a trusted partner to clients navigating sensitive, high-stakes disputes.
Borsutzki is well regarded for her success representing clients in high stake litigation. A skilled negotiator, she excels in handling difficult mediation and settlement negotiations across a wide spectrum of matters, including catastrophic injury, products liability, toxic tort, subrogation and medical malpractice issues. She has drafted and argued dispositive motions on some of the most technical issues, and consistently achieves results through curated case strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals and risk profile.
Licensed to practice law in both California and Germany, Borsutzki is fluent in English and German. Before establishing her legal career in California, she spent three years litigating complex civil matters in Germany. She then represented German and American clients located in the United States as a German counsel for seven years at an international law firm while studying for the California State Bar. This international foundation gives her clients a distinct advantage when navigating cross-border disputes or cases with culturally nuanced dynamics.
Known for her passion, precision, and unrelenting advocacy, Borsutzki approaches each matter with a results-driven mindset and unwavering dedication to achieving client objectives.
“We are delighted to welcome Claudia back to WSHB,” said Danielle Kuck, Managing Partner of the Thousand Oaks office. “She is an exceptional litigator whose expertise in habitability law and global litigation experience make her an incredible asset to our team and to the clients we serve.”
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