Founded in 1997, Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman is a law firm that offers representation to oil companies, manufacturers, developers and construction management firms in a range of practice areas. It handles cases related to appellate practices, business transactions, catastrophic injuries and commercial litigation. The firm also handles issues regarding construction, environmental, insurance, intellectual property, and labor and employment law. Additionally, it deals in matters concerning real estate, land use and zoning, toxic tort, transportation law, and product and professional liability. The firm s attorneys are members of the North State Building Industry Association, Building Industry Association of Southern California and Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman maintains a location in Newport Beach, Calif.