Carla N. Braunstein

Meet Carla Braunstein, a seasoned litigator with a passion for fighting for her clients. With a focus on construction defects, catastrophic injuries, professional liability, and employment practices, Carla has represented major California developers and general contractors in complex and large-scale construction projects, as well as residential developments.

But Carla's expertise doesn't end there. She's also a skilled defender of individuals, professionals, businesses, and public entities against allegations of negligence, premises liability, products liability, misrepresentation, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty. And when it comes to transactional matters, Carla is well-versed in general business, real estate, and intellectual property matters.

One of Carla's standout strengths is her vast experience in litigating cases involving motor vehicle accidents. She's intimately familiar with the complexities and nuances affecting ride-share technology companies in California, including worker classification and driver regulations. And when it comes to cases involving allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and related claims, Carla is a fierce advocate for her clients.

In addition, Carla frequently represents insurance brokers and their carriers in negligence, bad faith cases, and other disputes with policyholders. She's also a trusted advisor to clients and insurance companies on insurance coverage-related issues.

With Carla on your side, you can rest assured that you're working with a knowledgeable, experienced litigator who's passionate about getting you the results you deserve. Contact her today to see how she can help you.

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Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements

•'Evaluating Slip, Trip, and Fall Claims,' Pete Fowler Construction Services Webinar, March 26, 2026
•' DEI Initiatives for Small to Mid-Size Companies,' West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar, May 15, 2024

Publications

•The Power of Preparation: Maximizing Mediation Outcomes in Complex Litigation
Article, 11.20.25
•California Appellate Court Clarifies Limits of CCP 998 in Post-Judgment Cost Dispute
Case Updates, 2.19.25
•New Changes to California's Summary Judgment Process: What You Need to Know
Article, 12.24.24
•City Not Liable for Park Visitor Shot and Killed in Parking Lot
Case Updates, 11.29.23
•Ninth Circuit Provides Primer on Creating Online Arbitration Agreements that Stick
Case Updates, 5.25.23

In the News

•The Power of Preparation: Maximizing Mediation Outcomes in Complex Litigation
•California Appellate Court Clarifies Limits of CCP 998 in Post-Judgment Cost Dispute
•New Changes to California's Summary Judgment Process: What You Need to Know
•City Not Liable for Park Visitor Shot and Killed in Parking Lot

Honors & Recognitions

•AV Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell