Carlo Alessandro Coppola

Carlo Alessandro Coppola: Attorney with Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Carlo Coppola has extensive experience across multiple areas of law, including construction, business transactions, litigation, transportation, and insurance. He is recognized for his expertise in complex multi-party civil litigation, with a particular emphasis on construction matters. Carlo has served as counsel in numerous high-stakes residential and commercial construction cases valued in the multi-millions. His clients range from Fortune 500 companies and leading California builders-both public and private-to real estate developers, contractors, construction managers, and design professionals. Carlo is highly skilled in all phases of litigation, including depositions, mediation, arbitration, judicial reference, and trial.

Carlo’s achievements have earned him significant recognition. In 2026, he was named a Best Lawyer in America for Construction Law in Los Angeles, CA. Additionally, he holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards.

Newsroom

News

•New Defined Equity Partners Celebrated at WSHB as 2023 Begins
Firm News, 1.9.23

Publications

•Innocent Spouse Unable to Discharge Debt in Bankruptcy Where Funds Obtained by Fraud
Case Updates, 4.26.23

In the News

•Innocent Spouse Unable to Discharge Debt in Bankruptcy Where Funds Obtained by Fraud
•WSHB Wins Summary Judgment for General Contractor in Case of High Importance to Construction Community
•New Defined Equity Partners Celebrated at WSHB as 2023 Begins

Honors & Recognitions

•Selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law in Los Angeles, CA (2026)
•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Commercial and Business Litigation
  • Construction
  • Mold and Water Damage
  • London Insurance Market
  • Transportation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of San Diego, B.A., Business Administration, 1999
Law School Attended:
University of San Diego, J.D., Business Administration, 2002
Year of First Admission:
2003
Admission:
2003, California; 2004, Arizona
Reported Cases:
Experience: WSHB Wins Summary Judgment for General Contractor in Case of High Importance to Construction Community; 4.21.23
ISLN:
917820852

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (28 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 10/19/22 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/16/19 in Litigation

    Carlo is great to work with. Whether as co-counsel or opposing counsel, he is always easy to get along with. He also advocates very strongly for his clients. Mr. Coppola is very knowledgeable in general litigation issues and appears to get very fa... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/14/18 in Construction Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/15/17 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 10/09/17 in Construction Litigation

    Carlo is an exceptional lawyer. I have been litigating against him in various cases for approximately 10 years. He always represents his clients aggressively while still maintaining a positive working relationship with opposing counsel. The legal... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/10/16 in Construction Litigation

    An outstanding lawyer in every respect. One of the best in the field.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/10/16 in Construction Insurance Defense

    An outstanding lawyer in every respect.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/03/16 in Construction Insurance Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 08/02/16 in Construction Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/02/16 in Transportation

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