Domingo R. Tan

Domingo R. Tan: Attorney with Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
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Biography

Domingo Tan has a broad range of experience in various areas of law, including construction, business litigation, premises liability, transportation, product liability, habitability, insurance and toxic torts. In construction cases, Domingo has acted as lead counsel in numerous multimillion-dollar residential and commercial matters. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, several of California’s largest publicly held and privately held builders, real estate developers, contractors, construction managers and design professionals. He has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, including depositions, mediation, judicial reference, arbitration and trial.

Domingo is proud to be part of WSHB’s Recruiting Committee and Charity Committee. He also serves as a mentor for several associates through the firm’s Mentorship Program. Domingo began with the firm as a Summer Associate in 1999 and he is now Coordinator of the firm’s Law Clerk Program.

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News

•Domingo Tan Receives Prestigious Ollie Award
Firm News, 5.15.24
•WSHB Partner Domingo Tan 'Ollie' Award Finalist
Firm News, 3.6.24
•Domingo Tan Recognized as a 2023 Leader of Influence
Firm News, 1.26.23

Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements

•'There’s No Place Like Home: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Single-Family Home and HOA Defect Claims,' Speaker, CLM Construction Conference (September 20, 2024)
•Domingo Tan to Participate in Roundtable Discussion at Upcoming CLM Construction Conference
Speaking Engagement, Huntington Beach, CA, 9.20.24

Publications

•Nuisance and Negligence Claims Against Geotechnical Firm Reinstated Despite Lack of Privity
Article, 8.27.25
•Federal Circuit Clarifies Limits of Design Liability in GSA Contract Dispute
Case Updates, 7.29.25
•Innocent Spouse Unable to Discharge Debt in Bankruptcy Where Funds Obtained by Fraud
Case Updates, 4.26.23
•Co-Author, Federal Circuit Clarifies Limits of Design Liability in GSA Contract Dispute, in Construction Defect Journal, September 25, 2025

Community Activities

•Habitat for Humanity
•Histiocytosis Association of America
•Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
•Richstone Family Center
•The Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center

In the News

•Nuisance and Negligence Claims Against Geotechnical Firm Reinstated Despite Lack of Privity
•Federal Circuit Clarifies Limits of Design Liability in GSA Contract Dispute
•Domingo Tan Receives Prestigious Ollie Award
•WSHB Partner Domingo Tan 'Ollie' Award Finalist

Honors & Recognitions

•Selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law in Los Angeles, CA (2026)
•Jerrold S. Oliver Award of Excellence (recognized for contributing to the improvement of the construction-defect community) (2024)
•Named a Leader of Influence: Minority Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal (2023)
•Super Lawyers Magazine “Southern California Rising Star” (2009 - 2015)
•Certified Litigation Management Professional

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Corporate
  • Commercial and Business Litigation
  • Construction
  • Covid-19
  • Hospitality
  • Insurance
  • Product Liability
  • Toxic Tort and Occupational Exposure
  • Transportation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Loyola Marymount University, B.A., 1997
Law School Attended:
Loyola Law School, J.D., 2000
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, California
Memberships:

Memberships

•Philippine American Bar Association
•Sigma Chi Fraternity

ISLN:
916031082

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (5 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/15/14 in Construction Defects

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/14/14 in Construction Defects

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/12/14 in Construction Defects

    Top-notch attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/12/14 in Construction Defects

    Domingo has attained the highest level of legal skill. Not only is his understanding of the law superb, his ability to communicate his position ranks among the best the legal field has to offer.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/14/14 in Civil Litigation

    Domingo has demonstrate a high level of judgment and is capable to handle the most difficult cases.

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