Firm History

Andrew J. Waxler, former partner and general counsel of a 200-lawyer national law firm founded the firm with Gretchen S. Carner in April of 2000. The founding partners, experienced in successfully litigating both simple and high profile complex cases, decided to break away from the big firm in order to provide its clients with high quality representation, free of conflicts, at a more economical, yet reasonable and fair cost. In May of 2001, the firm expanded its legal malpractice specialty by adding Barry Z. Brodsky and several of his colleagues. Prior to joining Waxler Carner Brodsky LLP, Mr. Brodsky was the department chair of the Professional Liability Group at Haight, Brown & Bonesteel and developed a reputation as one of the best professional liability defense trial lawyers in California.

WCB's approach to litigation is simple and involves the client at every step of the process. We start by quickly evaluating the case and advising the client of options to solve their problems on favorable terms in an efficient manner.

WCB's philosophy of total client involvement during the process results in the client being fully informed and allows them to have input concerning the strategic decisions made to bring the matter to the most satisfactory resolution possible. Communication with our clients is key to our practice and success.

WCB utilizes the latest communication and computer technology to assist it in providing clients with quick responses to their needs. These technological tools, such as electronic mail and document transfer connections, ensure that WCB's clients have constant and easy access to their lawyers and are provided with the most up-to-date and current information about their case.