Bertling & Clausen, LLP is a trial and appellate practice specializing in the representation of health care providers in medical, chiropractic and related health care malpractice defense. Other areas of health care law include representing physicians in Medical Board Administrative Hearings, as well as representing government agencies in civil rights actions involving the violation of a prisoner’s access to adequate medical treatment pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983. Practicing throughout Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, we work with major insurance companies such as Norcal, SCPIE, CNA, Chubb, The Doctors Company, TIG, Beta Healthcare Group, General Star, GuideOne, Western Litigation and Medical Protective.

Outside the courtroom, Bertling & Clausen, LLP is dedicated to guiding health care professionals in the areas of risk management by offering seminars on “Surviving a Lawsuit” and other related health care issues. The firm also actively contributes to charities in the Tri-County Area.