I represent companies and individuals in disputes against insurance companies for coverage of employment practices suits, general liability, officer and director, professional malpractice and other insurance coverage disputes.
I engage in complex civil litigation matters in state and Federal courts involving a wide variety of commercial disputes.
39 years
I represent companies and individuals in disputes against insurance companies. I am thankful to have been a shareholder at Anderson Kill, the nation’s leading law firm in representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. I am now with the Alvarez Firm and my representative cases and matters include the recovery of insurance policy benefits (defense and indemnity) for wage and hour class actions, director and officer (D&O) liability, and professional malpractice. My clients tend to be in the transportation, manufacturing, or hospitality industries. I am a member of three state bars – California, Illinois, and Oregon (inactive) – and have practiced in the following Federal courts: Central District of California; Southern District of California, Northern District of California; Northern District of Illinois; Central District of Illinois; Middle District of Florida, Western District of Washington; Southern District of Mississippi; District of Hawaii; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal; Seventh Circuit Court of Appeal; and the U.S. Supreme Court.
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"Dave is both an excellent litigator and a wise counselor to both businesses and individuals who find themselves in a tangle with an insurance carrier. He will advise clients on avoiding the time and cost of litigation where possible, and will take up their cause in the courtroom when litigation is unavoidable. Dave has been a mentor to me, professionally and personally, and I trust his good counsel. The genuine care he has for those who seek his guidance is just one of the many ways Dave stands apart from his peers. I highly recommend Dave to potential clients and fellow attorneys alike."
Insurance Attorney | May 04
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"Dave Shaneyfelt is unparalleled when it comes to strategic thinking and getting to the bottom line of issues and beyond. Dave is efficient, a great strategist and is sensitive to his clients' needs."
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