Michael Shane Wildermuth

MICHAEL S. WILDERMUTH joined the Nevers, Palazzo, Maddux and Packard Litigation/Arbitration/Mediation Group in 1998. Mike's practice focuses on representing large and small corporations, limited liability companies and individuals in complex business and real estate related litigation matters. Mike's clients have included various local, regional and national businesses and real estate ventures.

Mike has represented public and private entities in state and federal business litigation and commercial real estate disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, trade secret violations and unfair competition, partnership and corporate dissolution, shareholder derivative claims, real estate disputes, insurance coverage declaratory relief/”bad faith” actions, employment related disputes, land acquisition matters, easement and boundary disputes, collections matters, and construction contract disputes.

Mike also represents insurance companies and policy holders in evaluating the obligations of the insurers under numerous different lines of insurance policies, for many types of claims. Additionally, Mike assists business entities and individual clients in disputes with insurance companies over coverage for liability and property claims under various types of insurance policies. He works with clients, their brokers and other trusted advisors in connection with the acquisition or renewal of various types of insurance policies and lines of coverage.

Mike received his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from UCLA. Prior to joining Nevers, Palazzo, Maddux and Packard, he practiced law with Morris, Polich and Purdy, LLP, supervising litigation of significant liability cases. He also served as environmental and entertainment insurance coverage case manager for CNA’s Los Angeles coverage counsel unit.