Atty. David P. Schack
David P. Schack is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg’s Los Angeles office where he is a member of the Litigation Department.
Insurance Law Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA
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About David P. Schack at a Glance
David P. Schack is a insurance attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in California, California State Bar Association and Idaho, Idaho State Bar Association. Educated at University of California Los Angeles (J.D., 1982) and Stanford University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David P. Schack
- David P. Schack is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg’s Los Angeles office where he is a member of the Litigation Department
- David focuses his practice on insurance coverage litigation and counseling for policyholders and on commercial litigation with an emphasis on real estate-related matters
- In the insurance coverage area, he has helped business and individual policyholders resolve insurance coverage disputes throughout the U.S. through negotiation and litigation and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients
- These complex disputes involve many types of insurance policies, including commercial general liability, directors and officers, errors and omissions, employment practices liability, first-party property, fidelity/crime, motion picture/television liability, professional liability, aviation, tour/event interruption and cyber risks
- In addition, David's commercial litigation experience includes the representation of commercial property owners, developers, commercial landlords and tenants as well as other complex business litigation
- Since 2006, David has been selected for inclusion in the Southern California Super Lawyers, and he is also listed in Who's Who in America
- He is a regular speaker on complex insurance issues
- David is involved in various civic and professional organizations, including the Litigation Section and Insurance Coverage and Corporate Counsel Subsections of the American Bar Association, the Association of Business Trial Lawyers and the ProVisors Beverly Hills III
- He is a member of Construction Compliance Advisory Board for Lorman Education Services, which reviews all programs nationwide for Lorman's Construction Compliance Certification Program
- After earning his B.A. from Stanford University, David earned his J.D. from University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law
- David is admitted to practice before the Bar of California, Bar of Idaho, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and United States District Court for the Northern District of California
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Insurance Law in Los Angeles
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose David P. Schack
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David P. Schack's practice in the field of insurance.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, California State Bar Association and Idaho, Idaho State Bar Association, David P. Schack can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means David P. Schack's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means David P. Schack attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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