Atty. David Russell Shane

Atty. David Russell Shane

David Russell Shane is a lawyer practicing aviation insurance, business arbitration, insurance defense and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Greenbrae Greenbrae 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About David Russell Shane at a glance

David Russell Shane is a Member based in Greenbrae, California, practicing at Shane & Taitz. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on insurance, adr, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1983), California (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1984), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1985). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1983) and Carleton College (B.A., 1979). Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin State Bar of California. Serands clients in Greenbrae, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Russell Shane is a lawyer practicing aviation insurance, business arbitration, insurance defense and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • David practices at Shane & Taitz in Greenbrae, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Russell Shane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Russell Shane handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David Russell Shane is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David Russell Shane is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

David Russell Shane is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Greenbrae 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Russell Shane

Where is David Russell Shane's law office located?
David Russell Shane's law practice is located in Greenbrae, California. The firm is Shane & Taitz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Russell Shane handle?
David Russell Shane focuses on insurance, adr, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Russell Shane practiced law?
David Russell Shane has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did David Russell Shane go to law school?
David Russell Shane earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact David Russell Shane for a consultation?
You can contact David Russell Shane directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1983
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1983
California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1985

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