David Shedd has a strong civil litigation background representing clients in both state and federal courts. David’s litigation experience includes taking and defending depositions of both lay and expert witnesses and also encompasses all aspects of pre-trial motion practice. In conjunction with his traditional litigation experience, David has also represented clients in many forms of alternative dispute resolution, having played a key role in several arbitrations and mediations.

Since joining BSWB in 2005, David has represented insurers in complex coverage matters arising from commercial line policies, including directors’ and officers’ liability, professional liability, employment practices liability and media liability policies, in addition to financial institution bonds. In addition to his assistance in complex litigation, David’s coverage work has encompassed a range of client services, from offering legal advice on coverage issues arising from complex claims, to effectively advocating clients’ positions in claim disputes. Additionally, while a sizable portion of his coverage experience arises from policies underwritten by domestic insurers, a substantial part of David’s practice is devoted to the representation of syndicates and companies writing domestic and Canadian policies through the London market.

As a corollary to his coverage and litigation work, David also has taken an increasing role in assisting insurance company clients in their efforts to offer new insurance products into the marketplace. This aspect of David’s practice includes advising those companies on complex regulatory matters, drafting policy language and adapting existing policy language to comport with the nuances of each state’s particular insurance requirements.