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Richard D. Shively 
San Francisco, California
phone 415-433-8000
888-433-8335
fax 415-433-4816

Richard D. Shively, Special Counsel
Civil Litigation and Complex Insurance Coverage

Richard Shively has specialized in civil litigation over the past 28 years, handling cases in the following areas:  insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, professional liability, products liability, complex commercial disputes and government contracts.

Representative Case Examples

Obtained full insurance coverage for maritime clients for settlements paid to seamen who suffered asbestos injuries.

Secured ruling of first impression in California that all sums rule applicable to CGL policies also applies to maritime Protection and Indemnity policies.

Obtained insurance coverage for defense costs incurred by oil exploration company executive in connection with suits brought by disgruntled investors.

Professional Affiliation

Member, San Francisco Bar Association

Admissions

All State and Federal District Courts in California

Education

J.D., 1982, University of California, Hastings College of the Law

B.A., 1979, New College of Florida

"Pillsbury & Levinson recently handled a sensitive and difficult professional liability case for our company with tact and great success. P&L's lawyers came up to speed quickly and convinced the insurance company to come to the table. Before P&L was hired, the insurance company refused to fund a proposed settlement at the level we believed was appropriate. Within a very short time frame after P&L was hired, the insurance company ended up paying everything we said it owed and we did not have to go out of pocket at all. This was a great result that helped stabilize our company through a delicate time. We recommend P&L without reservation."

Managing Partner, Northern California Law Firm

600 Montgomery Street - 31st Floor San Francisco, CA 94111 415.433.8000 888.433.8335