About David Allen
David Allen Shaneyfelt is an attorney specializing in business law and insurance claims, currently practicing at The Alvarez Firm in Calabasas, California. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2005, marking a significant milestone in his extensive legal career. Before his California admission, Mr. Shaneyfelt was licensed in Oregon in 1984 and in Illinois in 1991. His academic background includes earning a Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law in 1984 and a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College in 1981. With over four decades of experience, Mr. Shaneyfelt has litigated complex civil matters across both state and federal courts nationwide.
His legal expertise is particularly notable in the realm of insurance claims, where he has represented numerous private and public business entities in disputes against insurance companies and joint powers agencies. Prior to joining The Alvarez Firm, he served as a shareholder with the New York-based law firm Anderson Kill, where he developed his skills in navigating intricate legal fields. At The Alvarez Firm, located at 24005 Ventura Blvd, Calabasas, CA 91302-1447, Mr. Shaneyfelt focuses on a range of issues within business law and insurance claims. His practice encompasses the recovery of insurance policy benefits for various cases, including employment practices liability (EPLI), wage and hour class actions, director and officer (D&O) liability, public entity liability, professional malpractice, reinsurance, accidental death insurance. Lifetime disability claims. This diverse focus allows him to address the needs of his clients effectively.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Shaneyfelt is actively involved with the Life Legal Defense Foundation, where he serves on its Board of Directors. His commitment to community service reflects his dedication to the legal profession and the values it upholds. Furthermore, he is a member of both the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Ventura County Bar Association, which keeps him connected with ongoing developments in the legal field. Mr. Shaneyfelt is admitted to practice before several prestigious courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Ninth Circuits. He is also authorized to practice in various U.S. District Courts, such as the Northern and Central Districts of California, the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, the Western District of Washington, the Southern District of Mississippi. The District of Hawaii. His experience and dedication to his clients have earned him a reputation as a knowledgeable and effective attorney in his field, making him a valuable asset to The Alvarez Firm and the clients he serves.
