Cassidy Chivers focuses her practice on complex insurance coverage disputes and insurance litigation in both state and federal courts. She is experienced in coverage analysis and negotiation in multiple jurisdictions, including California, Nevada and Georgia. 

Ms. Chivers also devotes a significant portion of her practice to the defense of design professionals in claims involving all aspects of design and construction, including design and construction defects, professional negligence and contract disputes. Additionally, she counsels clients on contract and risk management issues. Her practice also includes the defense of lawyers, financial advisors and other professionals. Prior to joining Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in October 2000, Ms. Chivers worked as an associate with the firm of Burnham & Brown. 

Ms. Chivers is a member of the San Francisco Bar Association and the American Bar Association. She is also an associate member of the San Francisco Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Ms. Chivers is the author of, "Selected Insurance Coverage Issues Arising In California and Nevada Construction Defect Litigation," a 2004 Hinshaw publication. In addition, she is the author of the “California Law Regarding the Appointment of Independent Counsel” section of the 2005 Hinshaw publication, "Independent Counsel Law In All 50 States." Her other publications include:

• “Three Insurance Pitfalls to Avoid for the Design Professional,” co-author, Professional Lines, a Hinshaw newsletter, December 2008.
• “Limiting Liability for Design Professionals in Construction Defect Claims,” published in Professional Lines, a Hinshaw newsletter, May 2005.
• “Interpreting the Competing Interests of the CGL Insured and Insurer,” published in Professional Lines, a Hinshaw newsletter, June 2004.

Ms. Chivers’ presentations include:

• “Making and Opposing Special Motions to Strike Under California Anti-SLAPP Statute,” Continuing Education for the Bar, San Francisco, California, February 2005
• “Selected Insurance Coverage Issues In California And Nevada Construction Defect Litigation,” OneBeacon Insurance Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 2004.