Shelby L. Clark
Shelby L. Clark
Senior Counsel
"I bring sincere interest and curiosity to my work with clients, as well as to my interactions with opposing parties, witnesses, and others involved in the legal process."
Shelby L. Clark
Senior Counsel
"I bring sincere interest and curiosity to my work with clients, as well as to my interactions with opposing parties, witnesses, and others involved in the legal process."
About Shelby
Shelby is a civil and insurance defense attorney who handles personal injury cases, including automobile accidents and premises liability. Many of his clients are small businesses in California's trucking, remediation, and construction industries. Shelby has tried cases in state and federal courts, both as lead counsel and as part of legal teams.
He has also presented on service animal law, which applies to insurance defense and civil litigation cases that involve liability and compliance issues related to service animals.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Experience
- Won California state court appeal overturning adverse family law decision affecting multiple properties and approximately $1 million in debts.
- Won federal bankruptcy court adversary proceeding to order sale of co-owned property, resulting in more than $2 million benefit to debtor client.
- Successfully resolved numerous mediations and post-mediation settlements exceeding client expectations.
Recognition
- University of California Hastings Law, Order of the Coif
Credentials
Education
- University of California Hastings Law, magna cum laude
- Pomona College, BA, 1989
Bar Admissions
- California
- Oregon
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Central District of California
- US District Court for the Eastern District of California
- US District Court for the Northern District of California
- US District Court for the Southern District of California
- US District Court for the District of Oregon
Interests
Did you know...
Shelby was a writer and editor before pursuing a career in law. His publishing work in New York City involved authors who have since risen to great prominence. He enjoys skiing, sailing, and hiking with his dogs.
Community/Civic Activities
Shelby has volunteered and served as an advisor for various animal-related nonprofits and governmental agencies, including initiatives focused on service animals, and has also contributed as an Eagle Scout and occasional community board member.
