Business Details
Trusted Legal Defense & Litigation Services in California
Garcia Shaw, APC is a distinguished trial and litigation law firm dedicated to defending corporate, municipal, and individual clients in complex legal matters. With over a century of combined legal experience, our attorneys specialize in insurance defense litigation, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice, and business/commercial litigation. We are recognized for our rigorous handling of suspicious first- and third-party claims, including thousands of examinations under oath and depositions related to fraudulent or inflated claims. Our team has successfully litigated cases across Northern and Central California, serving clients in counties such as Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, and Fresno.We maintain offices in Walnut Creek, San Jose, Sacramento, and Fresno, enabling efficient case management across California. Our commitment to professional excellence is reflected in longstanding client relationships, including partnerships with top-rated insurance companies nationwide. We also provide customized legal training seminars on topics like litigation techniques, bad faith issues, and handling suspicious claims, further demonstrating our industry leadership and dedication to client education.
Services
Insurance Defense Litigation
Personal Injury Defense
Product Liability Defense
Professional Malpractice Defense
Business/Commercial Litigation
Suspicious Claims Investigation
Examinations Under Oath
Legal Training Seminars
Bad Faith Litigation
Catastrophic Injury Cases
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of combined legal experience in insurance defense litigation.
- Our team specializes in handling complex personal injury and product liability cases.
- We conduct thousands of examinations under oath for suspicious claims annually.
- We maintain offices in four key California locations for efficient case management.
- We provide customized legal training seminars on litigation techniques and claim handling.
Services
Insurance Defense Litigation
We provide comprehensive defense strategies for insurance-related claims, including personal injury, property damage, and coverage disputes. Our attorneys have extensive experience in first- and third-party claims litigation. With thousands of examinations under oath conducted, we effectively challenge fraudulent or inflated claims through deposition testimony and courtroom advocacy.
Personal Injury Defense
Our team defends clients in personal injury cases involving automobile accidents, assault and battery claims, and catastrophic injury allegations. We specialize in identifying questionable medical billing practices and challenging unreasonable damage claims. With decades of combined experience, we deliver cost-effective defense strategies for bodily injury litigation.
Product Liability Defense
We represent manufacturers and distributors in product liability claims involving alleged defects and safety issues. Our attorneys have successfully litigated complex cases in state and federal courts. We focus on technical analysis, expert witness preparation, and challenging questionable injury claims to achieve favorable outcomes.
Legal Training Seminars
We offer customized training programs for insurance professionals on litigation techniques, bad faith prevention, and suspicious claim identification. Our seminars cover examinations under oath procedures and handling questionable medical billing practices. These nationwide training sessions are led by experienced attorneys with decades of courtroom experience.
Commercial Litigation
We handle business disputes involving contracts, professional malpractice, and construction defects. Our attorneys have extensive experience in commercial arbitration and mediation. We focus on resolving complex business conflicts through strategic litigation while minimizing client costs and operational disruption.
People
Phaidra M. Garcia
Attorney
Phaidra M. Garcia specializes in insurance defense litigation with extensive experience in personal injury and product liability cases. She actively participates in client training seminars and courtroom advocacy.
Paula M. Shaw
Attorney
Paula M. Shaw focuses on commercial litigation and professional malpractice defense. With decades of legal experience, she represents corporate clients in complex business disputes across California.
David A. McDowell
Attorney
David A. McDowell handles catastrophic injury cases and construction defect litigation. He has significant courtroom experience in defending insurance claims and suspicious loss investigations.
Gianina Dimitriou
Attorney
Gianina Dimitriou specializes in bad faith litigation and coverage disputes. She regularly conducts examinations under oath and represents clients in complex insurance defense matters.
Aaron Posner
Attorney
Aaron Posner focuses on product liability defense and commercial arbitration. He has successfully litigated cases involving alleged manufacturing defects and business contract disputes.
Questions
What areas of law does Garcia Shaw specialize in?
We specialize in insurance defense litigation, personal injury, product liability, professional malpractice, and business/commercial litigation cases.
Do you handle cases outside Northern and Central California?
While our offices are in Northern and Central California, we provide legal services throughout the United States via onsite training seminars.
What experience do you have with suspicious insurance claims?
Our attorneys have conducted thousands of examinations under oath and depositions related to suspicious property loss and personal injury claims.
Can you provide legal training for insurance professionals?
Yes, we offer customized training seminars on litigation techniques, bad faith issues, and handling suspicious claims nationwide.
What types of clients do you typically represent?
We represent corporate entities, municipalities, insurance companies, and individual clients in complex litigation matters.
How many attorneys are in your firm?
We have six named attorneys with extensive experience in insurance defense and commercial litigation.
