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David B. Shelton
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David B. Shelton

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300 South Orange Avenue, P.O. Box 1873, Orlando, FL 32801

Appellate, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith, Class Actions and 1 more

About David B. Shelton

David Shelton concentrates his practice in the areas of coverage and bad faith, appeals and class actions. He represents clients in class action litigation and insurance claims involving automobile (personal and commercial), homeowners, excess/umbrella, commercial general liability, marine, and life insurance.

As a focal part of his practice, David handles appeals in federal and state courts throughout Florida. His most notable appellate wins have involved the representation of major insurance companies pertaining to issues such as insurance coverage, insurance policy renewal and uninsured motorist coverage. He also handles appeals involving product liability and general tort/negligence issues including spoliation of evidence.

Outside of the courtroom, David has both authored and lectured on insurance issues. He has written several articles for Trial Advocate Quarterly and has spoken at seminars on insurance-related topics including bad faith. His published works include case studies involving insurance company litigation, litigation under Florida’s Civil Remedy Statute and bad faith claims.

Certifications

•AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Awards & Honors

•Best Lawyers in America, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Insurance Law, Orlando, 2020
•Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law, 2013-2026
•Listed in Florida Super Lawyers 2009

Articles & Presentations

•Author, 'Florida’s Fourth DCA Upholds Sworn Proof of Loss Requirement,' November 2015
•Lecturer, 'Insurance Industry Issues, including Bad Faith Litigation'
•Author, 'Blanchard v. State Farm: Finally, The Answer As To When A First-Party Bad Faith Claim Accrues For Purposes of Section 624.155, Florida Statutes,' Trial Advocate Quarterly
•Author, 'Recoverable Damages in Litigation Under Florida's Civil Remedy Statute,' Trial Advocate Quarterly
•Author, 'Procedural Considerations in Civil Remedy Actions,' Trial Advocate Quarterly

David's News and Insights

08.21.2025
Firm News

27 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Dan Gerber and Leonard Dietzen Named “Lawyer of the Year;”...

08.15.2024
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Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys

Two Named “Lawyer of the Year” and Two Named “Ones...

08.17.2023
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Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys with Managing Partner Frank Sheppard Named Lawyer of the Year

ORLANDO, FL - August 17, 2023 - Best Lawyers has...

08.19.2022
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23 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2023

Orlando, Fla., August 18, 2022 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to...

08.19.2021
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Eighteen RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2022

ORLANDO - August 19, 2021 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to...

08.20.2020
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18 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2021

ORLANDO, FL - August 20, 2020 - Eighteen RumbergerKirk attorneys...

08.15.2019
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Nineteen RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2020

RumbergerKirk is pleased to announce that nineteen of its attorneys...

08.15.2019
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David Shelton Named “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Law

Orlando partner David Shelton has been recognized as the 2020...

08.15.2018
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Best Lawyers in America 2019 Recognizes Nineteen RumbergerKirk Attorneys

ORLANDO, FL - August 15, 2018 - RumbergerKirk is pleased...

08.15.2017
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Twenty-one RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2018

ORLANDO - August 15, 2017 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to...

 

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Areas of Law

  • Class Actions
  • Insurance
  • Other 2
    • Appellate
    • Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Practice Details

  • Languages
    German
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Notable Cases: Bulkmatic Transport Company v. Taylor: First District Court of Appeal
    860 So. 2d 436 (Fla. 1st DCA 2003)
    First District Court of Appeal ruled in favor of client
    addressed issues involving spoliation of evidence.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Florida
    U.S. Supreme Court
    U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
    U.S. District Courts of Florida (Northern, Middle, Southern)
    Memberships

    Professional

    •Orange County Bar Association
    •American Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Ohio State University
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    with honors
    Other Education
    Earlham College
    Class of 1984
    B.A.
    German and Political Science

    Earlham College
    Class of 1984
    B.A.
    with honors

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    David B. Shelton was admitted in 1987 to the State of Florida.
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    David B. Shelton is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and United States Supreme Court.
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    David B. Shelton speaks German.
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    David B. Shelton attended Ohio State University.

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