David B. Shelton
PartneratRumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association
Orlando, FL
Practicing appellate in Orlando since 1987.
- 39+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
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David B. Shelton is a partner based in Orlando, FL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Insurance. David has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Orlando, FL
- Experience
- over 39 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Class Action · Insurance
- Handles Appellate, Class Action, and Insurance matters from Orlando, FL.
- Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About David B. Shelton: David B. Shelton is a partner based in Orlando, FL. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Insurance. David has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
David B. Shelton represents clients in Orlando, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
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...
Credentials
Education
Ohio State University
J.D. · 1987
Earlham College
B.A. German · 1984
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Professional •Orange County Bar Association •American Bar Association
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Locations
Office locations
Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association
Lincoln Plaza, Suite 1400, 300 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
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What clients say about David B. Shelton
5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does David B. Shelton practice?
David B. Shelton focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Insurance.
Where is David B. Shelton located?
David B. Shelton primarily serves clients in Orlando, Florida, with an office at Lincoln Plaza, Suite 1400, 300 South Orange Avenue.
How experienced is David B. Shelton?
David B. Shelton has 39 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1987.
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