Shannon Trevithick
Port Washington
Summary
Dynamic attorney with extensive experience at Britton & Associates, S.C., excelling in litigation strategy and client advocacy. Proven track record in policy analysis and contract drafting, while mentoring junior attorneys. Adept at oral advocacy and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring successful outcomes in complex legal matters.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner/Shareholder Attorney
Britton & Associates, S.C.
Mequon
09.2002 - Current
- Daily communications with assigned panel counsel to assess litigation status and coordination of discovery/depositions to ensure nationwide uniformity.
- Frequent review of complex multi-state insurance policy contracts, multi-state legal research of required insurance disclosures and policy contents, draft formal coverage opinions and reservation of rights letters, respond to same.
- Prepare client employees and experts for deposition.
- Prosecution of declaratory judgment actions.
- Private firm serving mainly institutional clients. Firm’s chief insurance coverage attorney.
- Mentored junior attorneys to enhance their legal skills and client relationships.
- Participated in industry-related meetings and conferences in order to stay up-to-date on current trends within the field.
Senior Associate Attorney
Carlson, McMahon & Sealby, PLLC and Cassel, Buehler & Murdock, PS
Wenatchee
06.1997 - 07.2002
- Civil torts litigation (insurance defense), municipality and public employee defense, debt collection, bankruptcy (creditor and debtor), real estate foreclosure, landlord/tenant, criminal defense (adult and juvenile), personal injury (plaintiffs) and family law.
- Represented clients in court hearings and legal proceedings confidently.
Education
J.D. - cum laude
Gonzaga University School of Law
Spokane, Washington01.1996
B.A. - Political Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado01.1993
Skills
- Litigation strategy and case management
- Policy analysis and legal research
- Contract drafting and pleadings
- Deposition preparation and juror selection
- Oral advocacy and communication
- Legal writing and document review
- Time management and organizational skills
- Client relationship management and advocacy
- Court procedures and industry expertise
Published Decisions
- Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. v. Nat'l Fire Ins. Co. of Hartford, 246 F. Supp. 3d 1231 (E.D. Wis. 2017)
- Casper v. Am. Int'l S. Ins. Co., 2010 WI App 2, 323 Wis. 2d 80, 779 N.W.2d 444
- Bellon v. Ripon Coll., 2005 WI App 29, 278 Wis. 2d 790, 693 N.W.2d 330
Licensures Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Wisconsin, 2002
- State Bar of Illinois, 2011, Inactive
- State Bar of Washington, 1996, Inactive
- Federal District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2002
- Federal District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 2002
- Federal District Court, Western District of Washington, 1999
- Federal District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 1996
Timeline
Partner/Shareholder Attorney
Britton & Associates, S.C.
09.2002 - Current
Senior Associate Attorney
Carlson, McMahon & Sealby, PLLC and Cassel, Buehler & Murdock, PS
06.1997 - 07.2002
J.D. - cum laude
Gonzaga University School of Law
B.A. - Political Science
Colorado State University