Los Angeles Attorney
Wendy E. Schultz

For the last 26+ years, Ms. Schultz has consulted with and represented insurance companies in claims and litigation involving primary, umbrella and excess policies in the areas of environmental liability, toxic tort liability (asbestos, mold, silica, benzene, lead isocyanate, DBCP, diacetyl, PPA, EMFs, IUDs, breast implants, medical devices, blood factor concentrate), employer liability, Bad Faith Litigation, premises liability, real estate, business and general liability, and most recently, construction defect liability (residential and commercial). Proficiencies include analysis of insurance policies, claim facts, case law, procedural posture and circumstances to identify potential issues, evaluate liability and develop a strategy to achieve the client’s goal, protect the client’s interests and resolve the claim or action, including negotiation of settlements, claims handling agreements, etc. With respect to litigation, Ms. Schultz has been involved in all stages of coverage disputes from claims through discovery, trial and appeal and routinely represents insurance clients at mediations and settlement conferences.

When not working, Ms. Schultz enjoys running, cycling, Pilates, French classes, cooking/dining, and reading detective fiction.

Position At L&W:

• Shareholder

Practice Areas:

• Appellate Practice
• Business and Commercial
• Bad Faith
• Comprehensive General Liability Coverage
• Construction Defect
• Employment Practices Liability
• Personal & Advertising Injury
• Healthcare Malpractice
• Products & Completed Operations
• Insurance Contract Interpretation & Drafting
• Professional Liability Errors & Omissions
• Public Entities
• Mass Torts
• Premises Liability

Education:

Undergraduate

• Pomona College
• 1985

Other

• Juris Doctor
• Loyola Law School
• 1990

Bar Affiliations:

• California Bar 1990

Professional Affiliations:

• Admitted to practice in all of the state and federal courts (Ninth Circuit) in California