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McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP 
Size of Organization: 95
Year Established: 1951
Main Office: Fresno, California
Web Site: http://www.mccormickbarstow.com

Telephone: (559) 433-1300
Fax: (559) 433-2300

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McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP was founded in the early 1950's and has grown to be one of the largest law firms in central California.

McCormick, Barstow's experience and statewide reputation is reflected in its clientele, and is demonstrated by the frequent appearances of its attorneys as lecturers and panelists on programs sponsored by national, state and local bar associations and professional organizations. In addition, several of the firm's partners have been appointed as judges to the federal and state courts. Most importantly, the attorneys at McCormick, Barstow believe that excellence begins with quality and timely responsiveness to the needs of its clients.

McCormick Barstow is organized in the Following Practice Groups: Business and Personal Planning; Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith; Commercial Litigation; Tort/Specialty Litigation; Professional Liability and Employment Law.



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U.S. Federal Litigation Activity
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Highest number of cases by McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP:
Insurance (42 cases in past two years)
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Total number of Peer Review Rated lawyers of McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP: 45


Documents by McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP on Martindale.com


Health And Safety Code § 1527.3(A) Limits The Obligations Of The Foster Family Home And Small Family Home Insurance Fund ("The Fund") To Pay Claims Filed By Foster Children And Excludes Coverage For "Any" Criminal Acts Regardless Of Whether Or Not The Act Was Committed By A Foster Parent
October 16, 2009
Plaintiff was placed in a licensed foster home operated by Monique M. Monique M.'s 13-year old stepson sexually molested the plaintiff and was subsequently arrested. He admitted to committing lewd acts on a child under 14 years of age and Monique M.'s license was revoked. Plaintiff filed a claim...

Insurer Does Not Subject Itself To Either General Or Specific Jurisdiction In California By Merely Accepting Premium Payments From California Or Processing And Paying Claims Submitted By An Insured For Services Rendered In That State
October 16, 2009
While living in Florida, Esther Elkman purchased a long-term care insurance policy from National, a Missouri corporation. The policy was delivered in Florida. Elkman relocated to California and made a claim under the policy for home health care benefits. At the end of a two-year period, National...

Supreme Court Reverses Court Of Appeal: Assault And Battery Motivated by an Insured's Unreasonable Belief Regarding Need for Self-Defense Does Not Result in Injuries From an "Accidental" Act under Homeowner's Liability Policy
September 4, 2009
In Delgado, the California Supreme Court reversed the Second District Court of Appeal and held that under a homeowner's "occurrence"-based policy defining "occurrence" in relevant part as an "accident," the insurer had no duty to defend an insured alleged to have...




 

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