Shelly D. Crochet
Associate – Atlanta
Shelly D. Crochet is an insurance coverage and defense attorney whose practice focuses on commercial general liability, property, and motor carrier claims. Her defense work includes preparing witnesses for depositions, responding to time limited settlement demands, drafting disposition motions, and more.
Before joining Fields Howell in 2019, Shelly gained experience in working as an associate at law firms in Atlanta. She worked closely with insurer clients and adjusters to gain further insight into claims, allowing her to effectively manage the litigation process and effectively resolve matters.
Shelly earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2017. While in law school, she served as the Senior Articles Editor for the Journal of Intellectual Property and a Student Editor for the Journal of Education Policy and Law. Shelly also earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and International Affairs.
Education
University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2017
- Journal of Intellectual Property, Senior Articles Editor
- Journal of Education and Policy Law, Student Editor
University of Georgia, B.S., 2014
- cum laude
- Political Science and International Affairs
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Georgia
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