Sharon A. Huerta
Sharon A. Huerta, a member of the Insurance and Construction practice groups, excels in comprehensive insurance coverage analysis and effective dispute resolution. Her practice encompasses all aspects of litigation, with a focus on insurance coverage litigation and evaluation, prosecution of bad faith claims, and developer representation.
Sharon’s proficiency extends to appellate writing, where she has been instrumental in drafting briefs for several successful published and unpublished opinions, showcasing her in-depth legal knowledge and skilled argument. Notable cases include Pardee Construction Co. v. Ins. Co. of the West (2000), Emerald Bay Community Assn. v. Golden Eagle Ins. Corp. (2005), and Pulte Home Corp. v. American Safety Indem. Co. (2017).
Her skillset in insurance law, coupled with her knowledge in navigating complex legal disputes, makes her a valuable asset to clients across a broad variety of business and personal sectors. Her role in shaping influential legal decisions further underscores her capabilities as a leading attorney in insurance and construction litigation.
Education
- J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law, magna cum laude, 1996
Areas Of Practice
Our insurance coverage attorneys have substantial experience with the complex and nuanced aspects of insurance coverage.
Our construction attorneys have substantial experience with the diverse and often complex aspects of the construction business.
Experienced, forward-thinking advocates who go beyond the expected for clients in dispute prevention and resolution.
Our professional liability practice group offers service and experience in all aspects of professional liability, including conflict avoidance through counseling, dispute resolution through mediation and arbitration, representation in actual or threatened litigation, and representation in professional licensing and disciplinary proceedings.
Our experienced agricultural attorneys provide a broad range of assistance to clients, both domestically and internationally, in many areas of agribusiness and agricultural law.
Representative Cases
Awards and Honors
- Best Lawyers in America® – Insurance Law
ARTICLES AND PRESENTATION
- Lead Panelist, “Completed Operations: Protecting Your Tail [Coverage],” West Coast Casualty, 2024
- Kathleen Cashman-Kramer, Sharon Huerta and Shannon Sweeney Selected as “Business Women of the Year” Finalists by San Diego Business Journal, Firm Newsletter
- Yaniv Newman Co-Presents and Sharon Huerta Moderates Upcoming SDCBA Cyber-Risk Program, Firm Newsletter
- Sullivan Hill Attorneys Selected For Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch® in America, Firm Newsletter
- Sullivan Hill Attorneys Attend 2023 West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar, Firm Newsletter
- Sharon Huerta to be Panelist in SDCBA Program, “Insurance Law: 2022 Year in Review”, Firm Newsletter
- Sharon Huerta Appointed to Chair of the Insurance Law Committee of the CLA Business Law Section, Firm Newsletter
- Sharon Huerta to Present at the CLA 2022 Annual Meeting, Firm Newsletter
- Sullivan Hill Attorneys Attend 2022 West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar, Firm Newsletter
- Sullivan Hill Attorneys Attend 2022 West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar, Firm Newsletter
- Sharon Huerta to be a Panelist for SDCBA’s “Insurance Law- 2021 Year in Review” CLE Program, Firm Newsletter
- Sharon Huerta to be a Panelist for SDCBA’s “Insurance Law- 2021 Year in Review” CLE Program, Firm Newsletter
- Sullivan Hill Attorneys Selected For Best Lawyers in America© and Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch, Firm Newsletter
- Four Sullivan Hill Attorneys Recognized as “Women of Influence: 50 Over 50 2021” by the San Diego Business Journal, Firm Newsletter
- Sharon Huerta to Present at CLA’s 2021 Business Law Section Insurance Law Symposium, Firm Newsletter
- Sharon Huerta to Introduce SDCBA’s 2020 Insurance Law Update Live Webinar, Firm Newsletter
- Shareholder Sharon Huerta to Be a Panelist for SDCBA’s Live Webinar on Covid-related Business Interruption Insurance Claims, Firm Newsletter
- Shareholder Sharon Huerta to Serve Consecutive Terms on the Boards of the Insurance Law Groups for Both SDCBA and CLA, Firm Newsletter
- Shareholder Sharon Huerta to be a Panelist at the 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting of the CLA, Firm Newsletter
- Shareholder Sharon Huerta and Attorney Rebecca O’Grady Published by the Insurance/Bad Faith Section of the SDCBA, Firm Newsletter
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- Chair, Insurance Law Committee, Business Law Section, California Lawyers Association
- Vice Chair, Insurance & Bad Faith Law Section, San Diego County Bar Association
- Member, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Admissions
- California, 1996