David C. Capell
About David C. Capell
David C. Capell is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. David C. Capell is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: San Francisco, CA
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