Caine Law: Trusted Wildfire Attorneys
With over three decades and counting, Caine Law has unmatched litigation and trial experience in national wildfire cases. Shawn Caine has held Court Appointed leadership positions in some of the largest multi billion dollar cases in United States history. Shawn was also awarded the California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) award in 2021 for his work on the Woolsey and Thomas Fires, reaching $3.8 Billion in settlements. Caine Law is also the Lead Host of the 17th Annual 2026 National Wildland Fire Conference, having recently hosted the 2024 2025 and 2026 conferences in Monterey and Oceanside CA, and will also host the 2027 National Wildland Fire.
Our Wildfire Attorneys are Licensed in California, Texas, and Washington and Active Around the United States
In 2024, Caine Law recovered over $300 Million for its clients and in 2025 participated in the nine figure Marshal Fire settlement in Colorado and resolution of the Smokehouse Fire claims in Texas. Most recently, Caine Law initiated litigation on behalf of clients who suffered damages in the devastating January 2025 Eaton Fire in Southern California, and is preparing to file in 2026 the lawsuits for the 2025 Oklahoma wildfires and recent 2026 wildfires in Alaska, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas and Utah.
Caine Law is the only firm involved in the recovery of over $30 Billion from the three largest utilities in California and has successfully tried powerline-started wildfire cases against the two largest Southern California utilities. Caine Law has also been involved in over 100 wildland fires and achieved some of the largest wildfire settlements in particular categories, including over $50 Million in forest claims and $100 Million in wrongful death claims.
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Testimonials
Shawn is a terrific and aggressive trial lawyer. Western Growers Association is honored to be affiliated with him and have him help the various farmers and growers throughout California in their legal needs. We’ve worked with him for decades, and many of his clients go back to the beginning of his legal career – that says volumes.
Jason Resnick
General Counsel and Sr. Vice President, Western Growers AssociationShawn was great and is one skilled lawyer. The Starbuck fire devastated our ranch and cattle, and severely impacted our friends and community. Shawn was professional, provided sound advice, and did it with integrity.
Mark Gardiner
Gardiner Angus Ranch. Starbuck FireShawn was the steady force in making sure the families were able to amicably resolve all transactional issues after 65 years in the Cattle Feeding and Ranching business. He was dialed into the legal, tax and family nuances, and successfully negotiated and documented the partition of hundreds of thousands of acres, tens of thousands of cattle interests, water rights and multi-million-dollar businesses. There is a reason we have worked with Shawn for over 30 years – his commitment, talent, and most importantly, trusted friendship.
Manuel Castro and Rod Foster
Foster Feed Yard and the Corralitos RanchCalifornia Law Firm Website Disclaimer
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Shawn E. Caine
With over three decades and counting, Caine Law has unmatched litigation and trial experience in national wildfire cases.
Shawn Caine has held Court Appointed leadership positions in some of the largest multi billion dollar cases in United States history.
Shawn was also awarded the California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) award in 2021 for his work on the Woolsey and Thomas Fires, reaching $3.8 Billion in settlements.