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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Insurance

USA Guide 2026 : Texas


Phelps Dunbar LLP

Rankings

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Insurance - Texas

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP operates a notable carrier-side practice from its offices in multiple cities in Texas and across the South. Adeptly handling a range of litigation, policy drafting, arbitrations and insurance regulation, the firm's work spans directors and officers, environmental and property damage matters, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Phelps Dunbar LLP represented The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company before the Texas Supreme Court in a coverage dispute with Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., concerning an excess insurer’s duty to indemnify defense costs.

Strengths

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  • Phelps has an excellent group of attorneys with different levels of experience.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • Phelps Dunbar attorneys are excellent negotiators who can provide hands-on consulting when desired.

    Insurance respondentUSA
  • The Phelps team is very knowledgeable and does a great job of communicating industry trends and court cases.

    Insurance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3George McCall
    Band 3George McCall

    George McCall

    George McCall is an experienced insurance litigator noted for his representation of carriers in a wide array of high-stakes disputes.
    • George is a fantastic attorney with excellent skills.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Band 4Sondra Sylva
    Band 4Sondra Sylva

    Sondra Sylva

    Sondra Sylva is sought out for her broad expertise in insurance litigation. Specific areas of focus include construction defects, product liability and catastrophic personal injury.
    • Sondra handles complex work and provides excellent client service.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Band 5Clinton Wolbert
    Band 5Clinton Wolbert

    Clinton Wolbert

    Clinton Wolbert regularly defends significant insurance companies in a range of disputes, including coverage and bad faith claims. His experience includes significant property damage cases.

    • Clinton is direct, responsive and gets right to the problems and issues. He also makes himself available whenever we need him.

      Insurance respondentUSA
  • Band 5Peri Alkas
    Band 5Peri Alkas

    Peri Alkas

    Peri Alkas is highlighted for her adept handling of insurance disputes, including first-party claims and extra-contractual litigation. In her representation of significant insurers, she regularly works on business interruption and property damage claims.

    • Peri always considers the company's best interest - she makes time for any questions or concerns and is very proactive in cases and providing updates.

      Insurance respondentUSA
    • Peri is a very knowledgeable and hard-working lawyer.

      Insurance respondentUSA

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