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Insurance - Texas

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

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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George McCall
3
George McCall
3
Band 3
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.

Sondra Sylva
4
Sondra Sylva
4
Band 4
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.

Clinton Wolbert
5
Clinton Wolbert
5
Band 5

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.

5
Peri Alkas
5
Band 5

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.

Peri is a very knowledgeable and hard-working lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Phelps Dunbar LLP

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George McCall
3
George McCall
3
Band 3
Sondra Sylva
4
Sondra Sylva
4
Band 4
Clinton Wolbert
5
Clinton Wolbert
5
Band 5
5
Peri Alkas
5
Band 5