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Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP

Insurance: Regulatory

USA Guide 2026 : Texas


Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP

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Thompson Coe is the largest firm in Texas and the Southwest devoted to representing insurers on a broad spectrum of topics, and is repeatedly at the forefront of resolving issues critical to the insurance industry.  Unlike other firms, Thompson Coe provides representation on not just coverage and litigation, but also class action, regulatory, legislative, corporate and transactional matters.  The firm has established itself as an authority in the insurance field by being a major contributor of continuing education/continuing legal education programs for clients and other attorneys.  Their continued success in all areas of insurance law is attributable to the diverse breadth and depth of experience of its attorneys, who efficiently and effectively handle cases involving:

  • Bad faith
  • Stowers  issues
  • Mass torts
  • Reinsurance disputes
  • Class actions
  • Contractual and extra-contractual obligations
  • Regulatory and enforcement actions

Clients (8)

  • Allstate
  • Nationwide
  • Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
  • Travelers
  • Ford Motor Company
  • CiCi's Pizza
  • Swiss Reinsurance
  • Averitt Express

Industries (8)

  • Insurance
  • Regulatory
  • Products Liability
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Appellate
  • Labor & Employment
  • Professional Liability
  • Marine & Energy

Chambers Review

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Insurance: Regulatory - Texas

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP fields an expert group that regularly represents insurers in high-stakes coverage, bad faith litigation, class actions and mass torts. Demonstrating enviable bench strength, it provides attorneys experienced in regulatory and legislative concerns as well as the corporate aspects of insurance. The firm has an impressive roster of leading clients in the Texas insurance market.

Work Highlights

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  • Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP served as lead counsel to GeoVera Specialty Insurance in a first party disputed property damage claim arising out of Winter Storm Uri.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys are industry experts to be sure.

    Insurance: Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Thompson Coe partners are very experienced and knowledgeable and the associates are great to deal with.

    Insurance: Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Thompson Coe is very responsive, has strong engagement with clients and is very knowledgeable about the issues at hand.

    Insurance: Regulatory respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleBrian S Martin
    Senior StatespeopleBrian S Martin

    Brian S Martin

    Brian Martin is frequently called upon to represent insurance carriers in a broad array of contentious claims.
    • Brian is highly rated and an expert in coverage cases on both sides, representing the market very effectively.

      Insurance: Regulatory respondentUSA
    • He is a great guy, who is always willing to help.

      Insurance: Regulatory respondentUSA
    • He is an expert in coverage cases on both sides.

      Insurance: Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 3Christina Culver
    Band 3Christina Culver

    Christina Culver

    Christina Culver recognized for her growing involvement in a range of coverage disputes, including bad faith and general liability claims.
    • Christina is an excellent attorney who delivers clear and concise advice.

      Insurance: Regulatory respondentUSA
    • She is a terrific attorney.

      Insurance: Regulatory respondentUSA

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