About

Provided by Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP

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

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Texas
1
Band 1
What the team is known for

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons 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

Provided by Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
  • Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons represented Allstate Insurance Company, successfully defeating a putative class action seeking to impose liability for 'labor depreciation' under Louisiana Homeowners insurance policies.

Notable Practitioners

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2
Brian S Martin
2
Band 2

Brian Martin is frequently called upon to represent insurance carriers in a broad array of contentious claims.

4
Christina Culver
4
Band 4

Christina Culver recognized for her growing involvement in a range of coverage disputes, including bad faith and general liability claims.

4
Richard Harmon
4
Band 4

Richard Harmon has a strong reputation for assisting insurers involved in complex contractual litigation.

"Richard is an excellent communicator and gets great results."

4
Roger Higgins
4
Band 4

Roger Higgins is well versed in a wide variety of insurance coverage disputes. He has notable experience advising insurers on matters including natural disasters, reinsurance and related appellate proceedings.

"Roger is a super sharp lawyer who delivers results."

Ranked Lawyers at
Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP

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Texas

Insurance

2
Brian S Martin
2
Band 2
4
Christina Culver
4
Band 4
4
Richard Harmon
4
Band 4
4
Roger Higgins
4
Band 4

Members

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Clients

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Allstate

Averitt Express

CiCi's Pizza

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company

Ford Motor Company

Nationwide

Swiss Reinsurance

Travelers

Industries

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Appellate

Commercial Litigation

Insurance

Labor & Employment

Marine & Energy

Products Liability

Professional Liability

Regulatory