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Susan Kidwell

Susan Kidwell

USA 2026

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About

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Career

Susan handles complex appeals, evaluates and litigates difficult insurance-coverage matters, and focuses on preserving the record for appeal in high-stakes trials. Her clients appreciate her thorough and meticulous approach.

Susan brings more than 20 years of experience in appellate law, having handled nearly 100 appeals, including 25 oral arguments. She also represents insurers in first- and third-party coverage disputes and has extensive experience in administrative law, arbitration, statutory construction, and personal jurisdiction. Susan’s clients range from insurance companies to corporate entities involved in complex litigation.

Susan has an ability to resolve high-exposure matters and save clients from prolonged litigation. Her vast experience in appellate law, combined with her commitment to client service, make her an asset to clients navigating their toughest legal challenges.

Professional Memberships

Member, State Bar of Texas

Member, Austin Bar Association, Civil Appellate Section

Chair, Property Insurance Section, Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel

Personal

Member, Adult and Evensong Choirs of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Black belt instructor, Third Coast Martial Arts

Chambers Review

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Strengths

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  • Susan has a good practice. The quality of her oral advocacy is impressive and she is a very capable lawyer. She has an excellent grasp of technical tools and is up to speed with all of the latest developments in this field. She has a sophisticated appreciation of her client's long-term objectives.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA
  • Susan is an established, thoughtful appellate attorney.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA
  • Susan is terrific. I am impressed by her ability, creativity and deep thinking on matters. She definitely knows her way around the appellate courts and is very well respected.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA

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