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TEXAS: An Introduction to Insurance
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Band 2
Cozen O'Connor- Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP
- Shidlofsky Law Firm PLLC
Band 4
Cokinos | Young
Hall Maines Lugrin, P.C.
Norton Rose Fulbright
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP- Amy Stewart Law
- Cooper & Scully PC
- Dykema Gossett PLLC
- Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
- Zelle LLP
Star Individuals
- Brent CooperCooper & Scully PC
Band 1
- Beth D Bradley Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP
Ernest Martin Haynes and Boone, LLP
James Cooper Reed Smith LLP
Joseph Ziemianski Cozen O'Connor
Patrick J Wielinski Cokinos | Young
Vincent Morgan Winstead PC- Christopher W MartinMartin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP
Band 2
- Brian S Martin Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
Ellen M Van Meir Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP
Micah Skidmore Haynes and Boone, LLP
Stephen Pate Cozen O'Connor- David H BrownCopeland & Rice LLP
- Erika BrightWick Phillips Attorneys & Counselors
- Linda DedmanDedman Law, PLLC
Band 3
Claude L. Stuart III Hall Maines Lugrin, P.C.
David Timmins Husch Blackwell LLP
George McCall Phelps Dunbar LLP
J Clifton Hall III Hall Maines Lugrin, P.C.
Neel Lane Norton Rose Fulbright
Peter Laun Jones Day- Amy Elizabeth StewartAmy Stewart Law
- David D DisiereMartin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP
- Douglas SkelleyShidlofsky Law Firm PLLC
- Jay W BrownShackelford, McKinley & Norton, LLP
- Robert J CunninghamRoach & Newton, LLP
- Samantha TrahanTrahan Kornegay Partners LLP
Band 4
Alicia Curran Cozen O'Connor- Christina Culver Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
Dominic Rupprecht Reed Smith LLP
George Lugrin Hall Maines Lugrin, P.C.
Marc E Gravely Gravely Attorneys & Counselors- Nancy Kornegay Miller Nash LLP
- Richard Harmon Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
- Roger Higgins Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
Scott L Davis Husch Blackwell LLP
Sondra Sylva Phelps Dunbar LLP- Stephen Melendi Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP
Susan Egeland Faegre Drinker
Tamara Bruno Pillsbury- Beverly GodbeyAmy Stewart Law
- J Price CollinsWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
- Thomas B AllemanDykema Gossett PLLC
Up and Coming
Band 1
1 Haynes and Boone, LLPInsurance2024 | Band 1 |The standout policyholder practice at Haynes and Boone fields an experienced team of insurance experts. Regularly handling major coverage litigation and arbitrations, third-party liability and first-party property disputes also feature within the team's workload. Its broad client roster includes financial services, energy and construction companies.
1 Reed Smith LLPInsurance2024 | Band 1 |The strong insurance practice at Reed Smith offers expertise across a range of contentious proceedings. Frequently acting for policyholders on high-value coverage disputes, its work includes D&O, bad faith and construction claims. The team also regularly advises on insurance matters relating to the energy and manufacturing sectors.1 Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLPInsurance2024 | Band 1 |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.
Band 2
2 Cozen O'ConnorInsurance2024 | Band 2 |Sizable national firm Cozen O'Connor has notable expertise acting in complex coverage disputes for an impressive client base of insurers, brokers and reinsurers. Frequently called upon to handle claims including property damage, general liability and personal injury, it offers further experience defending class actions.
Band 3
3 Faegre DrinkerInsurance2024 | Band 3 |Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath has a respected insurance group frequently called upon to handle litigation matters on behalf of major insurer clients. Areas of expertise include personal injury claims, property insurance and class action defense.
3 Husch Blackwell LLPInsurance2024 | Band 3 |Husch Blackwell is a well-regarded firm with offices in Dallas, Austin and Houston. It represents major insurers in D&O, property damage and business interruption matters, among others. The team also advises clients on regulatory matters.
3 PillsburyInsurance2024 | Band 3 |The respected insurance practice at Pillsbury has garnered substantial market recognition advising corporate policyholders on high-stakes coverage matters. It exhibits skill in cross-border and international disputes as well as offering particular expertise across the energy and environmental sectors.3 Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLPInsurance2024 | Band 3 |Respected Dallas firm Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi has a focus on insurance and is highly regarded for its carrier work. The team handles a range of personal and commercial insurance issues, as well as excess and reinsurance matters. Its experience also includes bad faith and general liability claims, as well as insurance mediations.
Band 4
4 Cokinos | YoungInsurance2024 | Band 4 |Specialist group Cokinos | Young has significant expertise handling insurance coverage matters in the construction industry. Its clients include national construction companies, trade organizations and industry insurers. Recognized for its adept handling of construction defects, the team is also frequently involved in environmental, property damage and professional liability claims.4 Hall Maines Lugrin, P.C.Insurance2024 | Band 4 |The experienced group at Hall Maines Lugrin offers particular strength representing the London market. Adept at handling cases for major clients in the oil and gas industry, it is regularly involved in sensitive disputes at trial and appellate stage and covers everything from business interruption and property damage claims to subrogation recovery.4 Norton Rose FulbrightInsurance2024 | Band 4 |The litigation group at Norton Rose Fulbright is regularly engaged by clients on both sides of the insurance industry, including sizable underwriters. It regularly handles cases involving complex issues such as excess coverage, additional insureds and elements of fraud. The team also has expertise in disputes involving technological concerns and advises on a range of rep and warranty matters.4 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPInsurance2024 | Band 4 |Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is recognized by insurers for its expertise in company acquisitions, negligence claims and regulatory violation matters. It advises clients from its offices in Houston, Dallas and Austin.
On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.