I am board certified in Insurance Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and am the practice coordinator of the firm’s Houston insurance practice. My practice focuses on the defense of insurance companies in suits arising from first-party residential and commercial property claims, bad faith claims, large insurance market coverage claims, third-party coverage disputes, primary/excess coverage issues, UM/UIM matters, and special event coverages.I advocate for clients armed with years of experience leading litigation and trial teams to successful outcomes. I excel at breaking down crucial components of claims through early, detailed file analysis, depositions and expert examinations, and narrow issues for trial wherever possible with motions to strike experts and full or partial summary judgment motions. By quickly spotting claims issues early on, I give clients a clear and unvarnished risk analysis, and recommend and execute the best course of action to meet their goals, whether that be posturing a claim for early resolution, setting up a claim for summary judgment, or taking a dispute the whole way to a jury. My firsthand training on the London insurance market, gained from serving as an in-house legal secondee with a Lloyds of London syndicate for several months, adds to my deep understanding of issues that may affect the value of a claim or a potential jury verdict. I work closely with each client to develop a legal strategy that resolves disputes while protecting their long-term business and reputational needs.
Listed skills include Litigation, Civil Litigation, Product Liability, Torts, and 14 others.