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Christina S. de la Garza
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Associate
cdelagarza@thompsoncoe.com
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Dallas
700 North Pearl Street
Twenty-Fifth Floor - Plaza of the Americas
Dallas, Texas 75201
214-871-8229 direct  |  214-871-8209 fax
Assistant:
Cathy Schmitz
214-871-2670 direct
cschmitz@thompsoncoe.com
Overview

Christina de la Garza's practice focuses on insurance coverage disputes and bad faith claims in the areas of commercial general liability, commercial property and auto liability, personal lines, and excess and umbrella liability coverage. She deals with a variety of commercial claims in both state and federal court, including claims of coverage for construction defects, personal and advertising injury, pollution losses, property damage, and oil and gas industry claims.

Representative Experience
Professional and Community Activities
  • Texas Bar Association
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
  • Dallas Women Lawyers Association
  • DAYL Freedom Run Committee Member
  • Southern Methodist University College Mock Trial Coach
  • Texas High School Mock Trial Competition Volunteer Judge
Speeches and Presentations
  • "Additional Insured and Contractual Liability Coverage", Chapter 6 of "Thirteen Things Every Insurance Agent & Broker Should Know," AgentsofAmerica.org eBook- Co-author (February 25, 2010) - Co-author
  • "Insurability of Punitive Damages", 8th Annual TCCI Insurance Law Seminar- Presenter (November 6, 2008) - Co-author
Professional Recognition
Practices
Industries
Industry-Specific Biographies
Education
  • The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2008
  • The University of Texas, B.A., 2005, Psychology, with honors, Dean’s List, University Honors, Psi Chi Honor Society
Bar Admissions
  • Texas, 2008
  • United States District Court Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas
  • United States Court of Appeals  Fifth Circuit
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