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Insurance, Coverage

Texas: “Eight Corners” or Not?
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70th Anniversary

A vision 70 years in the making
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Appellate/General Liability

Thompson Coe Obtains Texas Supreme Court Victory in Shooting Accident Suit
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Professional Liability

Dallas Attorneys Win Complex Commercial Arbitration
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Mandamus Victory in Texas Supreme Court
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Attorneys licensed in 28 states
Austin, Houston, Dallas,
New Orleans, Saint Paul
Litigated insurance cases from 2018 to 2020
Band 1 law firm for Insurance in Texas from 2004 – 2021
Property/Casualty • Employment HR
CE/CLE & HR Credit Available
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Dallas Attorneys Win Complex Commercial Arbitration

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The Fifth Circuit Significantly Expands the Interpretation of “Publication”

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Municipal Projects: Unique Risks and Considerations with Angela Caffey, Esq.

Experience

A vision 70 years in the making

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Disability and Religious Accommodations for Mask and Vaccination Requirements

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Thompson Coe Elects Eight New Partners

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Appeals Court affirms summary judgment in negligent entrustment case

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Dallas Attorneys Jamie Baker and Ashley Pedigo Obtain Two MSJs on behalf of Allstate

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New Texas Law on Sexual Harassment Claims: What It Means for Employers

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Thompson Coe Moves Up in Ranking in Law360 Glass Ceiling Report

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Insurance, Coverage

Texas: “Eight Corners” or Not?

Thompson Coe's Dallas Insurance Litigation and Coverage Partners Rick Harmon and Jody Stasney have paved the way for the Texas Supreme Court to answer insurance practitioners’ frequently debated (and often-litigated) issue on the proper analysis for a liability insurer’s defense obligation: is Texas a strict “eight corners” state or is extrinsic evidence admissible?

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70th Anniversary

A vision 70 years in the making

While we built a reputation as a Texas insurance powerhouse, Thompson Coe has broadened our offerings to meet the complex business litigation needs of our Fortune 500 clients.

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Appellate/General Liability

Thompson Coe Obtains Texas Supreme Court Victory in Shooting Accident Suit

Dallas Partners Rick Harmon, Heather Phelps, and Cassie Dallas, and Austin Partner Wade Crosnoe obtained a significant appellate victory in the Texas Supreme Court for shooting range Alpine Industries, Inc. and its employee Lane Thomas Shinogle. The Texas Supreme Court held that the docket control order, which set the date for serving expert reports for testifying experts, did not extend the deadline for serving a 90-day statutory expert report because it did not explicitly reference the statutory deadline.

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Professional Liability

Dallas Attorneys Win Complex Commercial Arbitration

Thompson Coe Dallas attorneys Michael Cedillo and Tom Annis recently prevailed in an in-person arbitration—claimant was awarded nothing against their client.

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Medical professional's crossed arms
Appellate

Mandamus Victory in Texas Supreme Court

The Texas Supreme Court blocked the growing trend of personal injury claimants challenging the use of counter-affidavits to controvert medical expense affidavits served pursuant to section18.001 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code after a successful Mandamus proceeding brought by a team of Thompson Coe appellate attorneys.

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