Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP

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Insurance, Coverage

Texas: “Eight Corners” or Not?
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Weather-Related Litigation

Insurers Can Rely On Our Catastrophe Weather Response Team
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Professional Liability

Dallas Attorneys Win Complex Commercial Arbitration
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Appellate

Mandamus Victory in Texas Supreme Court
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70th Anniversary

A vision 70 years in the making
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Firm Facts

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
By Law360 for Female Percentage in Firms Sized 150 – 299

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'Super Lawyers' names 13 Thompson Coe attorneys to 2021 list

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'Law360' Speaks to Thompson Coe About Firm History, Future Plans

Experience

Insurers Can Rely On Our Catastrophe Weather Response Team

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

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Thompson Coe Expands in Texas, Opens San Antonio Office

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A vision 70 years in the making

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The Fifth Circuit Significantly Expands the Interpretation of “Publication”

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Statutory Changes in Commercial Motor Vehicle Litigation

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the recently enacted statute regarding changes in the procedural and evidentiary rules for cases involving commercial vehicles. This presentation will specifically provide an overview of the...

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What to Expect from Laura and Ida: Louisiana Coverage Practice

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Disability and Religious Accommodations for Mask and Vaccination Requirements

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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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Weather-Related Litigation

Insurers Can Rely On Our Catastrophe Weather Response Team

To help our clients navigate the wide-ranging implications, Thompson Coe has assembled a Catastrophe Weather Response Team. We stand ready to assist clients in navigating the numerous anticipated issues arising from this catastrophe.

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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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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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