Chambers USA 2010: Thompson Coe Achieves High Marks in Annual Ranking of Leading Firms and Lawyers Throughout America

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons has achieved a Band 1 ranking for Insurance in Texas for work performed in 2009. The firm also had three attorneys recognized for their work in Insurance and Insurance: Regulation for Texas.

Chambers USA editors stated, “This outfit continues to be regarded as an undisputed leader in Texas for its insurance work. It offers an impressive breadth of expertise, handling the full range of coverage, litigation, reinsurance and regulatory issues. Of late, it has been particularly active in hurricane-related work.”

Brian Martin, a partner in the Houston office, was ranked 1 in Insurance for Texas. Chambers USA described Brian as “’a terrific insurance lawyer, a real mover and shaker in the marketplace.’ He has a wide-ranging coverage and defense practice, which includes general liability, environmental and construction matters, as well as toxic torts and bad faith cases. He recently appeared in Mt. McKinley Insurance Company v Cooper Industries, which related to thousands of asbestos claims against Cooper Industries.”

Roger Higgins, a managing partner in the Dallas office, was ranked 2 in Insurance for Texas. Roger was chosen due to the “impressive depth of his expertise in coverage, litigation and reinsurance cases. Of late, he has been advising a major insurer on more than 400 hurricane-related cases, as well as representing another insurer in a class action alleging discrimination in the assessment of policy fees.”

Rodrigo Garcia, a partner in the Houston office, was ranked 3 for Insurance in Texas. According to Chambers USA, Rodrigo “is highly regarded for his comprehensive coverage practice, which encompasses environmental, construction defect, products liability and asbestos and silica issues. His clients include Crum & Forster Insurance and Zurich American Insurance Company.”

According to the Chambers website, “Chambers USA ranks the leading firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas throughout America. The research is in-depth and client focused and the guide is read by industry-leading companies and organizations throughout the US and worldwide. It is also widely used by firms in all states for referral purposes. Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1-6, with 1 being the best.

In addition, there are further categories in which lawyers can be ranked as exceptional individuals. A ‘Senior Statesman’ is a lawyer who no longer works hands-on with the same intensity but who, by virtue of close links with major clients, remains pivotal to the firm’s success.”

Complete results are available here.