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Thompson Coe litigation attorneys were selected by their peers to be on the prestigious Rising Stars list, a service of Super Lawyers by Thompson Reuters. The ratings are based on their civil litigation work on behalf of defendants. Each year, the Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state.

These outstanding attorneys represent nearly ten percent of Thompson Coe’s elite Texas bench of talented lawyers. Thompson Coe is proud to recognize the selection of the following attorneys:

Farrah Ahmed is a Senior Attorney in Dallas. She represents companies and individuals in a variety of commercial matters. Her practice includes professional liability, restaurants, retail & hospitality, commercial litigation, and nonprofit organizations.

Heather Beam serves as a Partner in the Austin office. Her practice focuses on civil litigation in areas such as construction, professional liability, personal injury, product liability, and insurance defense. She has successfully represented complex litigation in both state and federal court and negotiated claims.

Michael Cedillo, a Dallas Partner, is a member of the professional liability section and represents a range of professionals and companies sued for alleged personal injury claims and commercial litigation matters.  His practice includes professional liability, commercial litigation, and mass torts.

Christina Culver is a Partner in Houston, her practice focuses on complex, multi-party insurance coverage litigation. She works with insurance coverage, insurance litigation, admiralty & marine, and construction. Christy is licensed in Texas and Louisiana.

Cassie Dallas is a Partner in the Dallas office and Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law. Her practice focuses on appeals and mandamus proceedings in Texas state and federal courts. She handles matters across the state of Texas has argued numerous cases before the Second and Fifth Courts of Appeal

Stephanie Krueger, a Houston Partner, is a litigator. Her practice focuses on defending claims and has defended property owners and property management entities on a wide variety of premises liability claims ranging from simple slip and falls to third-party criminal activity.

Andrew McCluggage is a Houston trial Partner. His practice focuses primarily on product liability, premises liability, commercial automobile, and industrial accident claims involving property damage, personal injury, and wrongful death. Andy has successfully represented clients in lawsuits involving allegations of construction defects and professional liability claims.

Yesha Patel is a Dallas trial Senior Attorney who represents clients in professional liability matters involving lawyers, accountants, architects, insurance agents, real estate brokers, construction workers, and other professional clients.

Cory Reed, a Houston Partner, maintains a diverse professional liability practice. He has first and second chair trial and arbitration. His practice spans professional liability, labor & employment, data privacy & cybersecurity, community associations, health care, and product liability. He has defended clients in both state and federal litigation.

ABOUT SUPER LAWYERS – RISING STARS

Rising Star recognizes the state’s most accomplished attorneys age 40 or younger or who have been in practice for 10 years or less. It is based on lawyer nominations, peer review, and independent research. Rising Star is a companion to the prestigious Super Lawyers guide to the top attorneys in the state. The Super Lawyers rating service is part of Thomson Reuters.

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Farrah I. Ahmed
Senior Attorney

Farrah I. Ahmed

214-880-2621
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Heather M. Beam
Partner

Heather M. Beam

512-703-5039
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Michael S. Cedillo
Partner

Michael S. Cedillo

214-871-8214
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Christina Anne Culver
Partner

Christina Anne Culver

713-403-8212
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Cassie J. Dallas
Partner

Cassie J. Dallas

214-871-8257
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Stephanie M. Krueger
Partner

Stephanie M. Krueger

713-403-8207
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Andrew J. McCluggage
Partner

Andrew J. McCluggage

713-403-8246
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Yesha P. Patel
Partner

Yesha P. Patel

214-880-2769
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Cory S. Reed
Partner

Cory S. Reed

713-403-8213
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