Mallory H. Thomas

Mallory H. Thomas

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026
Awarded Practice Areas
Insurance Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Insurance Law
Mallory H. Thomas
Mallory H. Thomas
Tampa, FL
Works at
Phelps Dunbar LLP

204 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Mallory Thomas practices in the area of insurance and reinsurance. Her practice focuses on complex insurance coverage litigation and counseling. She represents surplus and admitted insurers in state and federal court in Florida in third-party coverage matters arising under commercial general liability, commercial auto, professional liability, premises liability and personal liability policies, including issues such as the duty to defend, duty to indemnify, work-related injuries, assault and battery claims, wrongful death claims and construction defect claims. She also advises liability insurers regarding demands by claimants for policy limits, including situations involving multiple claimants and multiple insureds and other extra-contractual matters. In addition to handling matters in Florida, Mallory has counseled insurers on matters in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Indiana, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

While in law school, Mallory served as a judicial intern for U.S. Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli and U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Catherine P. McEwen of the Middle District of Florida. She also interned with the U.S. Department of Justice, assisting with the development of a national database.

Works at
Phelps Dunbar LLP

204 Best Lawyers awards

Phelps Dunbar LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Stetson University, J.D., graduated 2014
  • University of Florida, B.A., graduated 2011

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, Florida

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Affiliations

  • Federal Bar Association, Tampa Bay Chapter - Member
  • Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers - Member
  • St. Petersburg Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section - Member
  • Stetson Law Review Mentorship Program - Member
  • The Florida Bar - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Insurance Law
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America from 2021-2025 for work in:
  • Insurance Law - 2025
  • Insurance Law - 2024
  • Insurance Law - 2023
  • Insurance Law - 2022
  • Insurance Law - 2021
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Insurance Law
Awards:
  • Insurance Law, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2021)

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