Thomas J. "Tom" Bond

Thomas J. "Tom" Bond


Greenberg Traurig

Recognized since 2006

Austin, Texas

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Government Relations Practice

Insurance Law

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Thomas J. Bond is Co-Chair of the firm's Government Law & Policy Practice and Co-Chair of the Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice. He focuses his practice on insurance and regulatory law in Texas and on a national basis. His clients include insurance holding companies, life, health and property liability companies, trade associations, reinsurers, health maintenance organizations, title underwriters and agencies, corporate insurance agencies, commercial insured, and the insurance regulators of other states. Tom has managed a number of insurance industry strategic initiatives at the Texas legislature in the areas of workers compensation, health insurance and managed care, credit and specialty lines coverages, broking and regulated transactions, and insurance regulation and taxation.

Tom has been involved in the rehabilitation and liquidation of troubled companies, both hostile and negotiated acquisitions and mergers, numerous regulatory approval projects, investment decisions, and the design and approval of new coverages. He represents clients in connection with regulatory approvals and acquisitions in a number of states. Tom acted as outside counsel to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in its effort to establish an interstate compact for life and annuity contract filings and approval.

Tom is a frequent speaker on public policy topics related to insurance, health care, and legislative policymaking, and is a strategic advisor to both publicly and privately held insurance enterprises.

Tom also represents diverse clients before the Texas legislature and numerous executive branch agencies.

Location
  • 300 West Sixth Street, Suite 2050
    Austin, TX 78701
Education
  • Baylor University, BA, graduated 1969
Bar Admissions
  • Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • The Federation of Regulatory Counsel - Founding Board Member

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Administrative / Regulatory Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Government Relations Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2011 - Insurance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law, Austin (2019)
  • Government Relations Practice, Austin (2014)
  • Insurance Law, Austin (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Insurance Law
Awards:
  • AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
  • Chambers USA Guide, 2008-2013
  • Chambers USA Guide, 2008-2013

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