Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Insurance Law
Kelly Almeter focuses her practice on commercial litigation in state and federal courts. She has experience litigating a wide variety of issues, including representing insurers in coverage and bad faith matters. Kelly regularly advises carriers on coverage issues under environmental and pollution, commercial liability, umbrella, excess, errors and omissions, commercial auto, property, and homeowners’ policies.
Daniel Pellegrin maintains a nationwide practice focused on insurance litigation and coverage matters. Daniel advises insurance carriers in all manner of coverage disputes related to insurance policies for various lines including, life, cyber, property, CGL, inland marine, and commercial auto. He represents and advises insurance carriers on various types of first-party matters, including those involving allegations of bad faith claim handling, breach of contract, and fraud, as well as reinsur...
As a member of the Littler CaseSmart – Charges™ team and based in Texas, Laura B. Williams is responsible for handling charges from investigation to conclusion. She works on client-dedicated service teams, focusing on handling administrative agency charges. She investigates charge allegations, reviews pertinent documents, interviews key witnesses, and provides clients an assessment of the risks associated with the charge. In partnership with the client, she defends the charge by d...
Valerie Lott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Valerie, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Valerie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Committed to thoughtfully and effectively representing his clients, Tres Gibbs handles all types of civil and commercial litigation matters. While he seeks to create efficient and creative solutions to resolve disputes for clients of all sizes, he recognizes that many situations require zealous representation in front of judges, juries, and arbitrators. Because no two problems are the same, neither are any two solutions. Tres’s practice consists of representing clients in areas of profe...
Matt P. Rigney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Insurance Law. Matt P., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matt P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brock is a member of Butler Snow’s Products, Catastrophic and Industrial Litigation practice group. His experience litigating complex professional negligence and personal injury lawsuits has prepared him to work with his clients in a broad range of civil matters. During his time in law school, Brock served as Technical Editor of the Baylor Law Review and President of the Baylor Environmental and Natural Resources Society.
Thomas Schwab is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Thomas, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jordan White provides responsive and strategic representation in insurance defense litigation, handling matters from minimal automobile claims to complex commercial trucking cases. He focuses on keeping clients informed and supported throughout every stage of the legal process. Discover more about Jordan’s practice here .
Anthony Lyons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Entertainment and Sports Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Anthony, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andre D. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Andre D., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andre D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
William McMichael maintains a nationwide practice with an emphasis on complex commercial and insurance coverage litigation. His representative experience includes serving as trial counsel for plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts in more than a dozen states across the nation. He has successfully prosecuted and defended claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and for violations of various consumer prote...
Regan G. Pearson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Insurance Law and Transportation Law. Regan G., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Regan G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Samuel Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Samuel, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andy Waters represents multinational shipping companies, insurers, and underwriters in maritime and admiralty litigation, including vessel collisions, cargo claims, charter party disputes, personal injuries, and regulatory matters. His practice also encompasses general insurance defense and navigating complex regulatory issues with agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Commerce. Learn more about Andy’s maritime and international law practice here .
Mitchell R. Powell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Mitchell R., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mitchell R. is held by other top lawyers in the same ge...
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