Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Insurance Law
Donnie Mike Apodaca II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Donnie Mike, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Donnie Mike 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.
Rick is a litigation associate in Akerman’s Houston office, with a civil litigation practice focusing on insurance coverage matters and disputes. He routinely represents and advises insurance companies on various types of insurance coverage matters, including those involving directors and officers, professional liability, commercial general liability, commercial property, errors and omissions, commercial auto, and fidelity insurance policies. He has experience with a wide variety of ins...
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.
Joanna Hughes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Joanna, who practices law in Fort Worth, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joanna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nadia Savo is a pragmatic, outcome-driven litigator who works efficiently to guide clients from initial assessment through trial or settlement. She represents corporate insurers and insured clients in general civil litigation, premises liability, personal injury, and insurance defense, providing strategic analysis of potential liability and exposure. Discover more about Nadia’s practice here .
Sounia Senemar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Insurance Law. Sounia, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sounia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
William Craven is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. William, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Amber Adair is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Technology Law. Amber, 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 Amber is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Madeline Smith Hebert is a results-driven litigator who develops goal-oriented strategies tailored to each client’s objectives. She focuses her practice on personal injury, maritime, and workers’ compensation matters, including Louisiana state and Longshore claims, as well as construction and premises liability, insurance defense, and indemnity issues. Learn more about Madeline’s practice here .
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...
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