Hopkins County Insurance Claims Lawyers

Attorney Jesse Hoffman joined McCathern, PLLC in 2011 from the Texas Attorney General’s Office and now has a thriving business litigation and appellate practice with McCathern, PLLC.

Mr. Hoffman represents some of the most promising and successful businesses in the nation, and is routinely recognized for his accomplishments by both clients and respected legal publications. He specializes in Civil, Business & Employment Litigation, and serves as Outside General Counsel for corporate clients. Mr. Hoffman is licensed to practice in all Texas State Courts, all Federal District Courts in Texas, and in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Hoffman earned his bachelor’s...

Amy Elizabeth Stewart is the Managing Principal of Amy Stewart Law, an insurance coverage boutique in Dallas, providing corporate policyholders with insurance advice and handling insurance coverage litigation. She is the author of Texas Insurance Coverage Litigation, the Litigator's Practice Guide, published by Texas Lawyer Books and American Lawyer Media. Amy also speaks regularly on insurance issues and writes for a number of publications, including the American Bar Association’s Coverage periodical. An experienced, AV-rated lawyer, Amy has achieved outstanding results for clients in complex, high-stakes cases through diligent preparation, meticulous attention to detail and tenacious advocacy. Amy's insurance coverage litigation and bad faith...

Lane Addison is a Texas native who has always enjoyed helping his friends and neighbors. At The Wilhite Law Firm, Lane is able to combine his passion for helping others with his experience as a litigator, fighting for people who have seen their lives turned upside down by terrible accidents. He understands the incredible strain accident victims face as they struggle to recover not just medically, but emotionally and financially.

Brown University 1985 BA with Honors.
Bates College of Law (Houston) 1988.

After thirty years of hammering insurance companies in Texas, I chose to live the dream and move to Maui, Hawaii. Texas is tough, and so are the court systems. But I was a winner there, and I'll bring a sharply honed set of skills to bear on your case here in Hawaii. I'm a tough, smart trial lawyer with the resources to file your case and win it. I'll hire experts on liability and damages. I'll cross examine the hell out of the opposing witnesses....

My firm provides comprehensive legal services and sound, reasoned advice. My wide range of experience, in state and federal courts, lets me deliver efficient and effective representation with your best interest always the primary goal. Litigation is about balancing risk; the art of law is balancing risk and cost to obtain the best possible result for the client. Common sense, excellent education and practical experience are combined with my personal desire to help each of my clients. You are important to me.

Christine Clary was raised in Bridgeport, Texas and graduated from Bridgeport High School. She discovered a passion for law while working in her father’s law firm and competing in speech and debate tournaments on the weekends. Christine went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. After college, Christine worked for Dr. Phil McGraw at his trial consulting firm, Courtroom Sciences, Inc. Christine then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she was active in the Student Bar Association and mock trial competitions. During law school, Christine also interned...

Carl L. Evans, Jr. is an Equity Partner at McCathern in the law firm's Dallas, Texas office and he practices in the areas of non-subscriber employer defense, trucking, liquor liability, employment, commercial, construction, subrogation, tort and insurance litigation. Mr. Evans has an extensive litigation and trial background, having tried numerous cases in state and federal courts. He has also obtained defense verdicts in arbitrations involving claims of fraud, negligence, breach of contract and breach of warranty. In addition, Mr. Evans has successfully represented numerous clients in summary judgment motions that have included claims for bad faith, fraud, negligence, premises liability,...

David Ragsdale has more than 29 years of experience as a personal injury lawyer. Ragsdale Law Firm represents individuals and families injured in car wrecks, truck/18 wheeler accidents, motorcycle wrecks, drunk driving accidents, slip & falls, and all other types of personal injury cases. Ragsdale Law Firm also represents families of loved ones due to the wrongful death of their family member. Contact our firm for a free consultation about your case.

Stephen Galvan is an attorney at the McCormick Law Firm in Euless, Texas. Mr. Galvan handles personal injury cases, representing those injured in motor vehicle accidents. Mr. Galvan has a wealth of experience in negotiations, settlements and mediations. Mr. Galvan received his Bachelors degree from Texas Tech in 2009 and his MBA and Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech in 2013. Throughout his career he has represented clients in a variety of practice areas.

Gonzalez Law Group | 12160 Abrams, Suite 640, Dallas, Texas 75243, Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer Dallas Insurance Attorney, Dallas Insurance Dispute Lawyer * All consultations are free and confidential* * No fees unless you win* If you have suffered an injury because of somebody else’s negligence and you are having issues collecting against an insurance company, you need an experienced Dallas Civil Lawyer representing you in your case. Dallas Car Accident Attorney Dallas Truck Accident Attorney Dallas Premises Liability Lawyer Dallas Personal Injury Attorney; Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer AREAS OF PRACTICE Work injuries Wrongful death cases Truck Accidents, Commercial Truck Accidents Automobile accident Motorcycle accident Nursing home cases Accidents caused...

Scott Robelen is a Board Certified personal injury trial attorney. Scott has tried more than 200 cases to jury verdict over his legal career. Scott has obtained substantial verdicts for his clients; and many cases in which there had been no offers of settlement prior to the start of trial. Scott’s adversaries know and respect that he will take meritorious cases to trial. His personal injury verdicts have changed the policies of police departments, correctional facilities, human resource departments, emergency rooms, universities, and insurance companies. Scott represents individuals and families who through no fault of their own have been devastated...

Nejat Ahmed has litigated multi-million dollar insurance coverage disputes involving both primary and excess commercial property policies in state and federal courts. She has many years of experience litigating coverage disputes involving homeowners policies and third-party primary and excess liability policies. Ms. Ahmed has devoted her legal practice to complex insurance coverage litigation with a focus on commercial and residential insurance policies. She has litigated numerous first party property claims arising out of major catastrophes, including Hurricanes Rita, Ike and Harvey.

Having represented insurance companies for over a decade, Ms. Ahmed has the unique perspective that is valuable to policyholders in...

Judge Gibson is a former civil trial judge with over two decades of experience representing real people, small and emerging businesses in consumer, contract, insurance, deceptive trade practices, fraud, and general business cases. Judge Gibson has tried over 600 cases and, in the last decade, has secured judgments, verdicts, and settlements for his clients in excess of $25,000,000.

Mr. Long is a personal injury attorney at McCormick Law Firm.

Jennette E. DePonte is a Partner at the McCathern office in Frisco, Texas. Mrs. DePonte has an extensive litigation and trial background, having tried numerous cases in state and federal courts in Texas. Her practice focuses on litigation involving employer-employee relations. Specifically, she has litigated tort and non-subscriber claims, employment-related torts, ERISA claims, discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, wage and hour claims and collective actions, and civil rights claims under state and federal law.

Mrs. DePonte has defended national and regional employers in a wide range of employment-related issues, represented employers before numerous federal and state agencies, and handled trials and...

Greg began his career as an engineer for offshore drilling companies. While he enjoyed the problem solving he did for his company, he desired to help others. It was this desire that lead him to SMU's Dedman School of Law, where he graduated in the top 15 percent of his class. Upon graduation, Greg went to work in a prestigious downtown Dallas firm, representing large businesses, doctors and insurance companies. While this experience on the other side of the courtroom has proven invaluable, Greg soon realized he wanted to represent individuals and their families. For more than...

Dallas / Fort Worth area trial attorney specializing in representing victims of wrongful death and serious personal injury since 1994. Free initial consultation and personal case review. Phones monitored 7 days per week.

A no-nonsense technician; a grinder’s mentality. Mr. McCorquodale handles trials and appeals. Sandy has been bringing his unique combination of experience, skill, humor, and attitude to clients in Texas for more than 40 years with a core belief that a straightforward, honest analysis and execution will always trump over tough talk and empty promises. He represents clients throughout Texas in lawsuits involving personal injuries, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, financial disputes, insurance coverage, lawyers’ professional liability, accounting malpractice, contract claims, employment claims, hurricane claims, workers’ compensation claims, explosion claims, fraud and misrepresentation, fiduciary liability under ERISA, securities fraud, directors’ and officers’...

Justin Martin – Lawyer, Marketing & Sales Executive, Entrepreneur.
Mr. Martin spent most of his early professional career in ownership, sales, and operations roles. After many successful years, Mr. Martin decided to pursue his law license, which required returning to complete his undergraduate degree. While working fulltime, he received his BA and was accepted into and completed what is now known as Texas A&M School of Law. In 2010, Mr. Martin joined his childhood best friend, in the formation of Godsey Martin, P.C., where he is a shareholder and serves as CEO of IJustGotHit.com. Since 2010, the law firm has...

David M. Kennedy has over 30 years experience representing individuals and businesses in matters of civil litigation. As a law student assisting his father in a civil fraud trial in 1982, David tried his first case to a jury in Oklahoma and has been a 'trial attorney' ever since. So, if you need an attorney for the courtroom rather than the boardroom, David is a seasoned choice. David was raised in Sherman, Texas and his office is located there. Coming out of law school he joined his father's firm as one who would try the lawsuits, focusing on personal...

Ryan grew up in Rockwall and graduated from Rockwall High School in 1998. He earned his bachelors degree from San Diego State University and his law degree from the University of San Diego. He currently lives in Rockwall with his wife Christina, who teaches in the bilingual education program in Rockwall, and their two boys.

Ms. Neal was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2012, after graduating with her Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law and Master of Arts in Communication Studies from St. Mary’s University earlier that year. She also holds a Bachelor of Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated in 2007. After working in civil defense litigation immediately after law school, Ms. Neal chose to devote the majority of practice to Family Law, wishing to spend more time in making a direct difference in her clients’ lives by vigorously advocating on their behalf. She...

Doreen Appiah is a personal injury attorney at the McCormick Law Firm.

Described by colleagues as a “gym rat” in the courtroom, Bill Forteith still loves going into court and fighting for his clients in trial after almost forty years of exclusively practicing civil trial law. Trying hundreds of jury trials, his legal experience has literally gone from the cradle to the grave having represented clients involved in prenatal and neonatal care, daycare centers, nursing homes and even funeral homes. Yet trial work, such as automobile accidents and premises liability cases, excite him just as much as the more unusual cases. He believes that every client deserves the same passionate representation regardless...

Bryce E. Pearcy, a native of Granbury, Texas, is devoted to helping injured clients in DFW and around the country. After obtaining a Government degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Pearcy went back to his West Texas roots and received his JD from Texas Tech University School of Law. Mr. Pearcy worked with the Dispute Resolution Center and obtained qualification as a Texas Mediator while in law school. After law school, Mr. Pearcy moved to San Antonio to serve as an Assistant District Attorney with Bexar County. As a prosecutor, Mr. Pearcy tried dozens of misdemeanor criminal cases...

Hannah Conrardy strives to protect the rights of those who have fallen victim to the negligence of others. Although she always knew she wanted to spend her life in the legal field, it was not until her first year of practice that she realized personal injury was her calling. During that first year after law school, Hannah had the privilege of representing a single mom who became horribly disfigured due to the carelessness of an 18-wheeler truck driver. The trials and tribulations of that case convinced her that she would dedicate her career to helping personal injury victims. Originally from England,...

Personal Injury Litigation

For over 50 years Lou Fouts has represented thousands of clients who have sustained serious bodily injuries, or the loss of a loved one by wrongful death. He works zealously to achieve fairness and justice in securing recoveries for his clients. His career and reputation are distinguished by excellence and compassion for his clients. Both clients and other attorneys have recognized his tenacity and determination for his clients. Lou Fouts earned his B.B.A from S.M.U. and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas at Austin Law School in 1970. While repersenting individuals who...

Marc Dib was born in Buda, Texas. Mr. Dib received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in legal studies from Texas Tech University. Mr. Dib attended law school at Texas Tech University School of Law where he served as a comment editor on the Texas Tech Law Review. Prior to joining the McCormick Law Firm, Mr. Dib gained valuable legal experience working at two law firms that specialize in civil litigation.

Admissions Supreme Court of Texas Northern District of Texas Eastern District of Texas Western District of Oklahoma United States Supreme Court Education J.D., Texas A&M School of Law, formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, 2003 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1996 Certified Mediator Memberships State Bar of Texas Tarrant County Bar Association Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association Dallas Trial Lawyers Association Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America ? Industry Associations Apartment Association of Tarrant County Texas Apartment Association ? Experience Before opening the firm in 2004, Monty was associated with small plaintiff-oriented law firms in the North Dallas area. The vast majority of his legal career has been spent representing individuals and small business...

Chad West has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of individuals who are facing difficult legal circumstances. Throughout his career, he has worked on a vast variety of cases ranging from complex litigation suits to car wreck cases to workplace injury cases generating over $200 million in verdicts, judgments, and settlements. Chad's practice focuses on civil litigation, personal injury, and car accidents. After growing up on a farm in Southern Illinois, Chad attended and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. He served in...

Gregory B. Fell is the founder of The Fell Law Firm. Located in Richardson, Texas, The Fell Law Firm, is full service litigation firm in Richardson, Texas that serves clients throughout the Dallas – Fort Worth and the North Texas region. Our Dallas – Richardson – Plano lawyers handle a wide variety of legal issues, including insurance bad faith, serious personal injuries and wrongful death, homeowner’s association law, landlord-tenant law, and complex business litigation. Founded in 1996, The Fell Law Firm provides individuals and businesses with legal services tailored to each client’s needs. We do not believe in...

Attorney Samuel J. King joined McCathern as an associate in 2017. Mr. King is a litigator who represents plaintiffs and defendants in commercial, construction, personal-injury and other kinds of matters. He practices in McCathern’s office at The Star in Frisco, Texas, and he is part of the McCathern team that represents the Dallas Cowboys Football Club and related entities, among other clients.

Mr. King was born and raised in Dallas County and he graduated from Irving’s MacArthur High School in 1991. He earned a bachelor of arts from Texas Tech University in 1997 and a juris doctorate from the...

Gerald W. Livingston, native Dallasite. Served in the United States Army, Graduated Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX with a LL.B. in Law.
Member of the Texas State Bar, the Dallas Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association and past member of the State Bar of Texas District 6A, Grievance Committee in Dallas.
AREAS OF PRACTICE: Personal injury claims in all fields (30 + years experience); Employment Law; Business Law. Member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Specialty Associations and AV Preeminent...

I began my career in Los Angeles, defending doctors and hospitals in malpractice suits. After relocating to Texas in 1999, I have focused on representing those injured by the negligence of a third party.

Jennifer LeMaster focuses her practice in the areas of insurance coverage disputes and personal injury litigation. She is a zealous advocate for insurance policyholders and personal injury clients, and she works tirelessly for her clients to secure the very best results.

Jennifer began her career at a Houston-based litigation boutique. She spent a few years in-house for an oil and gas company. She returned to private practice and, after a short time as an associate, became a partner at an international law firm, specializing in insurance coverage law and general and commercial litigation.

While partner at an international firm, she represented insurance...