Litigation

The Underwood Law Firm's Litigation Practice Group offers extensive experience at every stage of commercial and tort disputes, from pre-suit investigation and case evaluation through discovery, trial, and appeal. Underwood attorneys and paralegals are equipped with the latest technology to address the most complex litigation, while overseeing a substantial docket of less complicated cases. Our experience in complex litigation includes matters involving oil and gas, real estate, wills and probate, banking transactions, and Uniform Commercial Code controversies. Although our docket primarily involves civil defense, we also represent plaintiffs in commercial and personal injury cases. As counsel for a number of long term health care providers, Underwood attorneys have significant expertise in administrative law and medical negligence defense, practicing throughout Texas in federal, state, and administrative forums. We defend insurance carriers in actions filed under the Texas Insurance Code and Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, as well as common law bad faith claims. With a broad corporate and institutional client base, we routinely represent private and governmental entities in all aspects of employment (including retaliation and discrimination claims under state and federal laws), labor, workers' compensation, and non-subscriber lawsuits. We are also experienced in all aspects of mediation and arbitration. Located one block from the 7th Court of Appeals, we maintain an active appellate practice. Our areas of practice include:

  • Administrative proceedings
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Civil appeals
  • Commercial litigation/Oil and Gas/Real Estate
  • Employment and labor litigation
  • General civil litigation
  • Governmental defense
  • Insurance defense
  • Medical malpractice defense
  • Long-term care defense
  • Non-subscriber defense
  • Products liability litigation
  • Professional liability litigation
  • Workers' Compensation defense

The Underwood Law Firm's Litigation Practice Group strives to work closely with its clients, whether corporations, institutions, or individuals, to seek the best and most prompt results while providing quality representation at a reasonable expense.

Kelly Utsinger

James A. Besselman

Tom Morris

Don M. Dean

Gavin J. Gadberry

D. Lynn Tate

Charles A. Mallard

Chad Pierce

Mike H. Loftin

W. Wade Arnold

Slater Elza

Dan L. Schaap