Attorneys in the fidelity, surety and construction practice have gained national prominence as a result of their successful representation of fidelity and surety clients, their extensive writings and presentations on the subject, and their participation as officers and members of important bar association committees. For instance, Duncan Clore is a past Chair of the Fidelity and Surety Law Committee of the Tort and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association, a former council member of both the Dallas and Texas Bar Association Construction Law Sections, and is a frequent author and lecturer on fidelity and surety topics. Similarly, Mike Pipkin has been elected as an officer of the Construction Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association, and speaks frequently in the areas of surety and construction litigation. Continuing this tradition is Elizann Carroll, who is the Texas representative for the Young Professionals Subcommittee of the Fidelity and Surety Law Committee, and Toni Scott Reed, who recently has published articles and spoken in these areas. Client service is the cornerstone of our principles.
Emphasis is placed upon accessibility and responsiveness.
We have been able to achieve excellent results for our fidelity, surety and construction clients in the investigation phase of the claim, in analyzing and handling claims, in preparing the case for trial, in mediating and arbitrating bond claims, and in trying and winning trials and appeals. As a result, the firm has developed a well known, highly-successful appellate practice. Our appellate attorneys are called upon in appropriate cases to consult in various trial matters, such as in the preparation of jury instructions, in the preservation of error, and in serving as judges in mock jury trials.