USA – TEXAS Trends and Developments Contributed by: Rodrigo (Diego) Garcia Jr. and Kolby J. Keller Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
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Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP (Thomp- son Coe) is proud to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2026, marking 75 years of providing trusted legal counsel to clients across Texas and throughout the United States. With more than 250 attorneys in of- fices in Austin, Dallas, Denver, Hawaii, Houston, San Antonio, New Orleans, New York and St Paul, the firm offers the depth and resources of a national prac- tice while maintaining a strong commitment to cli- ent service. The firm is widely recognised for its civil
litigation capabilities and represents clients across a broad range of industries and jurisdictions. Its prac- tice areas include insurance coverage and litigation, products liability, mass torts, labour and employment, business and commercial litigation, professional li- ability, appellate law, insurance regulation, and busi- ness transactions. For decades, clients have relied on Thompson Coe’s experience, responsiveness and practical approach to resolving complex legal and business challenges.
Authors
Rodrigo (Diego) Garcia Jr. represents insurers in complex insurance cover- age disputes and related litigation nationwide. His practice at Thompson Coe focuses on coverage matters involving environmental pollution,
Kolby J. Keller represents insurers in complex insurance coverage and bad-faith disputes involving commer- cial and residential property claims. He advises clients of Thompson Coe from the pre-suit stage through trial,
construction defects, product liability, directors’ and officers’ liability, property insurance, and mass tort claims. Diego advises clients through coverage analysis, litigation, and strategic resolution of high-exposure disputes. He has handled significant environmental and insurance coverage matters and is recognised for his work on behalf of insurer clients across multiple jurisdictions. Diego is board-certified in insurance law by the Texas Board of Legal Spe- cialization and has been recognised by Chambers USA for insurance in Texas.
developing litigation strategies informed by early exposure analysis and coverage evaluation. His practice focuses on property coverage litigation, breach of contract and bad-faith claims, and regula- tory matters affecting insurers. Kolby also serves as a certified mediator, providing clients with practical insight into dispute resolution and settlement strategies. Based in Dallas, he represents insurance- industry clients in litigation and coverage matters throughout Texas.
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