- Nov 14, 2011: Best Lawyers ranks Cowles & Thompson as one of the BEST law firms in 2011-2012
- Nov 2, 2011: Three C&T Attorneys honored as Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation
- Mar 8, 2011: Jonathan Spigel and Kyna Adams present seminars at Chartis
- Jan 1, 2011: Congratulations to New Shareholders: Kyna Adams & Mark Hill
- Jun 28, 2010: Jim Cowles honored as one of the top 25 lawyers in Texas
- Feb 23, 2010: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Specialty Risk Services group
- Jun 9, 2009: 2009 Best Business Lawyer in Dallas: Jim Cowles
- May 7, 2009: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Gallagher Bassett Services group
- Apr 28, 2009: 2009 Super Lawyers: Mike Northrup, Stuart O'Neil, John Pease
- Mar 1, 2009: Super Lawyers: Jim Cowles and Sim Israeloff
- Nov 14, 2008: Grant Gaston speaks to Union Standard Insurance Company
- Oct 15, 2008: Grant Gaston serving as a Junior Achievement Volunteer
- Oct 2, 2008: Cowles and Israeloff Named to Best Lawyers Guide
- Sep 25, 2008: Jason Mathis presents seminar for The Town of Addison Department Directors
- Sep 25, 2008: Mathis and Moses join "Inn of Court"
- Sep 24, 2008: C&T Salutes its 2008 Super Lawyers
- Aug 4, 2008: Kyna Adams named to Leadership Tyler Class
- Jul 15, 2008: Cowles & Thompson Attorneys Named Rising Stars
- Jul 2, 2008: Kyna Adams Elected Smith County Bar Director
- Jun 19, 2008: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Gallagher Bassett Services group
- Jun 10, 2008: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Liberty Mutual Insurance group
- Apr 28, 2008: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Liberty International Underwriters of Canada
- Apr 28, 2008: Jonathan Spigel speaks to AIG group
- Apr 14, 2008: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
- Mar 12, 2008: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Union Standard Insurance Company
- Nov 27, 2007: Metzler Appointed to City Commission
- Nov 2, 2007: Cowles & Thompson Welcomes New Attorney, Eric Yepez
- Sep 25, 2007: C&T Salutes its 2007 Super Lawyers
- Sep 25, 2007: Jim Cowles a Top Go-To Lawyer
- Sep 14, 2007: Three C&T Attorneys Named to Lawdragon 2500
- Aug 24, 2007: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Gainsco Insurance group
- Aug 21, 2007: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Affirmative Insurance group
- Aug 3, 2007: C&T Attorneys Help Youth With Conflict Resolution
- Aug 3, 2007: Good Results for Our Clients -- Judgment in Fraud Case
- Mar 19, 2007: Cowles & Thompson Salutes its Rising Stars
- Mar 6, 2007: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. group
- Nov 7, 2006: Cowles & Thompson Welcomes New Attorneys
- Oct 31, 2006: C&T Salutes its 2006 Super Lawyers
- Jul 27, 2006: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Zurich Insurance group
- May 18, 2006: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Gallagher Bassett group
- May 11, 2006: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Cunningham Lindsey group
- May 3, 2006: Jonathan Spigel speaks to RadioShack Corporation
- Apr 28, 2006: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Liberty Mutual Insurance group
- Mar 30, 2006: C&T Honored by Dallas Business Journal
- Mar 30, 2006: C&T Salutes its Rising Stars
- Mar 30, 2006: Jonathan Spigel speaks to GEICO Regional Claims Office
- Mar 23, 2006: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Zurich Insurance Company
- Jan 17, 2006: Jonathan Spigel speaks to Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. group
- Nov 12, 2005: Cowles & Thompson Welcomes New Attorneys
- Oct 28, 2005: Jim Cowles Receives Trial Lawyer of the Year Award
- Sep 10, 2005: Stuart O'Neil Presents Tort Reform Update
- Aug 1, 2005: Brewer Receives Teaching Honor
- Jul 13, 2005: Cowles Named Among the Top Lawyers in Texas
- May 18, 2005: Congratulations to our 2005 Super Lawyers
- Jul 1, 2004: Cowles & Thompson Attorneys named 2004 Texas Super Lawyers
- Jun 24, 2004: Cowles & Thompson Attorneys Named "Rising Stars"
- Jun 24, 2004: Article on Legal Writing Published
- Nov 1, 2003: Cowles & Thompson Super Lawyers announced
- Nov 1, 2003: Greg Carboy and David Johnson obtain Good Result for Our Client
Tort and Insurance Litigation
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Since 1978 C&T has taken hundreds of tort matters to trial throughout the State of Texas. The Negligence and Tort Litigation Group represents a range of clients from individuals to large corporations in cases of common law and statutory claims for conduct alleged to have caused personal injury death business injury or other damages. Our courtroom experience and trial skills provide the best chance for success when confronted with a lawsuit or the threat of litigation.
Defending modern tort claims calls for a mastery of a host of topics involving complex scientific technical and medical-legal concepts and familiarity with an involved and evolving body of case law and statutory requirements. Our experience allows us to quickly and economically analyze the strengths and weaknesses of litigation matters and offer our clients reliable recommendations for discovery trial and settlement strategies.
Cowles & Thompson attorneys have extensive courtroom experience in defending:
- Automobile & Transportation Accidents
- Aviation Accidents
- Construction Site Accidents
- Dram Shop & Other Liquor Liability Claims
- Falling Merchandise
- False Imprisonment
- Food Product & Food-Borne Illnesses
- Malicious Prosecution
- Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
- Premises Liability
- Premises Security
- Product Liability
- Property Damage
- Slip or Trip and Falls
- Wrongful Detention
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