Business Details
Texas Workers Compensation Defense Attorneys
Since the early 1940s, our firm has specialized in defending employers and insurers in workers' compensation and employment injury claims. We represent clients before Texas state agencies, all levels of Texas state courts, and federal jurisdictions. With offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, we provide statewide expertise through board-certified specialists. Our attorneys leverage decades of experience across diverse industries to deliver strategic legal solutions. We maintain a focused practice on workers' compensation defense, subrogation protection, and DBA/Longshore Act compliance.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our long-standing reputation as Texas' oldest firm dedicated to this field. We combine deep industry knowledge with cross-industry insights to address complex legal challenges effectively. Our team's proficiency extends to district court defense, designated doctor reviews, and mandatory medical exams. We host annual seminars to educate clients on evolving workers' compensation regulations and best practices. Our comprehensive approach ensures clients receive tailored representation aligned with their specific business needs.
Services
Workers Compensation Defense
District Court Defense
Subrogation Protection
DBA Longshore Defense
Medical Exam Review
Highlights and features
- We have over 80 years of specialized experience in workers' compensation defense.
- Our attorneys are board-certified specialists in workers' compensation law.
- We provide statewide representation across all Texas Division of Workers Compensation field offices.
- Our practice includes defense in district courts and federal jurisdictions.
- We offer industry-specific expertise across diverse business sectors.
Services
Workers Compensation Defense
We defend employers and insurers in workers' compensation claims before Texas state agencies and courts. Our attorneys handle cases involving injury claims, benefit disputes, and regulatory compliance. With decades of experience, we provide strategic legal representation to protect our clients' interests throughout Texas.
District Court Defense
Our firm represents clients in district court proceedings related to workers' compensation cases. This includes appeals, third-party claims, and complex litigation matters. We leverage our deep understanding of Texas labor laws to achieve favorable outcomes for employers in trial and appellate courts.
Subrogation Protection
We protect insurers' subrogation rights in workers' compensation cases through strategic legal interventions. Our attorneys handle lien enforcement, recovery claims, and third-party litigation to preserve our clients' financial interests while ensuring compliance with state regulations.
DBA Longshore Defense
Our firm defends employers under the Defense Base Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. We handle claims involving maritime workers, defense contractors, and federal project employees. Our attorneys navigate complex federal regulations to minimize liability exposure for clients.
Medical Exam Review
We assist clients with designated doctor evaluations and mandatory medical exams in workers' compensation cases. Our attorneys challenge inappropriate medical determinations and ensure accurate assessments that align with our clients' defense strategies.
People
Tyler Hoellwarth
Attorney
Board-certified workers' compensation specialist with 15+ years of experience defending employers in complex injury claims across Texas industries.
Zachery Zac Farias
Attorney
Experienced litigator focusing on district court defense and appellate proceedings for workers' compensation cases throughout Texas.
Suvesh Vasal
Attorney
Specializes in subrogation protection and third-party claims defense, with a focus on preserving insurers' financial interests in complex cases.
Nancy H. Ippolito
Attorney
Recognized expert in DBA/Longshore Act claims, representing defense contractors and maritime employers in federal compensation cases.
Claire A. Smith
Attorney
Focuses on medical exam review and designated doctor evaluations to challenge inappropriate benefit determinations for employers.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in workers' compensation defense, DBA/Longshore Act claims, subrogation protection, and district court defense for employers and insurers.
Do you operate statewide in Texas?
Yes, we represent clients in all Texas Division of Workers Compensation field offices and maintain offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
Are your attorneys board-certified?
Yes, all our attorneys are board-certified specialists in workers' compensation law with decades of combined experience.
What industries do you serve?
We defend employers across all industries including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and energy sectors throughout Texas.
Do you handle federal jurisdiction cases?
Yes, our firm provides legal representation in workers' compensation cases across all levels of Texas state courts and federal jurisdictions.
