Funderburk &amp; Funderburk, LLP no http://www.ffllp.com/en/rss Funderburk &amp; Funderburk, LLP http://www.ffllp.com/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.ffllp.com Copyright 2010 Funderburk &amp; Funderburk, LLP Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@ffllp.com Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:22:24 GMT Content Managers http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/30/ MARK J. COURTOIS Managing Partner Personal: Married to Maria Jorik Courtois, also an attorney, and they have four children. Contact: 713-620-7226 mjcourtois@ffllp.com Career Highlights: *Trial lawyer since 1990, with extensive experience in commercial litigation, business litigation, insurance issues, personal injury and toxic tort defense, underground utility damage cases, insurer bad faith, breach of contract, ERISA, and professional defense matters. *Experience in... http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/30/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:31:23 GMT Content Managers http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/1/ <h1 center?="" align="center"><strong>For the Confidence You Want<br> at the Courthouse</strong></h1> <div align="justify"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">We are a litigation law firm. We handle a wide variety of litigation matters across the State of Texas, including mass, environmental, and toxic torts, personal injury, insurance coverage and carrier defense, construction defect, commercial and business disputes, employment litigation, ERISA, products liability, professional liability defense, and subrogation matters.&nbsp; We deliver quality goal oriented legal services at an affordable rate.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div> <div></div> <h1 align="center"><strong>The Insurance Adjuster's Essential Guide<br> for Handling Texas Claims - 2010</strong></h1> <div align="justify"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The Insurance Adjuster's Essential Guide for Handling Texas Claims is now available. This publication covers the essential legal requirements for handling a Texas claim. This publication was designed to be used in conjunction with a <a style="font-weight: bold; color: #000080; font-family: Verdana;" href="http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/?11">seminar </a>approved by the Texas Department of Insurance for two hours of adjuster continuing education credit in the area of ethics and consumer protection. Adjusters licensed in the State of Texas are required to have 30 hours of continuing education every two years, of which 2 hours must be in ethics and consumer protection. 15 of the 30 hours must be through class room instruction.&nbsp; This seminar provides adjusters with the requisite ethics to meet TDI's adjuster&nbsp;continuing education requirements. For further information about scheduling a seminar&nbsp;at your company, please contact Mark Courtois. </span></div><div>&nbsp;</div> <div align="center"><strong><img alt="" src="http://www.ffllp.com/images/martindale_hubbell.gif" border="0" /></strong></div> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <div></div> <strong></strong> http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/1/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:22:04 GMT Content Managers http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/10/ Laws regulating the handling of claims can sometimes be confusing. Add to that the fact that many adjusters handle claims in multiple states, and the task of keeping the laws straight can be daunting. Education is simply the best way for adjusters and carriers to avoid extra-contractual liability. The Insurance Adjuster's Essential Guide for Handling Texas Claims was written as a service to insurance carriers and claims adjusters. This publication also forms the basis of the written materials for seminars we provide adjusters giving continuing education credit in the area of ethics and consumer protection. The basic adjuster seminar has been approved by the Texas Department of Insurance for two hours of continuing education credit for all adjuster types and satisfies the two hour ethics requirement for adjusters. An additional seminar can be added for one additional hour, providing a more in-depth look at the Deceptive Trade Practice Act. Copies of this publication can be obtained by... http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/10/ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:05:33 GMT Content Managers http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/677/ David W. Funderburk Of Counsel Personal: David is married to Becky Funderburk. They have two children. Contact: 713-620-7222 dfunderburk@ffllp.com Career Highlights: *Has been a trial lawyer since 1992, with extensive experience in construction litigation, insurance issues, personal injury and toxic tort defense *Trial and arbitration experience in construction and property damage cases. *Lecturer and presenter of continuing education for insurance adjusters by the Texas Department of Insurance Education: Preparatory education, Baylor University (B.B.A., 1987); Legal education, South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1991) Admissions: Texas Bar in 1992 U. S. District Court Southern District of Texas Memberships: State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association; American Bar Association; Houston Young Lawyers Association; Texas Association of Defense Counsel; Construction Law section of the State Bar of... http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/677/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:39:51 GMT Content Managers http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/25/ <li class="body_copy"><span class="links"><a href="http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/?26" target="_self">Larry B. Funderburk</a></span></li> <li class="body_copy"><a href="http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/?30" target="_self">Mark J. Courtois</a></li> <li class="body_copy"><a href="http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/?31" target="_self">J. Gregory Guy Funderburk</a></li> <li class="body_copy"><a href="http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/677/">David Funderburk</a></li> <li class="body_copy"><a href="http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/?33" target="_self">Stephen Irving</a></li> <li class="body_copy"><a href="http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/?37" target="_self">Honorable F. Lee Duggan, Jr.</a></li> <li class="body_copy"><a href="http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/?38" target="_self">Weldon W. Funderburk</a></li><a href="http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/?39" target="_self"> </a> <li class="body_copy"><a href="http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/?45" target="_self">Mary Ann Dougharty</a> </li> http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/25/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:10:55 GMT Content Managers http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/12/ The selection of competent litigation counsel is the first, and perhaps, single most important decision a client can make when litigation cannot be avoided. The choice of counsel can affect, and sometimes determine, the ultimate result in a matter. The State Bar of Texas reports that at the end of 2008 there were over 75,000 licensed attorneys in the State of Texas.1 This great number makes finding quality litigation counsel all the more difficult. When searching for a trial attorney, start by soliciting attorney recommendations from other professionals, friends, family, or persons who may be knowledgeable about litigation matters. Meet with and question the perspective attorney about their background, experience, proposed strategies, anticipated costs, and retention requirements. When interviewing litigation counsel for hire, consider these four factors: 1. Competence in the subject matter. First, the client should inquire whether the attorney has actually tried any cases. Depending... http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/12/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:39:15 GMT Content Managers http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/38/ Weldon W. Funderburk Founding Partner - Retired Personal: Married to Patricia Ann Funderburk; 4 children; 5 grandchildren. Contact: 713-526-1801 Education: Preparatory education, Howard Payne University; Legal education, Baylor University (L.L.B. 1949) Admissions: U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Supreme Court ... http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/38/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:50:03 GMT Content Managers http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/33/ Stephen Irving Senior Associate Personal: Born Rochester, New York, February 1, 1964 Contact: 713-620-7279 sirving@FFLLP.COM Education: Preparatory education, Boston College (B.A. Speech Communications, 1992); Legal education, Catholic University of America (J.D., 1995); Note and Comment Editor, Commlaw Conspectus, Journal of Communications Law and Policy; Legal Intern to Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle; Superior Court of the District of Columbia ... http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/33/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:47:19 GMT Content Managers http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/37/ Honorable F. Lee Duggan, Jr. Of Counsel Personal: Married to Annette Duggan; 2 children; 6 grandchildren. Contact: 713-526-1801 Education: Preparatory education, Rice University (B.A. 1952); Legal education, University of Texas School of Law (J.D. 1955) ... http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/37/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:45:58 GMT Content Managers http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/45/ Mary Ann Dougharty Associate Personal: Born April 17, 1952 in Bryan, Texas. Married to Steven Wade Dougharty. Contact: 713-620-7230 mdougharty@ffllp.com Education: University of Houston (B.S. 2000); Legal education, South Texas College of Law (J.D. 2005). Admissions: Texas Bar in 2005. Memberships: State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association; Texas Association of Defense Counsel. ... http://www.ffllp.com/en/cms/45/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:39:57 GMT