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Affiliations Ms. Prejean is a member of the American Bar Association, the Travis County Bar Association, the Austin Young Lawyers Association, the Travis County Women Lawyers' Association and the Young Lawyer Section of Primerus. She is also a faculty member for the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research.

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Member in the Firm
• Member of the Federal Bar Association

Brad Sklencar is a Member in the firm's San Antonio office. Mr. Sklencar has a broad-based civil litigation practice prosecuting and defending all types of commercial contract, transaction, and insurance defense disputes involving banking law, real property law, business torts, construction, consumer litigation, employment matters, professional negligence, attorney discipline and malpractice defense, insurance defense, personal injury, product liability, premises liability, environmental issues, international law and parties, and intellectual property. Mr. Sklencar has extensive experience in high profile complex case litigation matters involving international parties, property, and conflicts of laws. Mr. Sklencar has many years of experience in professional liability litigation for attorneys, architects, and engineers, and other licensed professionals and defending them before licensing boards and agencies. He has an established employment law practice which includes defending and prosecuting civil suits involving wrongful termination, harassment, age, race, or gender discrimination under the State and Federal civil rights statutes; administrative claim experience representing public and private employers and individual claimants before the NLRB, EEOC and TWC on labor practices, employment disputes, wage claims, worker's compensation claims, and discrimination claims. Mr. Sklencar has extensive Insurance Defense litigation experience defending general liability claims, intellectual property claims, premises claims, product liability claims, personal injury claims, and first party bad faith practices, claim coverage, agent misrepresentation, life policy coverage and beneficiary litigation. He also has handled acute care institution defense, Miller Act surety litigation, and Employee Welfare Benefit Plan litigation under 29 U.S.C. § 1000 et. seq. (ERISA). Mr. Sklencar has an established Construction Law practice including representing design professionals, contractors and subcontractors on public and private projects, and commercial and residential projects, in contract disputes, construction defect litigation, and negligence actions together with corresponding surety litigation. He also has appellate experience in both state and federal appellate courts. Mr. Sklencar has been selected multiple years by his peers as a SUPER LAYER® and one of San Antonio's Best Lawyers in Scene in SA Monthly Magazine™. He is a Member of the Construction Lawyers Society of America™ and has served as a Guest Lecturer, Construction Law at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Brandi Young Prejean is a Member in the Austin office. Ms. Prejean defends insurance carriers, employers, self-insured employers and political subdivisions in employment and workers' compensation matters. She oversees the Austin Representative Services, attends the Division's public hearings on behalf of our clients and reports on same. Ms. Prejean also advises medical networks regarding compliance within the Texas workers' compensation system. She is a frequent speaker at educational seminars regarding workers' compensation matters and legislative changes in the insurance industry. Education Louisiana State University's Paul Hebert School of Law, J.D. and Bachelor of Civil Law, 2002; Louisiana State University, B.A. 1998, cum laude

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Member of Our Rio Grande Valley Office

Cindy A. Garcia is a member of our Rio Grande Valley Office. Mrs. Garcia's diverse legal practice encompasses a wide range of areas, including civil and commercial litigation, construction law, insurance defense, personal injury defense, municipal law, product liability, automobile litigation, employment law, hospitality and retail defense, mass torts, transportation law, toxic tort litigation, trucking liability, and mediation. Education University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1983; University of St. Thomas, B.A., Cum Laude, 1976

Dana M. Gannon is a Member in the Houston office. Ms. Gannon specializes in workers' compensation law. Her practice includes the representation of insurance carriers and employers before the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation and various civil and federal courts. Her practice also includes all aspects of personal injury defense, construction defect and the representation of homeowner associations. Ms. Gannon has tried numerous cases across the state. She also successfully argued a case of first impression before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals styled Guadalupe Caldera v. The Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania concerning the Medicare Secondary Payer Act and the Texas Labor Code. Ms. Gannon is a sought-after speaker on matters related to the Texas Labor and Administrative Codes. Education Drake University, J.D., 1989; Stephen F. Austin State University, B.A., 1983

Job Titles:

• Member of the Houston Bar Association

Kimberly A. Bishop is a Member in the Houston office. For over twenty-five years Ms. Bishop has represented insurance carriers and employers at the administrative and district court levels in contested claims arising under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. With literally thousands of hearings before the Division of Workers' Compensation, Ms. Bishop is recognized in the industry for her tenacious and successful representation of clients. In addition to handling her active docket, Ms. Bishop provides training to adjusters and employers throughout the state on workers' compensation issues. Education South Texas College of Law, J.D.; University of Houston, B.B.A.

Job Titles:

• Member in the Firm
• Member of the William S. Sessions American Inn of Court

Mary Strauss is a Member in the firm's San Antonio office. During her career, Ms. Strauss's practice has focused on litigation in the areas of premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and first party liability/bad faith claims including having conducted numerous examinations under oath on behalf of carriers. Presently, in addition to assisting as co-counsel in complex litigation involving commercial and contract disputes, construction and construction defect matters, products, and interstate trucking claims, a substantial portion of Ms. Strauss's time is devoted to researching, analyzing and preparing coverage opinions for insurers, on a wide range of policies and endorsements. Education St. Mary's University School of Law San Antonio, Texas, J. D., 1998, cum laude; University of Texas at Austin, B.S., 1994, with honors

Job Titles:

• Member in the Firm
• Member of the Austin Bar Association

Mike Clark is a Member in the firm's Austin office. Mr. Clark currently handles a variety of construction cases representing general contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers, as well as a variety of personal injury and premises liability cases. Over the course of his career, Mr. Clark has handled a wide variety of civil matters and has tried in excess of 35 cases throughout central and south Texas. Education Texas Tech School of Law, J.D., 1987; University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1979

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Member of the Federalist Society

Paul R. Wilson is a partner in the San Antonio Office. Mr. Wilson focuses on the defense of commercial transportation drivers, fleet drivers, and the companies that employ them. Mr. Wilson has been a full-time civil litigation attorney for over 32 years. Previously, Mr. Wilson operated a firm in the Rio Grande Valley, concentrating on commercial debt collection and judgment enforcement. Education University of Houston, J.D.

Job Titles:

• Member of TIDA

Sean Page is a Member in the San Antonio office. Mr. Page's practice focuses on the defense of commercial motor vehicle and automotive claims. Mr. Page leads the firm's Transportation Litigation section and has tried cases in Central and South Texas involving motor carriers, corporate entities, and individuals, for almost 30 years. Mr. Page coordinates first response investigations for insurance and motor carriers across the state. Education St. Mary's University, J.D., 1992; Southern Methodist University, M.B.A., 1989; Texas A&M University, B.S., 1987 Mr. Page is a member of TIDA, the Primerus Transportation Defense Institute, the William S. Sessions American Inn of Court, and the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Page was on the 12th Man Kickoff Team/Southwest Conference Championship teams from 1985 to 1987. He is a member of Texas A&M Letterman's Association, and he is a member and co-founder of Jackie Sherrill's 12th Man Kickoff Team, a non-profit organization. He enjoys volunteering time for the foundation, including visiting children's hospitals across the state, raising funds for scholarships, and assisting local charities. Mr. Page's appearances include ESPN, SEC Network, Fox Sports Southwest, and The Paul Finebaum Show.

Rafael Garcia, Jr. is a Member in our Rio Grande Valley Office in McAllen. Mr. Garcia's practice focuses on wrongful death, products liability, premises liability, professional liability, homeowner association liability, commercial and construction litigation. He also handles workers' compensation matters for insurance carriers, employers and certified self-insureds. Mr. Garcia also serves as general counsel for homeowner associations in the Rio Grande Valley. Education University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1991; University of Texas, B.B.A., 1988

Job Titles:

• Counsel

Randy Hutton is Counsel in the San Antonio office whose practice focuses on workers' compensation. His practice includes the representation of insurance carriers and employers before the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation and serves as liaison to the Texas Department of Insurance and oversees the accreditation concerns of continuing education programs offered to the firm's clients. He also lectures on contemporary Workers' Compensation topics, Consumer Protection and Ethics.

Job Titles:

• Member in Our Rio Grande Valley Office in Mc
• Member of the Hidalgo County Bar Association

Rick Villanueva is a Member in our Rio Grande Valley Office in McAllen. Mr. Villanueva's practice focuses on personal injury defense including the representation of transportation carriers, commercial premises owners, construction contractors, product sellers and oil and gas exploration companies. During his career, Mr. Villanueva has tried more than 50 jury trials to verdict throughout south Texas, including all of the counties in the Rio Grande Valley. He has defended matters involving 18-wheeler accidents, dram shop claims, construction accident and defect cases, products liability claims and geo-seismic litigation. Education Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D. 1993; Texas A & M University, B.A., 1989

Job Titles:

• Director
• Member of DRI

Richard Reynolds is a Member and Director in the San Antonio office. He serves as the firm's managing member. Additionally, he heads the firm's Professional Liability Section with a substantial portion of his practice devoted to the representation of lawyers, accountants, financial and insurance professionals. Based on considerable experience in the defense of toxic tort and environmental claim litigation, he continues to handle selected matters in those areas as well. During his career, he has tried in excess of 100 cases, both jury and non-jury, the vast majority of which have been jury trials. Subject matters have ranged from automobile and premises liability to toxic tort and product liability, insurance disputes and bad faith and a variety of professional liability matters. Education St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., 1978; Texas Christian University, B.A., 1974

Job Titles:

• Director
• Member of the Hidalgo County Bar Association

Bob Guerra is a Member and Director in our Rio Grande Valley Office in McAllen. Over the years, Mr. Guerra has been actively involved in handling catastrophic losses including building collapses/explosions and significant construction defect, commercial litigation, professional liability, product liability and personal injury cases. Education University of Texas at Austin, J.D., 1977; University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1974 Mr. Guerra is a member of the Hidalgo County Bar Association having served as Secretary on the Board of Directors, from 1981 to 1982. He is also an Advocate with the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Job Titles:

• Director
• Member of the San Antonio Bar Association

Scott F. Cline is a Member and Director in the San Antonio office. Mr. Cline's practice concentrates on the defense of claims and ethics complaints against real estate agents, real estate litigation and non-medical professional liability. He also handles construction defect cases. Mr. Cline heads the firm's subrogation department and is a certified mediator. Mr. Cline has litigated and defended a variety of personal injury, liability and criminal suits throughout Texas. Mr. Cline is a frequent continuing education speaker for the San Antonio Board of Realtors and other realtor groups, as well as for attorneys and insurance adjusters. He also conducts real estate risk management training for brokers in San Antonio and the surrounding area. Mr. Cline is proud to be a fifth-generation lawyer. After admission to the Texas bar, he joined the family-owned title company where he practiced with his father and grandfather. He later served as Assistant City Attorney, Wharton, Texas, 1981-1983 and County Attorney, Wharton County, Texas, 1983-1992. Education South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1981; The University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1978 Mr. Cline is an AV rated attorney and has been selected by his peers as among the Best Lawyers in San Antonio, per Scene in S.A. magazine, for his expertise in real estate litigation.

Job Titles:

• Director

Tim K. Singley is a Member and Director in the San Antonio office. Mr. Singley heads the firm's workers' compensation department and dedicates a substantial part of his practice to the representation of insurance carriers and employers in the areas of workers' compensation and employer liability. He is a frequent lecturer and author on workers' compensation and employer liability topics, and served as the principal draftsman of the Pattern Jury Charge for Worker's Compensation in Texas, which is the primary source of definitions, instructions and questions utilized by trial judges state-wide. Education University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1991; Texas Tech University, B.A., 1988 Mr. Singley has been selected by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in San Antonio in Scene in S.A. Magazine for his expertise in Schools and Education and Workers' Compensation.

Job Titles:

• of Counsel
• Member of the State Bar of Texas Appellate Practice Section

Vaughan Waters is a Of Counsel in the firm's San Antonio office. Mr. Waters practice areas include appellate work, personal injury, professional liability, insurance coverage, bad faith, deceptive trade practices and homeowner association/condominium association litigation. In addition, Mr. Waters has practiced in the areas of banking, collections, commercial litigation and eminent domain. From 1981 to 1986, he was an officer in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG), serving in assignments to the Office of the Judge Advocate General, to Naval Legal Service Office San Diego and as a staff judge advocate to Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (where he was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal). Education Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 1981; University of Texas, B.A., 1977 Mr. Waters has been named in San Antonio Magazine and Scene in SA as "San Antonio's Best Lawyers" in appellate law and is rated "AV" (highest rating) by Martindale-Hubbell. Board Certifications Mr. Waters is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Job Titles:

• Counsel

Education Texas Tech School of Law, J.D., 1991; University of Texas, Tyler, B.S., 1988