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Address
Chase Tower
221 West 6th Street, Suite 1050
Austin, Texas 78701 (Travis & Williamson Cos.)
Average Client Review Rating
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Average Peer Review Rating
5.0
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(Main Office) De Leon & Washburn was founded in 1977 by Hector De Leon, former General Counsel of the Texas Department of Insurance and a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law. From its inception the firm concentrated in insurance, health, employee benefits issues and trade association law. The firm's clients include insurance companies, third party administrators, nonprofit organizations and employers desiring representation on corporate, regulatory, and employee benefits issues; including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The firm also offers civil litigation and appellate law services and has conducted litigation throughout the state of Texas. Hector De Leon is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Administrative Law. The firm encourages continuing professional development. All partners and associates participate in continuing legal education seminars, professional association activities and civic affairs. De Leon & Washburn is listed in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers under Civil Trial, Insurance Defense and Administrative Law. Statement of PracticeGeneral Civil Practice, Insurance, Insurance Regulation, Administrative, Legislative, Trials and Appeals, Trade Association, Corporate, Employment, Real Estate, Mediation and Arbitration, Health. Year Established: 1977
Firm Size: 4
Representative Clients:National Family Care Life Insurance Co.
National Health Insurance Co.
Southwest Insurance Partners, Inc.
National Premium Finance Association
SureScore, Inc.
St. Mary's University
United Healthcare, Inc.
Reference:JP Morgan Chase Bank, Austin.
AddressChase Tower
221 West 6th Street, Suite 1050
Austin, TX 78701, (Travis & Williamson Cos.)
PhonePhone: 512-478-5308
Fax: 512-482-8628
Website
http://www.dwlawtx.com
Hector De Leon (Member) born Austin, Texas, December 27, 1946; admitted to bar, 1973, Texas. Education: University of Texas at Austin (B.S., 1970; J.D., 1973). Recipient: Faculty Service Award, University of Texas School of Law, 1995. Author (1979-1983): "The Law," Focus Magazine. Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Law, 1989. Legal Counsel, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, 1978-1987. General Counsel, Texas State Insurance Board, 1975-1977. Member, Board of Contributors, The Texas Lawyer, 1988-1996. Member: Austin Bar Association; State Bar of Texas. (Board Certified, Administrative Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization). Special Agencies: Texas Department of Insurance; Texas State Board of Pharmacy; Texas State Board of Public Accountancy; Texas Department of Health; Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Reported Cases: Commercial Life Company vs. Texas State Board of Insurance, et al., 774 S.W.2d 650 (Tex. 1989); Commercial Life Company vs. Texas State Board of Insurance, et al., 808 S.W.2d 552 (Tex. App. Austin 1991); Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners vs. Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas, Inc.; 31 S.W.3d 750 (Tex.App. Austin, 2000); Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund vs. DEL Industrial, Inc.; 35 S.W.3d 591 (Tex. 2000). Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: ERISA; Insurance; Health Law.Email: Hector De Leon
Thomas P. Washburn (Member) born Houston, Texas, September 18, 1958; admitted to bar, 1985, Texas; 1988, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas. Education: University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., with honors, 1981; J.D., 1984). Member: Austin Bar Association; State Bar of Texas. Special Agencies: Texas Department of Insurance; Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Texas Board of Nurse Examiners; Texas Workforce Commission. Reported Cases: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners vs. Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas, Inc.; 31 S.W.3d 750 (Tex.App. Austin, 2000); Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund vs. DEL Industrial, Inc.; 35 S.W.3d 591 (Tex. 2000). Practice Areas: Insurance; Corporate; Administrative Law; Administrative Adjudications; Administrative Agency Practice; Administrative Hearings and Appeals; Administrative Litigation; Professional Licensing Regulation.Email: Thomas P. Washburn
——————————Benjamin S. De Leon (Attorney) born Austin, Texas, September 29, 1978; admitted to bar, 2005, Texas. Education: University of Texas at Austin (B.S., 2001; B.A., with highest honors, 2001; J.D., 2004). Member: Austin Bar Association; Texas Young Lawyers Association; State Bar of Texas; Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Languages: Spanish.Email: Benjamin S. De Leon
David C. Courreges (Attorney) admitted to bar, 2006, Texas. Education: University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 2000); St. Mary's University (M.P.A., 2005); St. Mary's University School of Law (J.D., 2005). Fellow: Texas Bar Foundation. Member: Austin Young Lawyer's Association (Member, Board of Directors); Texas Young Lawyer's Association (Member, Board of Directors Director, Secretary); Austin Bar Association; Federal Bar Association; American Bar Association. Special Agencies: Texas Legislature. Practice Areas: Legislative Practice(65%); Administrative Law(20%); Government Affairs(15%).Email: David C. Courreges
OF COUNSELL. Dean Cobb (Of Counsel) born Marlin, Texas, May 16, 1936; admitted to bar, 1962, Texas. Education: University of Texas, Austin (B.A., 1958); Baylor University School of Law (D.J., 1962). Member: State Bar of Texas; American Bar Association. Practice Areas: Legislative Practice; Administrative Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution.
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