Senior Counsel
Tyson & Mendes
Senior Counsel
Tyson & Mendes
Defends insurers and businesses in civil lawsuits
Dallas, Texas | Senior Counsel | 8+ Years of Insurance Defense Experience
An active Texas Bar license is required.
Great litigators are developed through meaningful experience, challenging cases, and the opportunity to lead. At Tyson & Mendes, we're building teams of accomplished attorneys who want to do exceptional work, collaborate with talented colleagues, and become the next generation of leaders.
Our Dallas office is seeking Senior Counsel attorneys with 8+ years of insurance defense experience who are ready to take their careers to the next level.
We're looking for experienced, confident litigators who can independently manage complex cases, develop effective defense strategies, and contribute to a highly collaborative team. Whether your goal is to strengthen your trial practice, mentor developing attorneys, or pursue a future leadership or partnership opportunity, we offer the resources and support to help you grow.
Our Dallas office represents clients throughout Texas in complex state and federal litigation, including trucking and transportation, premises liability, products liability, catastrophic injury, and complex casualty matters.
The office is led by Thera Cooper, Dallas Branch Office Managing Partner, with regional leadership from Scott Ruksakiati, Midwest & Central Regional Managing Partner.
Thera brings extensive experience in complex litigation, trial advocacy, and appeals, including commercial disputes, catastrophic personal injury, construction litigation, and products liability. Her background includes successful dispositive motions, favorable trial outcomes, and appellate victories.
Our Dallas team values strong professional relationships, open communication, and shared accountability. We are seeking experienced attorneys who can contribute immediately, support their colleagues, and help strengthen the team's continued growth.
Lead Complex Litigation: Take ownership of sophisticated, high-exposure cases, develop defense strategies, and guide matters from inception through resolution.
Pathways to Leadership & Partnership: Explore merit-based opportunities for advancement, including leadership development, mentorship, and potential partnership.
Collaborative, Connected Teams: Work alongside accomplished litigators who value communication, teamwork, and shared success.
Exceptional Resources & Trial Training: Access national resources, advanced trial training, and innovative strategies focused on stopping Nuclear Verdicts®.
National Strength, Local Connection: Enjoy the resources and stability of a national litigation firm while maintaining the close professional relationships of a collaborative local team.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid or remote opportunities may be available based on position requirements, team needs, and performance.
Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
8+ years of insurance defense litigation experience required.
Significant experience in general liability, premises liability, transportation, products liability, construction, or complex casualty litigation.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
Strong experience conducting depositions, handling discovery, drafting and arguing substantive motions, and developing litigation strategies.
Experience evaluating exposure, advising clients, negotiating settlements, and managing insurance carrier relationships.
Trial experience preferred, with the confidence and ability to take an active role in courtroom proceedings.
Excellent legal writing, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
A collaborative leadership mindset, with an interest in mentoring attorneys and contributing to team development.
A commitment to exceptional client service, professional accountability, and continued growth.
At Tyson & Mendes, we recognize that experienced attorneys bring more than legal knowledge. They bring judgment, perspective, mentorship, and the ability to elevate the people around them.
We're looking for Senior Counsel attorneys who want to make a meaningful impact today while building toward future leadership opportunities.
If you're an accomplished insurance defense litigator seeking challenging work, a collaborative team, and a genuine opportunity for professional advancement, we'd like to meet you.
Apply today and help shape the future of insurance defense at Tyson & Mendes.
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Pay Range 150000 - 200000 USD
Defends insurers and businesses in civil lawsuits
Tyson & Mendes defends insurance companies, businesses, and insured clients in civil lawsuits across the United States. Its attorneys handle disputes over injuries, professional services, employment, and commercial matters, with a practice that extends from local courts to appeals. Clients retain the firm to assess claims, prepare a defense, and represent them in settlement negotiations or at trial, while its lawyers manage discovery, depositions, motions, and communication with insurance carriers. This work pairs legal arguments about liability with scrutiny of the damages a claimant seeks to recover. Founded in 2002, Tyson & Mendes is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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