I founded Solis Law Mediations because I know the value of an efficient mediator. In my career, I have handled thousands of cases representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants in a wide variety of cases including insurance coverage disputes, business and consumer disputes, construction defect matters, and personal injury. At Solis Law, I utilize my intimate knowledge of both sides of litigation to help resolve even the toughest disputes quickly.
Upon graduating from the University of Houston in 1997, I worked at insurance defense firms for more than a decade. As a defense attorney, I maintained a heavy docket of insurance coverage disputes, construction defect litigation, business litigation, and personal injury claims, gaining extensive trial experience and handling more than 1,000 cases as defense counsel.
In 2009, I decided to start my own firm, representing policyholders, including individuals and businesses, in coverage disputes against insurance companies. My law firm handled well over 3,000 first-party coverage cases throughout Texas. After more than a decade of policyholder advocacy, I retired from litigation practice and now concentrate on dispute resolution.
I am licensed to practice in the State of Texas and admitted to practice in all the U.S. District Courts in Texas. I am an “AV-Rated” (highest rating for ethics and legal ability) attorney since 2008 by Martindale-Hubbell. I am also fluent in Spanish to assist with Spanish-speaking clients.
Experience
Insurance Coverage Litigation:
Over 25 years of insurance coverage dispute litigation experience representing both carriers and insureds. Represented primary and excess insurers, agents, and reinsurers in a variety of coverage-related litigation, including declaratory judgment actions, primary/excess disputes, and bad faith cases. Represented 1000’s of policyholders for disputed damage to churches, hotels, hospitals, commercial centers, apartment complexes and residences in coverage disputes against insurance carriers. Further, I also gained experience handling many forms of water intrusion disputes including flood, wind, hail, hurricane, and tornado claims.
Construction Defect Litigation:
Represented and have litigated against numerous trades in construction defect/negligence lawsuits including general contractors and most subcontractor trades including plumbers, masons, window installers, roofers, water proofers, electricians, HVAC installers, foundation levelers and water/mold mitigation entities. Represented a large south Texas commercial metal roof installer for over a decade in dozens of school district lawsuits including trial of the first school district construction defect case in Hidalgo County (Zero verdict for roofer client.) Further, I have also litigated insurance coverage issues related to construction defect litigation.
Business and Consumer Litigation:
Litigated all types of business litigation claims including breach of contract disputes, partnership disputes, employment disputes, fraud, real estate disputes, breach of noncompete clauses, collections, insurance coverage disputes, valuation disputes with appraisal districts, and breach of fiduciary duty litigation.
Personal Injury Litigation:
Handled all phases of personal injury litigation including product liability, slip and fall, workplace accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, defamation, trucking litigation, assault, brain injury, boating accidents, aviation accidents, motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, toxic torts, and dog bite lawsuits.
Utility conflicts/TXDOT/Road contractor litigation:
Represented large telecommunications company in over two hundred utility damage lawsuits involving road contractors/TXDOT/locate companies.
Real Estate investor, property management and developer experience:
I am also an active real estate investor in San Antonio. I self-manage a portfolio of properties which includes commercial, multi-family and single-family residences. I have a unique perspective on construction matters as I have developed, designed, built, and fully remodeled dozens of properties over the last 15 years.
Professional Experience
Solis & Smith, P.C. (Founding Partner) – 2009 to 2021
Adami, Shuffield, Scheihing & Burns (Partner) - 2007-2008
Adami, Goldman & Shuffield (Partner) – 2002 to 2007
Lindow & Treat, LLP - 1998-2002
Meredith, Donnell & Abernethy - 1997-1998
Education
University of Houston Law Center - Class of 1997 Doctor of Jurisprudence
Houston Journal of International Law - Associate Editor
The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business - Class of 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Professional Memberships
Honors
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