Atty. Amy S. Harris
Amy Harris joined Macdonald Devin in 1989 and represents clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, primarily in insurance defense litigation and insurance coverage. She has served as state and national counsel for clients to ensure their interests are consistently protected, and is currently serving as national defense counsel for a client in major pharmaceutical litigation.
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Amy S. Harris is a Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Macdonald Devin Madden Kenefick & Harris, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Ninth Circuits (1987) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas (1987). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1987) and Texas Tech University (B.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas Bar Association Defense Research Institute State Bar of Texas Texas Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Amy Harris joined Macdonald Devin in 1989 and represents clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, primarily in insurance defense litigation and insurance coverage
- She has served as state and national counsel for clients to ensure their interests are consistently protected, and is currently serving as national defense counsel for a client in major pharmaceutical litigation
- She also has experience in representing clients in class actions and mass tort litigation
- Amy has represented a myriad of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, insurers, product manufacturers and distributors, major retailers, hotels, property owners and managers, and construction companies
- Her areas of expertise include appellate, insurance, products liability, personal injury and tort litigation, employment and labor law, hospitality law, premises liability, and toxic tort
- Amy provides seasoned representation for insurance companies in coverage lawsuits and disputes, including pursuing or defending the insurance company’s position in declaratory judgment actions, defending bad faith claims, analysis of coverage issues and disputes, preparation of coverage opinion letters, preparation of the carrier’s reservation of rights and denial letters, and monitoring significant claims and lawsuits in order to protect the interests of primary and excess carriers
- Her practice also includes substantial experience in trial and litigation support, including providing guidance to trial counsel in the analysis and presentation of legal issues, trial strategy, concentration on procedural issues and motions, summary judgment and dispositive motions, preparation of jury charges, presentation of arguments throughout the litigation and at trial, and briefing of complex legal issues
- Amy frequently speaks and conducts presentations for clients on legal developments and trends, as well as other issues of significance to her clients
- She is admitted to practice in all Texas state courts, U.S
- District Courts for Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas, the U.S
- Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Amy S. Harris's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amy S. Harris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Amy S. Harris is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Amy S. Harris is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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