Atty. Jay A. Thompson
Jay A. Thompson has considerable experience in both regulatory and legislative issues involving the business of insurance.
Administrative & Regulatory Law & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX
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About Jay A. Thompson at a Glance
Jay A. Thompson is a government and insurance attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Austin) (2025). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jay A. Thompson
- Jay A. Thompson has considerable experience in both regulatory and legislative issues involving the business of insurance
- He regularly participates in regulatory proceedings involving contested case hearings, contested rate hearings, policy form approvals, rulemaking, licensing, mergers, acquisition and dissolution of insurance companies and other regulatory matters before the Texas Department of Insurance
- As a registered lobbyist, Jay has represented both the property/casualty and life, accident and health insurance industry on legislative issues impacting those insurers
- He has worked closely with leadership in Texas to find constructive solutions to legislative issues
- He has written numerous bills and amendments to the Texas Insurance Code and has been recognized as a leading expert on insurance regulation
- Jay has also represented insurers in litigation involving insurance bad faith, tax disputes against the state of Texas, appeals from administrative actions at the Texas Department of Insurance, disputes involving reinsurance, and disputes between companies and agents
Practice Areas Explained
Jay A. Thompson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay A. Thompson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Government & Administrative Law in Austin
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Insurance Law in Austin
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
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 Austin 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 venue, 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.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Austin Choose Jay A. Thompson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jay A. Thompson's practice in the field of government and insurance.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering government and insurance, Jay A. Thompson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Jay A. Thompson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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