Atty. Thomas J. "Tom" Bond
Thomas J. Bond is Co-Chair of the firm's Government Law & Policy Practice and Co-Chair of the Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice.
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Thomas J. "Tom" Bond is a government and insurance attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Colorado, Colorado Bar Association and Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1982) and Baylor University (BA, 1969). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas J. Bond is Co-Chair of the firm's Government Law & Policy Practice and Co-Chair of the Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice
- He focuses his practice on insurance and regulatory law in Texas and on a national basis
- His clients include insurance holding companies, life, health and property liability companies, trade associations, reinsurers, health maintenance organizations, title underwriters and agencies, corporate insurance agencies, commercial insured, and the insurance regulators of other states
- Tom has managed a number of insurance industry strategic initiatives at the Texas legislature in the areas of workers compensation, health insurance and managed care, credit and specialty lines coverages, broking and regulated transactions, and insurance regulation and taxation
- Tom has been involved in the rehabilitation and liquidation of troubled companies, both hostile and negotiated acquisitions and mergers, numerous regulatory approval projects, investment decisions, and the design and approval of new coverages
- He represents clients in connection with regulatory approvals and acquisitions in a number of states
- Tom acted as outside counsel to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in its effort to establish an interstate compact for life and annuity contract filings and approval
- Tom is a frequent speaker on public policy topics related to insurance, health care, and legislative policymaking, and is a strategic advisor to both publicly and privately held insurance enterprises
- Tom also represents diverse clients before the Texas legislature and numerous executive branch agencies
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas J. "Tom" Bond's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas J. "Tom" Bond handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 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 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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