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Thomas L. Cougill is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Fultz & Cougill LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas United States District Court f (1989) and Louisiana (2007). Educated at Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Defense Research Institute Houston Bar Association Louisiana Bar Association State Bar of Texas Trucking Industry Defense Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Thomas L. Cougill is a lawyer practicing automobile and trucking defense, class action and mass tort defense, general personal injury defense and 4 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Thomas practices at Fultz & Cougill LLP in Houston, TX
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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.
Thomas L. Cougill is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Thomas L. Cougill is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →
Thomas L. Cougill is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Thomas L. Cougill is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →
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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 Houston 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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