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Paul is an insurance coverage mediator, with a national practice.  His practice focuses on disputes over insurance coverage, claims handling and risk transfer, including cases where background coverage issues are preventing settlement.  Policyholder and carrier counsel alike have approached him to mediate or adjudicate their cases.  Although he is based in Austin, Texas, mediations and arbitrations are held at any place in the US convenient to counsel and parties.. As a mediator, Paul has mediated coverage disputes around the country and has been honored with induction as a "Distinguished Fellow" of the International Academy of Mediators and as a member of the National Association of Distinguished Neutrals.  In his home state, he is a "Credentialed Distinguished Mediator" of the Texas Mediator Credentialing Assn.. Paul knows the substantive area he mediates.  He has held national leadership positions in the state and national coverage bar, including service as Vice-Chair of the ABA Litigation Section's Insurance Coverage Committee.  He is currently a co-chair (neutral rep) of the Committee's ADR Subcommittee.  Paul is a frequent speaker at legal and risk management seminars throughout the U.S., including the ABA and RIMS.  And he is the author of "Coverage Mediations:  Are they really that different?” (Coverage, ABA Jan-Feb 2011).. Paul has repeatedly been named a “Super Lawyer®," with a primary practice area of Alternative Dispute Resolution.  He has also earned a spot in the prestigious "Best Lawyers in America®" in Insurance Law, an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and a "10.0" "Superb" from .. As a former trial lawyer, Paul has tried coverage and bad faith cases to verdicts (both seeking and opposing coverage).  He has served as lead counsel in all federal districts in Texas and in eight other districts from California to DC.  Now, as a neutral and as a lawyer, he has had signficant experience with a wide range of policies and insurance/risk transfer issues, ranging from large commercial first party losses to complex coverage and allocation issues arising from liability policies.. More information about Paul is below.  For Paul's full biography and fee information, as well as a copy of his published article on Coverage Mediations, please visit his website: .

Jonathan is a results-driven attorney and business advisor who helps clients avoid costly litigation and resolve conflicts efficiently, always prioritizing the bottom line. Drawing on his extensive litigation experience, Jonathan can accurately forecast outcomes and develop strategic dispute resolution plans. He also leverages cutting-edge legal AI to reduce costs, streamline transactional processes, and implement effective compliance strategies, ensuring clients get top-tier solutions without unnecessary expense.. With a unique blend of litigation, transactional, and regulatory expertise, Jonathan delivers comprehensive legal services that maximize value for clients. His broad understanding of the legal landscape allows him to align strategies with client needs and resources, knowing precisely when to engage specialists to best serve the client’s interests. This ability to view the big picture and manage complex legal challenges sets Jonathan apart from the micro-specialty model that dominates the market.. Client satisfaction is at the core of Jonathan’s practice. He responds promptly, communicates clearly, and offers concise, tailored strategies that fit the client’s unique needs and resources. His solutions are designed not only to solve problems but also to create long-term value.. In addition to his private practice, Jonathan has made a significant impact on the Austin community through his service at Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, where, for more than a decade, he led a team of 300+ pro bono lawyers representing indigent clients facing life-altering legal problems. This experience gave him deep insights into the issues impacting our most vulnerable neighbors and honed his aptitude for maximizing impact with limited resources.. Jonathan graduated with honors from the University of Texas Law School and was selected three times as a "Rising Star" in business litigation by Texas Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).

Hamp Skelton, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Princeton University cum laude in 1978 and from the University of Texas School of Law with honors in 1981. He has tried lawsuits in Texas for 36 years. Hamp joined Vinson & Elkins in Houston in 1981, practicing in its commercial litigation section. He moved to Austin in 1986, joining Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. While there, he built a litigation section and served as partner in charge of litigation. His present law firm opened in September, 1991. He and his wife, Karen, have three sons, ages 21, 23 and 24.

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Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced General Practice attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.