Litigation is the most stressful part of your job. A claim reaches an impasse and a claimant becomes a Plaintiff. A lawsuit is filed against your insured. Or your company. Or you.
You need a law firm that is experienced in a wide range of practice areas and will move aggressively but control costs. You need trial attorneys who can quickly evaluate a case and know the difference between lawsuits that should be settled and lawsuits that should be tried. You need lawyers who will work with you, listen to you, and be responsive to your needs.
We are trial attorneys. Karel & Hicks is primarily a defense law firm founded and led by James W. Karel, a twenty-year trial attorney rated AV by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating system, which "shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence. He or she has usually practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity," according to Martindale-Hubbell.
The firm is based in Dallas, Texas, but we've practiced in county courts, state courts, and federal courts throughout Texas, the southwest, and as far away as California and Indiana. Karel & Hicks handles everything from motor vehicle accidents to employment issues, premises liability to contract disputes, and we offer expertise in the growing area of nonsubscriber law - defending companies that do not subscribe to Texas Workers Compensation insurance.
More importantly, we work with adjusters and claims handlers. We customize our service to your needs, going beyond litigation to offer continuing education seminars and help with your research. It is our goal to make your life easier, and we do so by following three simple principles:
Responsive - we keep our clients informed. We report on developments in every case, because we understand that decisions cannot be made in an information vacuum.
Resourceful - we use every resource at our disposal. We know the law, but we also get out of the office, visit sites, talk to participants, and accompany experts to inspections. We don't just interview witnesses; we meet them, gauge their reactions, and get a better idea of how a jury will react to them.
Resolute - we do not fear the courthouse. Karel & Hicks takes an aggressive approach to litigation, and we do not wilt under pressure or retreat from bullying opposing attorneys. Most importantly, unlike some defense firms, we are not an ATM for Plaintiff's attorneys. If a case needs to go to trial, we'll take it there without hesitation.
Explore our website, see what we can do for you, then call us.
