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    Jennifer Clewis Thomas

    Associate

    Dallas/Fort Worth
    817-305-0342
    jennifer.clewis@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    Commercial LitigationFirst Party PropertyInsurance

    Jennifer Clewis Thomas brings her experience on both sides of the table to help corporate clients and insurers mediate disputes and, if needed, take cases to court. Whether it’s alternative dispute resolution or jury trial, Jennifer’s diverse legal background allows her to see all of a client’s options and find the one that leads to the most practical solution.

    Jennifer works with domestic and international businesses and insurers facing a wide range of lawsuits. She’s involved in every step of litigation, from discovery to settlement talks, allowing her to spot strengths in a client’s case and opportunities for resolution before taking on a costly trial. But when mediation isn’t the best course of action, her strong track record of successful trial work leaves her well-prepared to advocate for clients in the courtroom.

    Before joining Phelps, Jennifer handled insurance disputes on behalf of plaintiffs, insurance agencies and corporations. This gives her unique insight into both sides’ potential goals and approach to litigation. By working to understand the motivations of everyone involved, she can improve the chances of bringing both sides to agreements that benefit clients.

    Before joining Phelps, Jennifer handled insurance disputes on behalf of plaintiffs, insurance agencies and corporations. This gives her unique insight into both sides’ potential goals and approach to litigation. By working to understand the motivations of everyone involved, she can improve the chances of bringing both sides to agreements that benefit clients.

    Insights

    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

    • March 21, 2024

      Super Lawyers Recognizes Four Phelps Lawyers on 2024 Rising Stars List…

    More +
    • August 17, 2023

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 208 Phelps Lawyers, Names 12 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 47 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • March 22, 2023

      Super Lawyers Names Five Phelps Lawyers to 2023 Texas Rising Stars List…

    • January 3, 2022

      Fifth Circuit Addresses Order Of Priority Between Two Excess Insurers

      …

    Recognition

    • Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers (2020-2023)
    • Labor and Employment Law - Management, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2023-2025)
    • Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers (2023-2024)
    • Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers (2020-2023)
    • Labor and Employment Law - Management, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2023-2025)
    • Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers (2023-2024)

    Education

    • University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 2014
    • The George Washington University, B.B.A., Finance and International Business, 2008
    • University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 2014
    • The George Washington University, B.B.A., Finance and International Business, 2008

    Credentials

    • Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

    Memberships and Affiliations

    • State Bar of Texas
    • American Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division, Litigation Section - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
    • Dallas Bar Association
    • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
    • Tarrant County Bar Association
    • NEW (Network of Empowered Women) Roundtable
    • Texas Young Lawyers Association
    • State Bar of Texas
    • American Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division, Litigation Section - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
    • Dallas Bar Association
    • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
    • Tarrant County Bar Association
    • NEW (Network of Empowered Women) Roundtable
    • Texas Young Lawyers Association
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    • Commercial Litigation
    • First Party Property
    • Insurance
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