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    Marilyn Scanlan Cayce

    Attorney

    Houston
    713-225-7201
    marilyn.cayce@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    LitigationToxic Tort LitigationInsurance

    Marilyn Scanlan Cayce is an experienced litigator who practices in the areas of complex commercial and civil litigation and insurance defense.

    She brings decades of experience representing clients in mass torts, premises liability, catastrophic personal injury and property damage cases arising from:

    • Chemical spills and releases
    • Explosions
    • Fires
    • Industrial accidents
    • Weather-related claims
    • Vehicle and ship collisions
    • Workplace accidents

    Clients turn to Marilyn to assist them after these disasters. She manages the post-incident response with regulators and other stakeholders. She also prepares potential cases for trial with a keen eye on getting matters evaluated and tried or resolved as efficiently as possible.

    Marilyn also practices in the area of insurance. She defends insurance carriers in first-party property disputes, bad faith claims and in general insurance liability cases.  

    Experience

    • Coordinated and resolved several mass tort claims arising from a chemical release and exposure following an industrial accident and fire at a client’s chemical facility.
    • Won affirmance from the Texas Court of Appeals that a plaintiff’s injury claims were barred by workers compensation following a fire that sickened two workers with carbon monoxide poisoning.
    • Coordinated hurricane multidistrict litigation for a major insurance carrier.

    Recognition

    • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
    • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

    Education

    • Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1981
    • Tulane University, B.A., International Studies and French, 1978
    • Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1981
    • Tulane University, B.A., International Studies and French, 1978

    Credentials

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

    Memberships and Affiliations

    Professional:

    • State Bar of Texas
    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • Houston Bar Association
    • Women in Energy

    Civic:

    • The Houston Club, President (2026); Board of Governors – Member (2022-present)
    • Houston Yacht Club – Trustee (2008-2010)
    • Phi Gamma Delta Mom’s Club – Past President (2017)
    • Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, Auction Committee – Member (2009-2013)

    Professional:

    • State Bar of Texas
    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • Houston Bar Association
    • Women in Energy

    Civic:

    • The Houston Club, President (2026); Board of Governors – Member (2022-present)
    • Houston Yacht Club – Trustee (2008-2010)
    • Phi Gamma Delta Mom’s Club – Past President (2017)
    • Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, Auction Committee – Member (2009-2013)
    • Overview
    • Experience
    • Recognition
    • Education
    • Credentials
    • Memberships and Affiliations

    Related Services

    • Litigation
    • Toxic Tort Litigation
    • Insurance
    • Maritime
    • Transportation
    • Insurance
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