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    Thomas H. Peyton

    Associate

    New Orleans
    504-584-9260
    thomas.peyton@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    InsuranceLitigation

    Tommy Peyton is an insurance associate in Phelps Dunbar’s New Orleans office. He counsels clients, resolves coverage disputes, and manages litigation involving insurance coverage issues throughout the United States.

    Tommy's practice focuses on advising insurance carriers on a variety of coverage issues, including construction-related claims and losses, commercial property losses, general liability, issues of multiple-year trigger and allocation, additional insured status, contractual indemnity and extra-contractual liability. He also has significant experience counseling and defending insurers against bad faith allegations for both first and third party claims.

    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…

    • February 21, 2024

      NBI Presents Advanced Strategies for Negotiating Claims With Insurance Companies…

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    • December 22, 2023

      NBI Presents Louisiana Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law - Made Simple…

    • 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 09, 2023

      NBI Presents Louisiana Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit…

    • January 19, 2023

      Louisiana Federal Court Enforces Arbitration Provision of Insurance Policy Despite Gamesmanship by Insured …

    • August 18, 2022

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 158 Phelps Lawyers, Names 10 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 40 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • August 19, 2021

      More Than Half of Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 12 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 40 Make “Ones to Watch” List…

    • August 20, 2020

      127 Phelps Lawyers Selected to Best Lawyers in America, 16 Named "Lawyer of the Year" and 37 Chosen for First Class of "Ones to Watch"…

    Recognition

    • Insurance Law, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2021-2025)
    • Pro Bono Publico Award, Louisiana State Bar Association (2013)
    • Century Club Award, Louisiana Bar Association
    • Pro Bono Project Distinguished Service Award
    • Insurance Law, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2021-2025)
    • Pro Bono Publico Award, Louisiana State Bar Association (2013)
    • Century Club Award, Louisiana Bar Association
    • Pro Bono Project Distinguished Service Award

    Education

    • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
    • The University of Memphis, B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
    • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2009
    • The University of Memphis, B.A., magna cum laude, 2005

    Credentials

    • Louisiana
    • Texas
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    • Louisiana
    • Texas
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

    Memberships and Affiliations

    Professional

      • Louisiana State Bar Association - Leadership Class (2013-2014)
      • New Orleans Bar Association
      • State Bar of Texas

    Civic

      • CASA Jefferson Parish - Board Member (2013-2015)

    Professional

      • Louisiana State Bar Association - Leadership Class (2013-2014)
      • New Orleans Bar Association
      • State Bar of Texas

    Civic

      • CASA Jefferson Parish - Board Member (2013-2015)
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