Biography Jillian Mershon is a trial attorney who specializes in Bad Faith Insurance Claims. Her personal experience with the 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore tornado motivated her to want to serve her community by advocating for policyholders. Jillian has experience dealing with insurance companies wrongfully denying claims, negotiating claims, and litigating to ensure policy holders receive fairContinue reading “Jillian Mershon”
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Andrew Oliver
Biography Andrew Oliver is an attorney who represents plaintiffs in insurance litigation. His practice focuses on helping policyholders obtain insurance proceeds after their claims are wrongfully rejected or underpaid by insurance companies. Andrew was born and raised in northwest Tennessee and attended the University of Tennessee-Martin. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States MarineContinue reading “Andrew Oliver”
Traci C. Dvorak
Biography Traci Dvorak is an experienced attorney who focuses her practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, and first-party insurance claims. She earned her bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Oklahoma before attending the University of Houston Law Center, where she was an award-winning member of the school’s Moot Court Team. Traci was admittedContinue reading “Traci C. Dvorak”
Tonya Rodriquez
Biography Tonya focuses on motions practice and briefing, both at the appellate and trial court level, in a wide array of complex business and toxic tort litigation. She previously worked at Kuchler Polk Weiner, LLC and Schirrmeister, Diaz-Arrastia, Brem LLP in Houston, Texas, and at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in both its Washington,Continue reading “Tonya Rodriquez”
Jessica Dent
Biography Jessica Dent practices insurance litigation in Texas. Jessica graduated cum laude from the South Texas College of Law. During her tenure at STCL, she was a member of Amicus, represented her school on the moot court team, and received awards for debate and brief-writing. Since graduating, Jessica has coached Jessica multiple STCL moot court teams. After receiving her license, Jessica worked as an attorneyContinue reading “Jessica Dent”
Chloe Krause
Biography Chloe Krause is an attorney at Daly & Black, P.C., where she focuses her practice on complex first-party insurance cases. Chloe brings a rare and compelling perspective to her work, shaped by her firsthand experience within the insurance industry and her deep commitment to fairness and accountability. After graduating from Texas A&M University, ChloeContinue reading “Chloe Krause”
Leah Hakim
Biography Leah Hakim is a dedicated attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Louisiana, with a profound commitment to serving her community and advocating for those in need. Currently, Leah serves as a vital member of the team at Daly & Black, where she leads the firm’s Louisiana office, focusing on first-party claims,Continue reading “Leah Hakim”
Blake Corley
Biography Blake Corley, recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Attorney in Louisiana, is an esteemed attorney at Daly & Black, P.C. His practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, automobile collisions, and first-party insurance claims. Mr. Corley is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and is admitted toContinue reading “Blake Corley”
Laura Hanley Carlock
Biography Laura Hanley Carlock is a formidable attorney and the Chair of Daly & Black’s Appellate Law Section. In addition to overseeing external appeals, she manages the firm’s appellate and motions practice docket. To date, Laura’s legal career has focused on appellate and motions practice in large, commercial, bet-the-company cases at both state and federalContinue reading “Laura Hanley Carlock”
Heather Melaas
Biography Heather is a distinguished attorney who began her career representing plaintiffs in a variety of fields, including medical negligence and product liability. Since then, she has gained significant expertise in civil litigation and trial practice. She has advocated for plaintiffs in numerous jury trials in Harris, Jefferson, and Montgomery counties as well as theContinue reading “Heather Melaas”