Gordon McHaney

Partner

Gordon McHaney has practiced his entire legal career with the firm finding the variety of legal work stimulating and client satisfaction rewarding. Much of his practice has been consistent over nearly four decades, he still helps clients resolve their disputes regardless of whether they are defending claims or pursuing remedies. His practice has earned him clients from those he was previously adverse and accolades from his peers. Gordon’s general civil litigation and insurance coverage practice has grown considerably from referrals, prior adverse parties engaging him to represent them and representatives of clients moving to new companies and bringing that new work to him. This client loyalty is due in part to his partnership approach to working with clients and his focus on the client’s objectives. His expertise is often sought in products liability, construction litigation and commercial litigation. He has also been instrumental in writing insurance policies for newly formed insurance companies as well as offering coverage opinions. In recognition of his decades of experience and balanced approach, Gordon’s services are increasingly sought as a mediator to assist parties in resolving disputes.

Honors and Activities:

Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

Certification:

Certified mediator in compliance with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures Act (2001).

Admissions:

State Bar of Texas; Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas.

Professional Memberships:

Austin Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Texas Association of Defense Counsel; College of the State Bar of Texas.

Ratings:

AV® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell (Highest Rating).

Author and Speaker:

2006-2024 Ultimate Claims Handling XI-XXVII, Consumer Protection: Good faith, bad faith, Texas Insurance Code, the duties and standards of adjusters.; 2007-2013 Ultimate Claims Handling XII-XVIII, Paid Or Incurred; Subrogation/Liens: including a discussion of the “made whole” doctrine, the Texas Supreme Court’s recent decision in Fortis Benefits v. Cantu, ERISA, Medicare, Medicaid, workers comp, hospital liens and a whole bunch of other liens you never heard of, but can ruin your life.; 2014 Ultimate Claims Handling IX Oil Patch Claims: How to be prepared for claims in the black gold rush.; Texas Insurance Code Article 21.21 and 21.55: Extra-Contractual Liability (2005); Update on Bad Faith: Extra-Contractual Liability and Articles (2004); Unfair Competition and Unfair Practices (2003); Recovery for Diminished Value (2002); Uninsured and Underinsured Coverage (1999); Insurance Coverage Update (1998, 1999); Deceptive Trade Practices Act (1999).

Education:

University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1983); St. Mary’s University (J.D., 1986); Teaching Assistant, Legal Research and Writing, St. Mary’s University (1985-1986).

Personal:

Gordon enjoys exploring the outdoors with his wife and three children, preferably with a fly rod in hand.