Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP
Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys - General Defense
- Telephone: 214-665-0100
- Fax: 214-665-0199
- E-Mail: AaronM@tbmmlaw.com
- Website: www.tbmmlaw.com
Established: 2006
Practice Areas
- Insurance Coverage
- Litigation
- Bad Faith
- Appeals
- Mediation
About Us
The firm's practice focuses on insurance coverage, insurance litigation, mediation and appeals. The lawyers provide counsel regarding property and liability claims and representation in contractual and extra-contractual litigation under personal, commercial and professional policies.
Client Information
Insurance Clients
- Colony Insurance Group
- Sentry Insurance Group
Personnel Information
Partner
Aaron L. Mitchell
Dallas, TX
Years of Experience: 39
Admitted
- Texas, 1989
- Arkansas, 1990
Memberships:
- American, Arkansas and Dallas Bar Associations
- State Bar of Texas
- Defense Research Institute
Education:
- University of Arkansas, B.A., 1986
- University of Arkansas, J.D. (with high honors), 1989
Stephen A. Melendi
Dallas, TX
Years of Experience: 22
Admitted
- Texas, 2003
- Oklahoma, 2018
- New Mexico, 2021
- Colorado, 2023
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2005
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, 2015
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma, 2016
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma, 2018
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, 2006
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 2021
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2006
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 2007
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2007
Memberships:
- American and Dallas Bar Associations
- State Bar of Texas
Education:
- Texas A&M University, B.S., 2000
- Southern Methodist University, J.D. (cum laude), 2003
Lisa A. Songy
Dallas, TX
Years of Experience: 25
Admitted
- California, 1991
- Texas, 1995
Memberships:
- American and Dallas Bar Associations
- State Bar of Texas (Council, Insurance Law Section)
- College of the State Bar of Texas
Education:
- Southern Methodist University, B.S., 1988
- University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1991
Fraternity Information:
Phi Delta Phi
Omar Galicia
Dallas, TX
Years of Experience: 17
Admitted
- Texas, 1999
Education:
- The University of Texas, B.A., 1994
- Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 1999
Matt Rigney
Dallas, TX
Years of Experience: 15
Admitted
- Texas, 2010
Memberships:
- State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association (Insurance Law Section)
Education:
- Texas A&M University, B.S., 2005
- Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2010
Non-Equity Partner
Lori J. Murphy
Dallas, TX
Years of Experience: 25
Admitted
- Texas, 1991
Memberships:
- State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association
Education:
- Texas Christian University, B.A. (summa cum laude), 1988
- Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1991
Kieran Leary
Dallas, TX
Years of Experience: 15
Matthew Paradowski
Dallas, TX
Years of Experience: 25
Suzanne Schlicher
Dallas, TX
Years of Experience: 33
Of Counsel
Beth D. Bradley
Dallas, TX
Years of Experience: 39
Admitted
- Texas, 1986
Memberships:
- American and Dallas Bar Associations
- State Bar of Texas (Past Chair, Insurance Law Section)
Certifications:
- Board Certified, Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Education:
- University of Dallas, B.A. (cum laude), 1983
- The University of Texas, J.D. (with honors), 1986
Estee C. Whitaker
Dallas, TX
Years of Experience: 21
Admitted
- Texas, 1995
Memberships:
- State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association
Education:
- The University of Texas, B.B.A., 1983
- Our Lady of the Lake University, M.B.A., 1989
- University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1995
Founding Partner
John C. Tollefson — (Deceased)
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