Michael C. Smith

As a Member of Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC, Michael represents clients in matters concerning professional liability, commercial litigation, premises liability, products liability and general tort litigation. He has substantial experience in insurance coverage litigation and advises businesses and individuals on a variety of insurance-related matters.

Michale has been named a Texas "Rising Star" by Texas Monthly and Law & Politics Magazine in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Representative Matters

Successfully represented insurance agent and agency in response to Texas Department of Insurance investigating concerning allegations of agency exceeding binding authority related to certificates of insurance for homeowner policies.

Represented insurance agency against claims of negligent misrepresentation and conspiracy regarding an alleged mortgage fraud scheme where lender sought to recover millions in damages on sub-primeloans, including obtaining partial summary judgment on negligent hiring, training and supervision claims.

Member of defense team in a products liability case in which former workers at a government weapons facility alleged beryllium exposure. The National Law Journal recognized verdict as one of the top defense verdicts of 2001.

Represented commercial property owners and property Management Company in a variety of negligence and premises liability claims.