HOUSTON ̶ August 1, 2018 ̶ Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic growth in Texas with the addition of Stephen Edmundson in its Houston office Litigation Practice as of counsel. Greenberg Traurig has more than 125 attorneys in Texas and continues to grow in the state; serving clients from offices in Austin and Houston, in addition to Dallas. Previously, Edmundson was with Cozen O'Connor.
"Stephen's insurance experience focused on business and construction litigation will allow us to further expand what we can offer clients with matters in those areas," said Jim Leahy, Houston shareholder and Chair of the firm's Energy Litigation Practice.
Edmundson focuses his practice on commercial defense litigation, including business, insurance (coverage, fraud, bad faith, and sales), construction, personal injury, and property loss disputes. He has represented companies and individuals in a wide variety of industries, including energy, insurance, construction, transportation, manufacturing, distribution, entertainment, and professional services (architects, engineers, and insurance agents).
"Changing firms was not a decision that I made lightly, but I am excited about the move. Greenberg Traurig’s reputation, experience, and reach will give me the opportunity to further grow my practice and refine my craft. I am looking forward to contributing to the firm’s continued growth, development, and success," Edmundson said.
Edmundson received his J.D. from University of Texas School of Law in 1996. There, he was Technical Editor for The Review of Litigation. He received his B.A., cum laude, from University of Texas at Austin in 1992.
About Greenberg Traurig's Litigation Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s Litigation Practice includes a team of more than 600 attorneys. The firm’s trial lawyers regularly appear in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as in appellate courts and before international arbitration panels. They work closely with in-house counsel to develop a strategy that best fits a litigation cost and proficiency model appropriate to the client’s unique needs and goals.
About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has more than 2,000 attorneys in 38 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, was named the largest firm in the U.S. by Law360 in 2017, and is among the Top 20 on the 2017 Am Law Global 100. Web: www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.