Houston, Texas
- Dallas (Principal Office)
- (214) 780-1400
Dewey Dodson
Dewey Dodson
Associate
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717 Texas Ave.
27th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Texas, 2019
- State of Texas – Bar No. 24116294
- U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas.
Oklahoma, 2021
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.
Colorado, 2021
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
Illinois, 2022
- U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central District of Illinois.
Nebraska, 2022
- U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law – J.D.
- Dean’s Honors: Spring 2017; Spring 2018; Fall 2018; Spring 2019.
- Center for Constitutional Democracy’s Access to Justice Project Winner.
- Sherman Milton Moot Court Participant.
- Latino Law Student Association – External Affairs Committee Member.
Texas A&M University – B.A. Political Science and Philosophy
- Comparative Study of National Politics Certificate.
- Summer European Academy Participant – Faculty-led Summer Study Abroad Program.
- U.S. Mission to NATO National Defense Intelligence Division Intern.
Membership and Other Honors
- State Bar of Texas Litigation Section
- State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section
- Houston Bar Association
- Houston Young Lawyers Association
- The Federalist Society
- Presenter, “Bad Faith Litigation: The Insurer’s Presentation of Evidence,” October 2024.
- Presenter, “Navigating Property Insurance Claims: A Defense Attorney’s Perspective,” April 2025.
- Presenter, “Towing and Storage Masterclass: Understanding Statutory Caps, Legal Standards, and Emerging Trends in Commercial Disputes,” April 2025.
About Dewey Dodson
Dewey Dodson is a member of Shackelford’s Insurance Litigation and Coverage Practice Group. He serves a diverse clientele and is committed to guiding them through the complexities of the legal process with precision and care. Dewey specializes in resolving complex disputes involving unique coverage and liability issues, and his proven track record positions him as a premier choice for exceptional legal representation.
As an accomplished trial lawyer, Dewey is known for delivering timely, creative, and practical advice tailored to his clients’ business objectives. His expertise, however, extends well beyond the courtroom. Dewey is frequently called upon to assist in insurance claims, offering in-depth analysis of coverage issues, preparing comprehensive coverage opinions and position letters, and responding to insurance-related complaints and inquiries from various governmental agencies. Dewey’s diverse experience guarantees his clients receive unparalleled support from the start of the investigation until the final verdict.
Dewey’s exceptional contributions have earned him recognition as one of the top attorneys in his field:
- Best Lawyers Magazine: Designated Dewey as “One to Watch in America” for both commercial litigation and insurance law, a distinction awarded to less than 5% of attorneys nationwide.
- Super Lawyers Magazine: Named Dewey a “Rising Star” in insurance coverage defense and business litigation, a distinction awarded to less than 2.5% of attorneys in America.
- Lawdragon Magazine: Recognized Dewey as part of “The Next Generation” of leading litigators in America in the field of insurance law.
While Dewey’s primary focus is on property and casualty coverage and bad faith issues, his versatile expertise includes serving as trial and coverage counsel in various negligence-based actions. Notably, this experience includes successfully litigating a multi-million dollar commercial auto dispute, and securing a favorable jury verdict.
Please feel free to contact Dewey to discuss how Shackelford can support you at every stage of your legal journey.
First-Party Insurance Litigation Experience
- Defended national and international insurers in complex disputes involving property damage, business interruption, and bad faith claims.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of a national insurance carrier against breach-of-contract, “bad faith,” and extra-contractual claims related to property damage allegedly caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Third-Party Insurance Litigation Experience
- Represented trucking and transportation companies in complex personal injury claims where personal injury damages were alleged to exceed $1M.
- Represented an international fraternity in a lawsuit brought by a member injured during an initiation ceremony where personal injury damages were alleged to exceed $1M.
- Represented insurance companies in lawsuits arising from slip-and-fall accidents where personal injury damages were alleged to exceed $500k.
