Supreme Court

Case: 04-0138    
04-0138
02/12/2004
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW COMMITTEE 
AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY, INC. AND THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/15/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/14/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/13/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/12/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/11/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/10/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/09/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/08/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/07/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
07/11/2008Supplement to Amicus CuriaeReceived (instead of filed) Supplemental Brief of Amicus Brief on behalf of The Texas Trial Lawyers Association. (12)
07/07/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief (12) filed on behalf of Tex. Med. Assoc.  Submitted by Donald Wilcox, TB# 21449000, Tex. Med. Assoc., 401 W. 15th St. Austin, TX, 78701, ph. (512)370-1300.
06/30/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amc brief on behalf of John R. Lively & David F. Farris in support of pet's mo/re.  Submitted by David F. Farris; LIVELY & ASSOCIATES, LLP, 201 Main Street, Ste. 1260, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. (12)
06/05/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief on behalf of Texas Assoc. of Defense Counsel in support of pet's mo/re.  Submitted by Stephen E. McConnico. (12)
05/15/2008Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Pet's mo/re.  On behalf of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee. (12)
05/08/2007Additional citations received.Respondent Recent Opinion Issued by the Alabama Disciplinary Commission, filed by respondents, American Home Assurance Company, et al. (12)
11/21/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief submitted on behalf of The Texas Trial Lawyers Association by atty., Peter M. Kelly, 1005 Heights Blvd., Houston, Tx. Ph # 713-529-0049 Fx #713-529-2498 and atty., Guy D. Choate, 1220 Colorado, Suite 500, Austin, Tx., ph # 512-476-3852, fx # 512-473-2411
10/19/2005Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus letter submitted by atty., Julia F. Pendery, 3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas   75234, ph # 214-722-7518, fx #214-722-7501
09/23/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Insurers who hire both inside and outside counsel to defend insureds.  Filed by attorney's Rod Phelan, Jerry P. Campbell, Robert C. Walters, John L. Hill, Jr. and M. Joseph Meynier IV.  address and phone numbers under entities in CM.  they would not fit in this box.
09/13/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of American Ins. Assoc., The Nat'l Assoc. of Mutual Ins. Co., The Property Casualty Insurers Assoc. of Am., The Assoc. of Corporate Counsel, The Ins. Council of TX, and the TX Assoc. of Business in support of resp.  Filed by Fred C. Bosse of American Ins. Assn. 500 W. 13th St. Austin TX 78701.  Ph 512-322-3111.  Fax 512-322-3112.
09/12/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Texas Medical Association in support of pet/rev.  Filed by Mr. Donald Wilcox, 401 West 15th Street, Austin TX 78701.  Phone 512-370-1300.  Fax 512-370-1632.
09/06/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Staff Counsel Attorneys.  Filed by Thomas Leatherbury of Vinson & Elkins LLP. 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700, Dallas TX 75201.  Phone 214-220-7700.  Fax 214-220-7716.
08/29/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Texas Association of Defense Counsel.  Filed by Stephen McConnico of Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP. 600 Congress Ave, 15th Floor, Austin TX 78701-2589.  Phone 512/495-6300.  Fax 512/474-0731
01/25/2005Reply BriefPetitioner Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
01/10/2005Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of American Home Assurance Co., Inc. and The Travelers Indemnity Co.
11/17/2004Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner brief on the merits
06/29/2004Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to response to petition for review
06/17/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief of The Texas Medical Association submitted by att., Donald P. Wilcox/Susan G. Taylor, 401 West 15th Street, Austin, Tx., 512-370-1335, in support of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
06/14/2004Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet. for review on behalf of American Home Assurance Co., Inc. and The Travelers Indemnity Co. (extra copy in control folder, no sase)
06/03/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of The State Bar of Texas, by Patricia A. Moore, The State Bar of Texas, 1414 Colorado, Ste. 600-B, Austin, TX  78701, 512-463-1463
04/26/2004Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus letter of Texas Association of Defense Counsel in support of pet. for review submitted by att., J. Dennis Chambers, et al., 400 W. 15th Street, Suite 315, Austin, Texas   78701 #512-476-5225
04/05/2004Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached to petition for review
04/05/2004Petition for ReviewPetitioner on behalf of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
11/23/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted American House Assurance Co, Inc., et al's m/e/t to file resp br on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 1/10/05, Reply br due 1/25/05.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
11/22/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Respondent's unopposed m/e/t to file respondent's brief on the merits.
11/21/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief submitted on behalf of The Texas Trial Lawyers Association by atty., Peter M. Kelly, 1005 Heights Blvd., Houston, Tx. Ph # 713-529-0049 Fx #713-529-2498 and atty., Guy D. Choate, 1220 Colorado, Suite 500, Austin, Tx., ph # 512-476-3852, fx # 512-473-2411
11/17/2004Brief on the Merits  Petitioner brief on the merits
10/22/2008Case Stored  G02 Row 2 H-1 (4 vols)
10/19/2005Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus letter submitted by atty., Julia F. Pendery, 3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas   75234, ph # 214-722-7518, fx #214-722-7501
10/15/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/14/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/13/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/12/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/12/2004Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
10/11/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/10/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/09/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/08/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/07/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
09/30/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet's m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Pet br due 11/17/04, Resp br due 12/7/04, Reply br due 12/22/04; briefs due n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
09/29/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
09/28/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner by David E. Keltner;  argued on behalf of respondents by Thomas C. Wright and William V. Dorsaneo, III
09/26/2008Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
09/26/2008Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
09/23/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Insurers who hire both inside and outside counsel to defend insureds.  Filed by attorney's Rod Phelan, Jerry P. Campbell, Robert C. Walters, John L. Hill, Jr. and M. Joseph Meynier IV.  address and phone numbers under entities in CM.  they would not fit in this box.
09/20/2005Appendix to any instrument  Appendix to authorities filed on behalf of American Home Assurance Company Inc.
09/20/2005Call received  Call rec'd regarding a filing that will be to our office todays date. There will be an extra copy of the additional cites provided however they failed to provide a sase.  They will mail out a sase today for the extra copy to be mailed back.  
09/16/2004Record Requested in Case  Emailed Diana Reynolds @ 11th COA
09/16/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Petitioner's brief is due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., 10-18-04, resp br is due 11-08-04, reply bri is due 11-23-04, mlbx rule d/n/a
09/13/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of American Ins. Assoc., The Nat'l Assoc. of Mutual Ins. Co., The Property Casualty Insurers Assoc. of Am., The Assoc. of Corporate Counsel, The Ins. Council of TX, and the TX Assoc. of Business in support of resp.  Filed by Fred C. Bosse of American Ins. Assn. 500 W. 13th St. Austin TX 78701.  Ph 512-322-3111.  Fax 512-322-3112.
09/12/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Texas Medical Association in support of pet/rev.  Filed by Mr. Donald Wilcox, 401 West 15th Street, Austin TX 78701.  Phone 512-370-1300.  Fax 512-370-1632.
09/06/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Staff Counsel Attorneys.  Filed by Thomas Leatherbury of Vinson & Elkins LLP. 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700, Dallas TX 75201.  Phone 214-220-7700.  Fax 214-220-7716.
08/29/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Texas Association of Defense Counsel.  Filed by Stephen McConnico of Scott, Douglass & McConnico, LLP. 600 Congress Ave, 15th Floor, Austin TX 78701-2589.  Phone 512/495-6300.  Fax 512/474-0731
07/11/2008Supplement to Amicus Curiae  Supplemental Brief of Amicus Brief on behalf of The Texas Trial Lawyers Association. (12)
07/07/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief (12) filed on behalf of Tex. Med. Assoc.  Submitted by Donald Wilcox, TB# 21449000, Tex. Med. Assoc., 401 W. 15th St. Austin, TX, 78701, ph. (512)370-1300.
06/30/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amc brief on behalf of John R. Lively & David F. Farris in support of pet's mo/re.  Submitted by David F. Farris; LIVELY & ASSOCIATES, LLP, 201 Main Street, Ste. 1260, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. (12)
06/29/2004Reply to Response  Reply to response to petition for review
06/17/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus brief of The Texas Medical Association submitted by att., Donald P. Wilcox/Susan G. Taylor, 401 West 15th Street, Austin, Tx., 512-370-1335, in support of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
06/14/2004Response to Petition  Response to pet. for review on behalf of American Home Assurance Co., Inc. and The Travelers Indemnity Co. (extra copy in control folder, no sase)
06/10/2005Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 9/28/05 @ 9:00 a.m.; time allotted to argue: 20/20 mins
06/05/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief on behalf of Texas Assoc. of Defense Counsel in support of pet's mo/re.  Submitted by Stephen E. McConnico. (12)
06/03/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  on behalf of The State Bar of Texas, by Patricia A. Moore, The State Bar of Texas, 1414 Colorado, Ste. 600-B, Austin, TX  78701, 512-463-1463
05/15/2008Case forwarded to Court 
05/15/2008Motion for Rehearing  Pet's mo/re.  On behalf of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee. (12)
05/14/2004Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to the petition for review is due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., 06-14-04, mlbx rule d/n/a
05/08/2007Additional citations received.  Recent Opinion Issued by the Alabama Disciplinary Commission, filed by respondents, American Home Assurance Company, et al. (12)
04/27/2004Case forwarded to Court 
04/26/2004Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus letter of Texas Association of Defense Counsel in support of pet. for review submitted by att., J. Dennis Chambers, et al., 400 W. 15th Street, Suite 315, Austin, Texas   78701 #512-476-5225
04/18/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04013804  Respondents' Brief on the Merits 1/10/05
04/18/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04013803  Response to Petition for Review 6/14/04
04/15/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04013802  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits 1/25/05
04/15/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04013801  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits  11/17/04
04/15/2004Response Waiver filed  On behalf of American Home Assurance Co. and The Travelers Indemnity Co.
04/14/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Pet's m/e/t to file mo/re is granted.  Mo/re is due May 14, 2008.  Further requests will be disfavored.
04/11/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  PET's Unopposed m/e/t to file MO/RE (12) filed on behalf of Unathorized Practice of Law Committee.
04/09/2007Address Change   Change of address for David E. Keltner.  updated cm.
04/09/2004Letter Filed  Letter filed to inform the court that the law firm of Fulbright and Jaworski L.L.P. are not counsel, or wil be counsel for any party in this case.  (removed notices from att., Oscar Rey Rodriguez)  
04/08/2005Petition Granted/Date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
04/08/2005Petition for Review granted 
04/08/2005Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
04/05/2004Appendix Filed  appendix attached to petition for review
04/05/2004Petition for Review  on behalf of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
03/28/2008Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
03/28/2008Dissenting opinion issued.Issued
03/28/2008Opinion issuedjudgments of the courts below modified & affirmed
03/11/2004Correction filed (See Remarks)  corrected cover sheet to 2nd 53.7 (2)
03/08/2004Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee's 2nd m/e/t to file pet for review is granted until 4/6/04.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
03/08/2004Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Petitioner's 2nd m/e/t to file petition for review
02/12/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet's m/e/t to file petition for review is granted.  Pet is due: March 23, 2004.
02/12/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  M/E/T to file petition for review filed on behalf of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
01/25/2005Reply Brief  Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
01/10/2005Brief on the Merits  Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of American Home Assurance Co., Inc. and The Travelers Indemnity Co.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
10/22/2008Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 2 H-1 (4 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
The Travelers Indemnity Company RespondentMs. Suellen Ratliff Perry
Mr. Richard A. Smith
Mr. Thomas T. Rogers
Mr. William V. Dorsaneo III
The Texas Trial Lawyers Association Amicus CuriaeMr. Guy D. Choate
The Honorable Peter Kelly
Julia Pendery, Attorney at Law Amicus CuriaeMs. Julia F. Pendery
American Home Assurance Company Inc. RespondentMr. R. L Michael Northrup
William T. Barker
Mr. Mark Whitburn
Mr. Jim E. Cowles
Mr. Thomas C. Wright
Ms. Lucy Haroutunian Forbes
Mr. Theodore J. Boutrous Jr.
Lively, John R.Amicus CuriaeMr. David F. Farris
Insurers Who Hire Both Inside & Outside Counsel of Defend InsureAmicus CuriaeMr. Jerry P. Campbell
Mr. Robert C. Walters
Mr. John L. Hill Jr.
Mr. Calvin R. "Rod" Phelan II
Mr. Maurice Joseph Meynier IV
Texas Medical Association Amicus CuriaeMr. Donald P. Wilcox
Staff Counsel AttorneysAmicus CuriaeMr. Thomas S. Leatherbury
Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Inc. Amicus CuriaeMr. J. Dennis Chambers
Mr. Stephen E. McConnico
American Insurance AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Fred C. Bosse
Unauthorized Practice of Law CommitteePetitionerMr. Mark A. Ticer
Mr. Roger M. Tafel
Mr. David E. Keltner
The State Bar of TexasAmicus CuriaeMs. Patricia Anne Moore
Court of Appeals Information:
REV'D/REN'D/REM'D 
121 SW3d 831, 11-06-03 
11th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Terry McCall 
Trial Court Information
68th District Court 
Dallas 
Honorable Gary Hall 
DV-99-08673-C