Representative Clients: Reynolds Metals Company; John Alden Life Insurance Company; Safeco Insurance Company; CIGNA Insurance Company; G.E. Capital Corporation; LeaseAmerica Corporation; Insurance Equities Corporation; U.S. Furniture Industries, Inc.; Loe's Highport, Inc. Counsel For: Sherman Democrat; Gainesville National Bank, Gainesville; Modern Exploration; First Republic Bank. Local Counsel For: Gibraltar Bank, FSB; Alexsis Insurance Co.; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Inc.; Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Greater New York; Cigna Cos.; Lexington Insurance Cos.; Southwestern Bell Telephone Cos.; Southwestern Bell Media, Inc.; Underwriters at Lloyds; First Southwest Lloyds; Wausau Insurance Cos.; American Restaurant Group. Approved Attorneys For: Lawyers Title Insurance Co.; Stewart Title Insurance Co.
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