Simmons & Brown, PLLC

Commercial Litigation

Representing a reinsurer in trial involving claims of breach of contract and fraud against its managing general agent that resulted in a jury verdict in favor of the client

Commercial Arbitration

Representing a large poultry company in an arbitration proceeding involving breach of contract and fraud claims that resulted in an arbitration award in favor of Abel’s client

Wrongful Death

Defending a roofing contractor in trial involving a wrongful death claim that resulted in a settlement prior to the jury rendering a verdict

Insurance Bad Faith

Defending a large insurance company in a bad-faith case in New Mexico in which the trial court invited an investigation into the fraudulent conduct of the insured

Class Action

Representing a large national insurance company in several putative class actions involving claims-handling practices and contract matters

Class Action

Representing a restaurateur in a putative class action involving tip-pooling arrangements