P. Wayne Pickering
Mr. Pickering’s legal experience includes many years of experience at both the trial and appellate level in numerous facets of insurance litigation, including coverage issues, bad faith and extra-contractual claims, as well as litigating professional liability claims against insurance agents, brokers and claims adjusters. Mr. Pickering’s experience also includes the representation of automobile manufacturers and manufacturers of commercial equipment and consumer products in products liability actions and warranty claims. Mr. Pickering also has authored or co-authored numerous articles and edited treatises in the field of insurance law.
Employment
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, 2009 – present
Fowler Rodriguez, 2006 – 2009
Spain Hastings & Ward, 2005 – 2006
McGlinchey Stafford/Gascoyne & Bullion, P.C., 2000 – 2005
Gaddis & Associates, 1999 – 2000
Benckenstein & Oxford, 1995 – 1999
Gilpin, Paxson & Bersch, 1990 – 1995
Deaton & Briggs, 1990
Tenneco Oil Company, 1982 – 1989, Financial Analyst
Marathon Oil Company, 1978 – 1982, Accountant and Financial Analyst
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Texas
Houston Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Publications
“Cornell's Texas Annotated Insurance Code.” Contributing editor and author for chapters pertaining to agents’ and brokers’ liability, featuring an overview of the applicable body of law, case law annotations, practice tips and other information of value to the insurance law practitioner, such as legislative history pertaining to those chapters of the Insurance Code (2008 and 2010 editions).
“Don’t Take ‘No’ For An Answer: A Discussion of Recent Cases From the Supreme Court of Texas Affecting Your Rights As A Policyholder.” Author of paper and presentation delivered to the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) regarding an insured’s coverage rights and obligations once litigation ensues or is threatened (October 2008).
“Overview of Insurance Agents’ and Brokers’ Errors & Omissions Liability.” Co-author of a continuing legal education paper featuring a discussion of the various duties and obligations owed by insurance agents or brokers under Texas law. (Originally published in 1997, and republished and updated in 2006 and 2008.)
“Legal Research Without Westlaw: Free Legal Research Databases Available On The Internet.” Author of paper and continuing legal education presentation at “The Ultimate Insurance Seminar,” Dallas, 2000.
“Handling Insurance Claims in Texas .” Co-author of paper and related presentation for insurance clients for their continuing education and training purposes (1997 and 1998).
“Defending Personal Injury Claims.” Co-author of paper and related presentation to the annual legal liability seminar co-sponsored by the law firm of Gilpin, Paxson & Bersch and the Greater Houston Builders Association (1993 and 1994).
“Workers’ Compensation Law in Texas.” Author of paper and presentation to the annual legal liability seminar cosponsored by the law firm of Gilpin, Paxson & Bersch and the Greater Houston Builders Association (1993 and 1994).
“Texas Insurance Law Update.” Co-author of a monthly update on significant Texas insurance cases of universal interest to current and prospective insurance clients, Gilpin, Paxson & Bersch (1993 – 1995).
“Overcoming Jury Bias.” Co-author of paper presented at the Insurance Law Seminar sponsored by the University of Houston (1993 and 1994.)
Seminars & Speaking Engagements
- March 6, 2015Wayne Pickering - Presenter
- June 7, 2013Wayne Pickering. Presenter
- November 9, 2012
- May 11, 2012
Practice areas
Admissions
- Texas Courts
- United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- United States District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
Clerkships
- Intern for the Hon. Lynn N. Hughes, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1989
Education
University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1989
Eastern Illinois University, B.S.B., 1978