Adkerson & Hauder - Dallas, TX
Adkerson and Hauder is a premier Dallas defense litigation law firm established in 1994, located at 1700 Pacific Avenue. Holding an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the firm defends Fortune 500 corporations, insurers, and self-insured enterprises throughout Texas in premises liability, commercial litigation, and workers' compensation claims.
Tenacious Civil Litigation and Insurance Defense Counsel
In high-stakes commercial disputes and severe casualty claims, corporate enterprises require aggressive, results-oriented defense counsel. Founded in 1994 in downtown Dallas, Adkerson and Hauder has earned an established statewide reputation for exceptional courtroom advocacy and pragmatic dispute resolution. The firm represents national insurance carriers, third-party administrators, Fortune 500 companies, and regional commercial enterprises across Texas state and federal courts, as well as before key administrative agencies.
Comprehensive Defense Across Complex Practice Areas
The attorneys at Adkerson and Hauder concentrate on multi-party civil litigation where financial exposure and brand reputation are on the line. When corporate risk managers and general counsel look to hire an attorney for complicated claims, the firm brings seasoned trial experience to bear across multiple substantive fields:
- Premises liability defense: Defending commercial property owners, retailers, and property management companies against slip and fall claims, negligent security lawsuits, and third-party injury allegations.
- Business and commercial litigation: Resolving high-dollar corporate conflicts, contract disputes, business torts, deceptive trade practices allegations, and partnership dissolutions.
- Workers' compensation and nonsubscriber defense: Representing employers before the Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers' Compensation, as well as defending non-subscribing employers against workplace injury lawsuits.
- Trucking and commercial transportation: Defending motor carriers and logistics operators against catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and cargo damage claims following highway collisions.
- Construction defect and property litigation: Managing complex construction claims, contractor liability, environmental toxic tort disputes, and fire and casualty losses.
- Insurance coverage and bad faith defense: Providing sophisticated coverage analysis, handling extra-contractual bad faith lawsuits, and litigating excess reinsurance disputes.
Recognized Legal Stature and Cost-Conscious Representation
With an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and continuous inclusion in Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys, Adkerson and Hauder exemplifies the highest standards of professional legal ethics and trial capability. The firm's partners have achieved repeated selection to Texas Super Lawyers, reflecting the esteem of their peers across the Texas legal community. Rather than overstaffing matters, the firm deploys lean, focused trial teams that streamline discovery and achieve favorable settlements or defense verdicts without unnecessary legal expenditures.
Rapid Response for Catastrophic Incidents
When an industrial casualty, fatal trucking collision, or major structural failure occurs, companies need a lawyer urgently to manage on-scene evidence preservation and direct accident reconstruction experts. Organizations seeking to find a lawyer capable of immediate crisis management and steadfast trial advocacy depend on Adkerson and Hauder to protect corporate assets and secure successful outcomes.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the bustling Central Business District of Downtown Dallas, just blocks from the Arts District and Thanks-Giving Square.
Building Location
Housed in 1700 Pacific, a premium 49-story Class-A commercial office tower. The building is directly adjacent to the St. Paul DART Station and near popular dining spots like Wild Salsa and Partenope.
Parking Details
Covered parking is available on-site within the tower's multi-level underground parking garage. Valet parking is also available at the building's entrance, and additional public surface lots are located nearby.
Public Transit
Served by DART Route 308 (Inbound); nearest stop is at St. Paul Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the street-level lobby of 1700 Pacific. Pass through the secure entrance, proceed to the elevator bank servicing the high-rise floors, and take it up to the 44th floor to find Suite 4450.