Jay A. Thompson

Jay A. Thompson


Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard P.L.L.C.

Recognized since 2012

Austin, Texas

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Insurance Law

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Jay A. Thompson has considerable experience in both regulatory and legislative issues involving the business of insurance. He regularly participates in regulatory proceedings involving contested case hearings, contested rate hearings, policy form approvals, rulemaking, licensing, mergers, acquisition and dissolution of insurance companies and other regulatory matters before the Texas Department of Insurance.

As a registered lobbyist, Jay has represented both the property/casualty and life, accident and health insurance industry on legislative issues impacting those insurers. He has worked closely with leadership in Texas to find constructive solutions to legislative issues. He has written numerous bills and amendments to the Texas Insurance Code and has been recognized as a leading expert on insurance regulation.

Jay has also represented insurers in litigation involving insurance bad faith, tax disputes against the state of Texas, appeals from administrative actions at the Texas Department of Insurance, disputes involving reinsurance, and disputes between companies and agents.

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Location
  • 500 West Fifth Street, Suite 1150
    Austin, TX 78701
Education
  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1972
Bar Admissions
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
Affiliations
  • Federation of Regulatory Counsel - Member

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law, Austin (2025)
  • Insurance Law, Austin (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Insurance Law

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