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Audra M. Dean
Of Counsel
Overview
Audra M. Dean defends businesses in complex commercial, product liability, mass tort, and toxic tort disputes. With a domestic and international reach, she has defended manufacturers and retailers in product liability matters involving consumer products, medical devices, power tools, and vaping products.
Audra has also defended contractors, premises owners, manufacturers, and distributors in asbestos-related claims as well as claims arising from human exposure to mold and various chemicals. Boasting deep experience in mass torts and litigation management across multiple jurisdictions, Audra has managed more than 10,000 asbestos claims as well as a large team of lawyers, securing dismissal of 85% of cases and early resolution of others.
In her insurance and professional liability practice, Audra has defended insurance agents and brokers in all lines of coverage, from errors and omissions claims to bad faith and personal injury matters. She has also worked with a wide variety of insurance professionals and handled commercial disputes, including noncompetition agreements and theft of trade secrets.
Credentials
Education
- Southwestern Law School, 1999 (J.D.), cum laude
- The University of Texas at Dallas, 1994 (B.A.)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- Texas Bar Association
- Dallas Bar Association