Based in Texas and available nationwide, James H. (“Hamp”) Moody, III focuses exclusively on resolving complex insurance, extra-contractual, reinsurance, and coverage-driven tort disputes with the insight that comes from 47+ years of litigation experience.
You don’t need to educate your mediator. You need one who already understands insurance.
In most litigation, the parties disagree about what the case is worth.
In insurance coverage disputes, they often disagree about what the case is about.
When that happens, mediation can stall—not because the parties are unwilling to resolve the case, but because they are focused on different drivers of risk.
This dynamic requires a mediator who understands what is actually driving the dispute.
Mediators with a genuine understanding of insurance coverage are uncommon. After a 47-year career representing both insurers and policyholders, Hamp Moody focuses his mediation practice exclusively on insurance, extra-contractual, reinsurance, and coverage-driven tort disputes, the types of cases he knows best.
From the outset, you are working with a mediator who understands the issues driving the dispute without needing to be brought up to speed.
That allows the parties to focus on what matters: evaluating risk, narrowing differences, and moving the case toward resolution.
Hamp approaches mediation with a clear objective: help the parties resolve the case.
The goal is not simply to facilitate discussion, but to help the parties reach agreement.
Neutral, even-handed handling focused entirely on resolution. No agenda other than helping the parties reach agreement.
47+ years handling complex disputes, including 40+ jury trials and over 115 mediations
Deep, specialized understanding of insurance coverage, bad faith, and reinsurance issues developed over decades of practice.
After a 47-year career in high-stakes insurance disputes, Hamp Moody now brings that experience to the mediation table—focused on resolution from the start.
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Decades of published scholarship and professional presentations across Texas legal institutions.
Fees are stated on a “per party” basis. Parties represented by the same counsel count as one party. A party and its insurers are one party unless significant time is needed for coverage disputes between multiple carriers.
A full day of the Mediator’s time (typically 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, or as late as necessary), all pre-mediation preparation and conference calls, post-session follow-up, travel time and expenses, and catered lunch for in-person mediations.
Payment is due upon receipt of invoice, no later than the commencement of the mediation session. Accepted forms of payment include cash or check. Please ensure all payment arrangements are confirmed prior to your scheduled session date.
Everything you need to know before, during, and after your mediation session — from what to submit to what to wear.
There is no fee for cancelling or rescheduling a mediation, provided the policy is not abused. Please provide notice as soon as reasonably possible.
A confidential issue paper is highly requested. Helpful inclusions: summary of the dispute, contested legal and factual issues, status of discovery, insurance policies, prior coverage communications (ROR/denial letters), live pleadings, and requested relief amounts.
Hamp does not mandate opening presentations but will accommodate them if parties feel it will help reach a settlement.
Business casual. Wear a tie if you’d like, but the Mediator will not be wearing one.
All documents and information disclosed during mediation are strictly confidential. The Mediator cannot be compelled to testify in any adversary proceeding.
Decades of published scholarship and professional presentations across Texas legal institutions.
An in-depth analysis of the Stowers doctrine and its evolving implications for insurance defense and coverage litigation in Texas.
An in-depth analysis of the Stowers doctrine and its evolving implications for insurance defense and coverage litigation in Texas.
Currently mediating throughout Texas, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.
