The publishers of U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America have honored Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., in the 2018 Best Law Firms listing for its success in the courtroom.

KFDM/Fox 4 did an investigation into Optimum in July of this year, where they interviewed Provost Umphrey’s Christopher T. Kirchmer. Kirchmer represents seven Optimum patients suing the clinic.

​The law firms of Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., Roy & Gabel, PLLC, and Roy & Associates, PLLC, are currently investigating why only certain homes were flooded in the communities of Sienna Plantation, Riverstone and Pecan Grove Plantation during Harvey.

A major storm is forecasted to hit your hometown. You secure your family, your possession and your home. Maybe you evacuate. You sleep better at night knowing you have property insurance that will cover any damage. You know you have insurance because you pay your mortgage every month, and every month a portion of your payment is escrowed to pay your property insurance. Your mortgage company requires you make these payments and requires you maintain property insurance. Your mortgage company pays your premiums with your escrowed funds, or at least they are supposed to.

The publishers of Thomson Reuters have recognized 10 attorneys from Beaumont, Texas-based Provost Umphrey Law Firm in its annual Texas Super Lawyers list.

After having the unfortunate opportunity to represent clients recovering from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike, I know that the first urge is to get into homes and businesses and start ripping out waterlogged carpets, ruined furniture and start repairs. However, those with applicable homeowners, flood and business insurance will face another issue: delays in accessing their insurance money.

First, the law DOES NOT APPLY to claims under policies of insurance issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Administration (TWIA - Windstorm) or Federal Emergency Act (FEMA - Flood). With that said, many policy holders in Southeast Texas have private homeowner policies (State Farm, Allstate, Farmers, etc) that may cover losses from this disaster. The law also applies to business claims for property damage, lost inventory and business interruption which are typically not written by TWIA.

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 14 trial lawyers from Beaumont-based Provost Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P., in its 2018 edition for a successful year representing plaintiffs in their respective legal practices.