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• Dallas Office Chair of Freeman, Mathis & Gary, LLP, which is natiional litigation firm with more than 270 attorneys servicing clients in 23 offices in thirteen states.
• Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ (Top 6 percent nationwide) by the legal industry's leading ranking service for attorneys (AVVO's rating methodology is not recognized by any national or state bar association); Member, Texas Bar College, a prestigious, honorary group of lawyers and judges that includes less than 5 percent of Texas attorneys; Texas Chapter Board of Directors, Professional Liability Underwriters Society (PLUS); Co-Chair Miscellaneous Professional Liability Committee - Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF); Member, Claims Litigation Management Alliance (CLM).
• Practice focuses on the defense of architects, engineers, design professionals, lawyers, accountants, insurance brokers/agents, real estate, and medical professionals.
• Counsel and represent attorneys and law firms on ethics and grievance matters, and assist attorneys and individual clients on attorney fee disputes.
• Outside legal consultant for OmniSure Consulting Group, LLP, a national risk management and loss control consulting group in the A&E sector.
• National contract-review, risk management consultant for global insurance carrier in the A&E space.
• Represent defendants and corporate plaintiffs in business, partnership, and construction litigation.
• Represent corporations, small business, and C-Suite executives in employment practices liability matters, including harrassment, and sexual assault and molestation claims.
• Personal injury, product liability, premises liability, trucking, and auto defense claims.
• Represent and consult for college-level coaches in contract negotiation, hiring/firing/employment matters, corporate structure/planning, and matters involving Title IX and NCAA rules compliance.
• Crisis & disaster management leadership.
• Texas mediator and arbitrator, focusing on the resolution of professional liability claims against lawyers, architects, engineers, design professionals, insurance brokers, and real estate professionals; professionals' fee disputes; construction defect; personal injury; and commercial disputes. Atticus Mediation Group. . Member: Texas Association of Mediators and Association of Attorney Mediators.
EXPERIENCED RISK MANAGEMENT FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
Mr. Soefje work's with architects, engineers and other design professionals to develop strong internal controls and risk management programs to help them reduce the risk of costly claims and potential lawsuits, We offer contract reviews, pre-claims assistance, crisis response leadership, and when necessary, experienced trial counsel for individual professionals, large and small companies, and governmental entities. The following quick-tip video series covers some of the key areas every professional should know.
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Acquired: 2025
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State: New York
Acquired: 2021
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State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 2017
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1994
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5851 Legacy Circle, 6th Floor, Plano, TX, 75024
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Posted by Erik | November 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Co-Counsel
I've had the honor of working as co-counsel with Tim on several matters. I find his professionalism and litigation mindset top notch. His attention to detail and his zealous advocacy are outstanding. I specifically appreciate his focus on getting his clients out of litigation in the most efficient an...
Posted by Jeremy | October 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional liability defense
Tim was my attorney for a professional liability case and was outstanding. He is very knowledge in the law and took the time to explain the law and legal proceedings throughout the process.
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Claim Counsel
Tim defended an attorney malpractice matter for my insured. Complicated matter involving investment in a foreign business pursuit. Effectively managed the matter to satisfactory conclusion. Excellent responsiveness and diligence.
Posted by MJ Filla | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney, Trusted Advisor
I first worked with Tim in the 1990s, retaining him as local counsel. He provided excellent advise back then, and he’s been a trusted resource for the past 20 years. I highly recommend Mr. Soefje.
Posted by David | January 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Top notch defense work!
Tim Soefje worked on a case for us, and did a great job defending it. I saw no problem issues with his billings, and he was on top of the case details, and he came up with good strategies. He also kept me in the loop when necessary. I highly recommend him, and I would definitely retain him again f...
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Mar 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Tim and one of his partners for almost a decade now and they are both top-notch attorneys. Tim is a passionate, relentless and persuasive advocate for his clients and the legal profession. I cannot imagine you wanting anyone else in your corner when it comes to professional liability matters in Texas. I strongly endorse he and his firm, and you are welcome to contact me for more information."
"I’ve known Tim for over 20 years. He is an exceptional attorney. No one outworks Tim. He is always prepared and is a passionate advocate for his clients. If I needed to hire an attorney to represent me or my family or friends, Tim would be one of the first I would call. And, on top of that, he’s a wonderful husband and father. Great guy."
"Tim Soefje is a preeminent expert in Civil Rights and trial practice. He will be a warrior for you and achieve all your litigation objectives. I would go to war with him any day."
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2016
Texas Bar College, State Bar of Texas
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
Order of Barristers, South Texas College of Law
1994
American Jurisprudence Award - Appellate Advocacy, South Texas College of Law
1994
National Tournament of Champions Mock Trial, National Tournament of Champions
1993
ATLA Mock Trial National, Finalist, American Trial Lawyers Association
1993
Spurgeon Bell Moot Court Championships, Semi-Finalist, South Texas College of Law
1992
Garland Walker Mock Trial, Best Speaker, South Texas College of Law
1992
1L Moot Court Competition, Finalist, Mitchell-Hamline College of Law
2017 - Present
Mediator, Atticus Mediation Group
2015 - Present
Managing Member, Seltzer Chadwick Soefje & Ladik, PLLC
2005 - Present
Managing Member, Soefje Law Firm, PLLC
2007 - 2015
Sr. Litigation Associate, Campbell & Chadwick, P.C.
2001 - 2005
Sr. Associate, Thornton, Biechlin, Segrato, Reynolds & Guerra, LLC
1999 - 2001
Owner, Law Offices of Timothy B. Soefje
1997 - 1999
Partner, Amsberry & Soefje, LLP
1996 - 1997
Sr. Litigation Associate, Atkins & O'Brien, LLP
1994 - 1996
Associate, Thornton, Biechlin, Dunham & Brown, LLP
2017 - Present
Association of Attorney MediatorsMember
2017 - Present
Texas Association of MediatorsCandidate for Member
2017 - Present
Collin County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Professional Liability Defense FederationMember
2015 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Professional Liability Underwriters Society (PLUS)Silver Sponsor, Texas Chapter
2015 - Present
Sigma Chi Alumni AssociationLife Loyal Sig
2015 - Present
Claims Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)Member
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Jurisdiction affirmed in federal court
Landmark civil rights opinion in 5th Circuit changed 30 years of legal jurisprudence
Court refused to extend cause of action of invasion of privacy
Reporter compelled to produce information and submit to deposition
2017
Certification
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
None
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Current Issues In Legal Reporting
2015
2015
Risk Managment for Engineers
2015
Third-Party Liability Claims - Current Trends
2015
LEED Litigation
2015
2014
Pathology of Mistakes
2013
Law of Construction Defects and Failures
2009
Subprime Crises Understanding Liability and Impact on Underwriting:
2009
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
2008
Construction Defect Litigations: What Happened While Your Weren't Looking
2008
English
Legal Answers
In Texas, (Harris County) if a motion to set aside a default judgment is granted, should I still file an answer?
13 Dec 2018
Is a failed mediation agreement admissible in court?
17 Apr 2017
How do I determine whether or not I should pursue a life insurance company for a denied death benefit claim?
20 Apr 2017