Timothy B. Soefje

Timothy B. Soefje

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 31 years

Ethics and professional responsibility Lawyer at Plano, TX
Practice Areas: Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Litigation, Appeals ... +2 more

5851 Legacy Circle, 6th Floor, Plano, TX

About Timothy

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Ethics and Professional Responsibility 50%

Unlike others that claim experience, my practice for 24 years has involved litigating professional liability (malpractice) claims involving architects, engineers, lawyers, directors & officers, agents & brokers, CPAs, real estate professionals, etc.

50%
Litigation 35%

Represent corporations and individuals in matters involving residential and commercial construction defect, personal injury, breach of contract, commercial, insurance disputes, partnership disputes, employment practices & Title IX.

35%
Appeals 5%

All civil appeals with special emphasis on professional liability and legal ethics matters, civil rights, causation, and Title IX.

5%
Insurance 5%

Assist professionals, corporate clients,and other attorneys with matters related to denials in coverage and interpretation of insurance coverage. Expert witness.

5%
Mediation 5%

Focus mediation practice on assisting parties to resolve matters involving professional negligence, legal malpractice, construction, commercial disputes, partnership disagreements, and personal injury claims.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 1 year

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2025

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 4 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2021

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oklahoma for 8 years

State: Oklahoma

Acquired: 2017

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Tim Soefje

5851 Legacy Circle, 6th Floor, Plano, TX, 75024

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Timothy B. Soefje's Reviews

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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...d minimally expensive manner as possible.

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...or defense work.

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Timothy B. Soefje's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sean Pierce

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."

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Joel Pace

Litigation lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Mark Lowary

Civil rights lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Philip Moore

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Mark Lowary

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Kai Hecker

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Patrick Wright

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Daniel Crowder

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Joel Pace

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2017 - Present

Association of Attorney Mediators

Member

2017 - Present

Texas Association of Mediators

Candidate for Member

2017 - Present

Collin County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Professional Liability Defense Federation

Member

2015 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Professional Liability Underwriters Society (PLUS)

Silver Sponsor, Texas Chapter

2015 - Present

Sigma Chi Alumni Association

Life Loyal Sig

2015 - Present

Claims Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)

Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Magnum Minerals, LLC, et. al., v. Homeland Ins. Co. of New York, et. al., 2013 WL 4766707 W.D. Texas

Jurisdiction affirmed in federal court

Castellano v. Fragozo, 352 F.3d 939 (5th Cir. 2003) (en banc)

Landmark civil rights opinion in 5th Circuit changed 30 years of legal jurisprudence

Crumrine v. Harte-Hanks Television, 37 S.W.3d 124 (Tx.App.-San Antonio 2001)

Court refused to extend cause of action of invasion of privacy

De La Paz v. Henry's Diner, 946 F.Supp. 484 (W.D. Texas 1996)

Reporter compelled to produce information and submit to deposition

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Education

2017

University of Texas School of Law Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution

Certification

1994

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Mitchell-Hamline University School of Law

None

1987

Texas State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Texas State University

Current Issues In Legal Reporting

2015

MDO, LLC, Admiral Insurance Co. & OmniSure Consulting Group, LLC Professional Liabilty For Architects, Engineers & Design Professionals

2015

KSA Engineers Risk Management Seminar

Risk Managment for Engineers

2015

Admiral’s Pro Delta Design Webinar

Third-Party Liability Claims - Current Trends

2015

Admiral Delta Pro Design Webinar

LEED Litigation

2015

64th Annual Convention & Tech Expo Texas Society of Professional Surveyors Prof. Liability Insurance: Why You Need It & What to Watch Out For

2014

Miraca Life Sciences Risk Management Seminar

Pathology of Mistakes

2013

Half Moon Education Seminar

Law of Construction Defects and Failures

2009

PLUS Professional Liability Seminar

Subprime Crises Understanding Liability and Impact on Underwriting:

2009

Monitor Insurance Company

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

2008

Monitor Insurance Company

Construction Defect Litigations: What Happened While Your Weren't Looking

Publications

2008

Languages

English

Activity

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