Megan L. Tilton

Overview Megan Tilton is an attorney who focuses on business and commercial litigation, consumer finance defense, construction, and corporate matters. Prior to joining Bassford Remele, Megan was involved in litigating complex insurance coverage disputes in state and federal courts nationwide. Megan graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law, where she gained valuable experience through internships in various legal fields, including civil, transactional, and military law. She served as an Articles Editor for the Texas Tech Law Review and was a member of the Board of Barristers. An active participant in Texas Techs nationally-ranked advocacy program, Megan earned multiple awards for her excellence in both writing and oral advocacy. EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS Education Texas Tech University School of Law, J. D., magna cum laude, 2022 Texas Tech Law Review, Articles Editor Advocacy Program, Board of Barristers, member Deans List Elma Moreno Pro Bono Award Pro Bono Graduating Student of the Year, 2022 Texas A&M University, B. B. A. Terry Scholar Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship Bar Admission U. S. District Court, District of Minnesota U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U. S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U. S. District Court, Western District of Texas Minnesota Texas EXPERIENCE Representative Cases Obtained favorable order defeating a motion to dismiss in the Northern District of Texas holding that injured parties are appropriate defendants in federal declaratory judgment actions brought by insurers even if they have not yet obtained a judgment against the insured. Successfully moved to compel arbitration in two related lawsuits alleging that defendants violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in repossessing plaintiffs vehicle. NEWS & EVENTS Bassford Remele Year in Review Dear Valued Clients and Friends, As we reflect on another remarkable year at Bassford Remele, we... Read More Bassford Remele Welcomes Four Attorneys Bassford Remele Welcomes Five New Attorneys Minneapolis, Minnesota - October 3, 2024 - The Twin... Read More PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC Bar Associations American Bar Association Minnesota State Bar Association Hennepin County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Fellow, 2024-present Houston Bar Association Houston Young Lawyers Association Texas Aggie Bar Association Texas Bar College Publications Constructive Acceleration: The Silent Litigation Threat Facing Construction Projects, co-author with W. Reece, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, June 2025 The Ins and Outs of the Attorney-Client Privilege, author, American Bar Association Insurance Coverage Journal, Vol. 33, No. 2, June 2024 The Attorney-Client Privilege: A Review of the Privilege and Potential Waiver, author, Journal of Texas Insurance Law, Spring/Summer 2023