Spencer D. Hamilton

Experience Obtained Texas Supreme Court reversal of class certification order on behalf of developer and owner of student housing. Defeated class certification on behalf of major global insurance company in California federal court challenge to allegedly wrongful terminations of life insurance policies under California law. Defended nationwide putative class action against a leading global life insurer involving breach of contract and UCL claims stemming from allegedly excessive charges at policy lapse and reinstatement, achieving favorable class settlement. Won full dismissal on behalf of major global insurance company facing breach of contract and bad faith claims in Pennsylvania federal court. Drafted, argued and won summary judgment on behalf of a defendant property management company in Texas state court. Successfully obtained judgment and recovered attorneys fees on behalf of electronics manufacturer in Texas state court. Successfully argued to CPSC on behalf of manufacturer and distributor that product at issue was not consumer product subject to CPSC jurisdiction and purview. Obtained numerous early exits from litigation on behalf of life insurance companies facing contract and bad faith claims.