Joseph Loiacono II
Practice areas: Defense of professional liability claims; defense of general liability claims involving personal injury, property damage and construction; coverage opinions and insurance litigation; defense of insureds under Texas Personal Automobile policies; and representation of dentists and nurses before their respective state boards.
Education and Credentials: The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1991 / University of Dallas at Rome, Italy, 1985 / Admitted to the Texas Bar, 1991 / Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Associations: State Bar of Texas / Austin Bar Association / American Bar Association / Texas Association of Defense Counsel / Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation / Barrister, Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court
Papers and Presentations: "Deemed Statutory Authority and the Ongoing Demise of Contributory Negligence: The Nightmare Continues," Co-author, National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel, 1994 / "The Effect of the 1995 Tort Legislation on Punitive Damages In Products Liability Cases," Co-author, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, 1996 / "Proportionate Responsibility, Contribution and Indemnity," "Author and Speaker, Capitol Area Paralegal Association, 1996 / "The 2003 Texas Tort Reform - A Primer for Insurance Adjusters," Author and Speaker, Continuing Education Courses through the Texas Department of Insurance, 2004 / "Are You in Jepordy of Acting in Bad Faith?" Author and Speaker, Continuing Education Course through the Texas Department of Insurance, 2005 / "So Your Case Didn't Settle? How to Evaluate a Case Through Jury Verdict," Author and Speaker, Continuing Education Course through the Texas Department of Insurance, 2005