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Deborah Busby has spent the majority of her legal career practicing in the areas of maritime law and insurance coverage. Her practice includes the defense and investigation of claims resulting from oilfield and maritime casualties, Jones Act and Longshore Act personal injury defense, collision liability, construction defects, products liability, cargo damage and transportation-related accidents. In addition, Ms. Busby litigates and provides opinions on indemnity and insurance coverage issues on behalf of insurance companies and corporate clients.

Representative Experience

• Significant experience in the defense of maritime personal injury claims in the U.S. Gulf Coast oilfield industry
• Extensive experience in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation for maritime and energy related insurance policies

Education

Texas A&M University, B.B.A. - Marketing
South Texas College of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1992

Bar Admissions

Texas, 1993

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas

Awards & Recognitions

• Former Skipper of the Houston Mariners Club

Professional Affiliations

• Houston Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Women's International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA)
• Houston Mariners Club

Previous Law Firm Experience

• Cozen O'Connor
• Fowler Rodriguez & Chalos
• Bell Ryniker & Letourneau
• Kroll & Tract

Civic & Community Involvement

• Member of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church