Education
The University of Texas School of Law - J.D., 1999
Texas A&M University - B.S., 1996
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
General Information
Jamy Skaggs is a trial lawyer who handles a wide variety of complex litigation defending small and large corporations, small business owners and individuals. He has handled cases involving personal injury/wrongful death, construction defect, premises liability, product liability and trucking/transportation issues. Mr. Skaggs has tried cases to verdict in both state and federal courts.
He has extensive experience in the area of toxic tort litigation, including asbestos and silica litigation involving products liability and premises liability claims. In asbestos and silica cases, Mr. Skaggs has represented both manufacturer and premises owner clients. He has expertise in the state-of-the-art defense, medical causation and epidemiology. He has also dealt extensively with experts whose opinions related to medical information, industrial hygiene data and scientific literature are vital to developing a defense. Mr. Skaggs also has specific, first-hand experience dealing with the recent legislative changes impacting asbestos and silica litigation in Texas, including the extensive role of the Multi-district Litigation Courts.
Mr. Skaggs has extensive experience in the area of insurance defense representing insured individuals and companies sued for causing all kinds of personal injuries or property damages. Mr. Skaggs has worked with experts all over the country whose opinions related to medical, engineering, construction, financial and other technical information vital to developing a defense. He has worked hard to develop a high-quality law practice that provides cost-effective services while vigorously representing the interests of insureds and keeping insurance companies well-informed of developments.
Finally, Mr. Skaggs has represented all types of companies in commercial disputes related to breach of contract, business torts, deceptive trade practices, tortious interference, negligent misrepresentation and injunctive relief. He has also advised businesses regarding the employment law implications of day-to-day business decisions such as hiring, disciplining employees, promulgating employment policies and termination with the goal of minimizing the likelihood of litigation resulting from such decisions. He takes a hands-on approach to commercial litigation and works hard to communicate with company representatives to avoid unnecessary disruptions that can arise from dealing with common and sometimes unavoidable disputes.
Practice Areas
Construction Litigation
Commercial Litigation
General Litigation
Insurance Defense
Personal Injury Litigation
Premises Liability
Products Liability
Toxic Torts
Trucking Industry Defense
Family Law Litigation
Past Cases Typical of Mr. Skaggs' Practice Areas
- Defense of a large industrial product manufacturer in cases filed throughout Texas claiming serious personal injuries and death allegedly the result of defective design/manufacturing of asbestos-containing product
- Defense of premises owner in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death
- Defense of large telecommunications corporation in case brought by an employee arising from traumatic personal injuries that occurred on the job
- Defense of home health company against allegations of breach of contract, breach of non-compete, and interference with business relations
- Represented East Texas company and business owner in case involving claims of fraud and deceptive trade practices
- Defense of individual sued for allegedly causing traumatic spinal injury
Professional Activities
U.S. District Court for the Eastern & Southern Districts
Smith County Young Lawyers Association - President (2008)
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Smith County Bar Association
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
East Texas Council of Trucking Professionals
Personal Activities
Mr. Skaggs was raised in Midland, Texas and graduated from Midland Lee High School in 1992. He went to Texas A&M University from 1992 to 1996 graduating summa cum laude with a B.S. in Political Science. He attended the University of Texas School of Law from 1996 to 1999 and then moved to Tyler, Texas to join Ramey & Flock, P.C. In 2007, he formed Black & Skaggs, P.C. with Dennis Black. He married an East Texas native, formerly Kristin Gentry, in 2004. He and Kristin started their family in 2008 and have five children, Micah, Gavin, Nathan, Kallie and Abbie. They love working together in their church in various ministries. Mr. Skaggs also enjoys weights training, running, playing golf, traveling. He also follows Texas A&M Aggies' sports.
Civic Activities
Member, Green Acres Baptist Church
Deacon (2007-present)
Deacon Chairman (2018-2019)
Teacher - Young Married and College Classes (2005-present)
Board of Directors, B3 Ministries (2011-2017)
Board of Directors, Hand Up Network (2017-2019)
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