Craig, Terrill, Hamm, Grossman & Erwin, L.L.P.
Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys - General Defense
- Telephone: 806-744-3232
- Fax: 806-744-2211
- Emer/After Hrs: 806-773-3232 (Mobile)
- Website: www.cthgelawfirm.com
Established: 1995
Practice Areas
- Insurance Defense
- Automobile
- Aviation
- Bad Faith
- Bonds
- Environmental Law
- Toxic Torts
- Professional Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Subrogation
- Workers' Compensation
- Appellate Practice
- Employment Law
- Health Care
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Banking
- Mediation
- Real Estate
- Probate
- Estate Planning
- Transportation and Trucking
- Business and Commercial
- Business Entities and Transactions
About Us
CRAIG, TERRILL, HAMM, GROSSMAN & ERWIN, L.L.P. is a leading full service firm located in Lubbock, Texas, but serving all of West Texas from Amarillo down to El Paso. Although the current firm began March 1, 1995, the principals were formerly partners in a firm originally founded in 1949, and have more than 35 years of experience.
The firm Craig, Terrill, Hamm, Grossman & Erwin has a rapidly expanding client base, served by 12 lawyers and a superior staff of administrative personnel, law clerks and legal assistants, and handles a wide range of legal matters, including insurance defense for major insurance companies and self-insured commercial clients. In addition, this litigation oriented firm handles consumer and commercial matters, sophisticated commercial litigation, and all levels of appeals, as well as real estate, probate and estate planning.
Each lawyer and staff member is proud of the fact that our tradition of excellence, our reputation in the area we serve, and the development of long-term relationships with clients are contributing to the growth of our firm as one of the premier firms in West Texas.
Client Information
Insurance Clients
- AIG
- AIU Holdings, Inc.
- American Management Corporation
- American Mercury Insurance Group
- American Reliable Insurance Company
- Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
- Farmers Insurance Group
- Foremost Insurance Company
- Fred Loya Insurance
- Great West Casualty Company
- Guaranty National Insurance Company
- Highlands Insurance Company
- Interstate Insurance Group
- K & K Insurance Group, Inc.
- Lexington Insurance Company
- Liberty Mutual Group
- Mid-Continent Casualty Company
- National Interstate Insurance Company
- OneBeacon Insurance
- Reliant American Group
- Seneca Insurance Company, Inc.
- Sentry Insurance
- Stonington Insurance Company
- Texas General Agency
- TIG Insurance Company
- 21st Century Insurance Company
- United Fire Group
- United States Liability Insurance Group
- Utica Mutual Insurance Company
- Wausau General Insurance Company
- York Claims Service, Inc.
- Zurich Insurance Group
Non-Insurance Clients
- Avis Rent-A-Car System, LLC
- City of Lubbock
- FirstBank & Trust
- Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.
- The Macerich Company
- PrimeWest Mortgage Corporation
Personnel Information
Partners
Terry L. Grantham — (1956-2012)
Robert (Bob) L. Craig, Jr.
Lubbock, TX
- E-Mail: bobc@cthglawfirm.com
Practice Areas
- Professional Liability
- Professional Malpractice
- Product Liability
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Defense
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Employment Law
- Trucking
Admitted
- Texas, 1976
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Western Districts of Texas, 1976
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1977
Additional Biographical Details:
Texas State Board of Education (2003-2012); Lubbock Independent School District Board of Trustees (1988-2002); Texas Tech University (Board of Directors, 1996-2001); Eagle Scout
Memberships:
- State Bar of Texas
- Lubbock County (Treasurer, 1980-1981; Director, 1984-1987) Bar Association
- Lubbock County Young Lawyers Association (President, 1981-1982)
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- The College of Master Advocates and Barristers
- Federal Court Advisory Committee for the Northern District of Texas (1999-2009)
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- Diplomat, American Board of Trial Advocates
- Defense Research Institute
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Education:
- Texas Tech University, B.B.A. (with honors), 1973
- Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1976
Honors:
Outstanding Young Lawyer, Lubbock County (1983); Distinguished Alumnus Award-Leadership Lubbock, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce (1991)
Military:
1st LT, U.S. Army Reserves
Born: 1950
H. Grady Terrill
Lubbock, TX
- E-Mail: gradyt@cthglawfirm.com
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Business Law
- Professional Malpractice
Admitted
- Texas, 1977
- U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas, 1977
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:
- State Bar of Texas
- Lubbock County Bar Association
- Lubbock County Young Lawyers Association (President, 1982-1983)
- Association of Bank Counsel
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Texas Bar Foundation
Education:
- Texas Tech University, B.A., 1973
- Texas Tech University, J.D., 1976
Fraternity Information:
Delta Theta Phi
Law Review:
Texas Tech Law Review
Born: 1950
Leonard R. "Bud" Grossman
Lubbock, TX
- E-Mail: budg@cthgelawfirm.com
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Defense
- Transportation
- Trucking
- Health Care
- Professional Malpractice
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Mediator
Admitted
- Texas, 1992
- New Mexico, 2015
- Oklahoma, 2015
- Colorado, 2015
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1993
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 1996
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2006
Additional Biographical Details:
Texas Association of Defense Counsel President's Award (2014); Western Bank (Director 2005-2012); Lubbock Legal Secretaries Boss of the Year (2000-2001); Outstanding Young Lawyer, Lubbock County (2000); West Texas Legal Services, Inc. (Board Member, 1995-1999); Texas Young Lawyers Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year (1993)
Memberships:
- American, Oklahoma, Colorado and Lubbock County Bar Associations
- State Bars of Texas and New Mexico
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel (Vice President of Membership, 2015- ; Director, 2002- )
- Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
- American Academy of Trial Lawyers, Premier 100
- Texas Tech School of Law American Inn of Court, Master (Secretary 2014- , Membership Co-Chair 2012- )
- Fellow, College of the State Bar of Texas
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- Lubbock County Young Lawyers Association (President, 1999-2000)
- New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
Certifications:
- Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Education:
- University of North Texas, B.B.A., 1988
- Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 1992
Born: 1964
Marcy M. Erwin
Lubbock, TX
- E-Mail: merwin@cthgelawfirm.com
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Defense
- Transportation
- Trucking
- Business Law
- Health Care
- Professional Malpractice
- Product Liability
- Construction Litigation
Admitted
- Texas, 2007
- New Mexico, 2016
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2007
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2015
Memberships:
- State Bar of Texas
- Lubbock Area Bar Association
- Lubbock County Young Lawyers Association
- Texas Tech University Inns of Court
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Education:
- Texas A&M University, B.S. (cum laude), 2004
- Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D. (magna cum laude), 2007
Honors:
Texas Tech Distinguished Trial Advocate; Lubbock County Outstanding Young Lawyer, 2010-2011
Born: 1982
Ty Scott Hamm
Lubbock, TX
- E-Mail: thamm@cthgelawfirm.com
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Agricultural Law
Admitted
- Texas, 2007
- New Mexico, 2008
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2007
Additional Biographical Details:
Lubbock Area Bar Association Outstanding Young Lawyer (2012-2013)
Memberships:
- State Bar of Texas
- Lubbock Area Bar Association
- Lubbock County Young Lawyers Association
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Education:
- Texas A&M University, B.S. (cum laude), 2003
- Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 2007
Born: 1980
William Paul Harrison Boyles
Lubbock, TX
- E-Mail: willb@cthgelawfirm.com
Practice Areas
- Insurance Defense
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Business Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense
Admitted
- Texas, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Memberships:
- State Bar of Texas
- Lubbock Area Bar Association
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Past President 2009-2010)
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Education:
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, B.A., 2000
- Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 2003
Born: 1973
Mark Chisholm
Lubbock, TX
Practice Areas
- Insurance Defense
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Construction Law
- Business Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law
Admitted
- Texas, 2004
Memberships:
- State Bar of Texas
- Lubbock Area Bar Association
Education:
- Northern Arizona University, B.S., 1996
- St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D. (cum laude), 2004
Law Review:
St. Mary’s Law Journal: Staff Writer, Vol. 34; Comment Editor, Vol. 35
Born: 1973
Associates
Connar Allen
Lubbock, TX
Practice Areas
- Insurance Defense
- Business Litigation
- Civil Litigation
Admitted
- Texas, 2022
Memberships:
- Texas Tech Inn of Court
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Education:
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, B.A., 2015
- Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 2022
Born: 1977
Jacey DuBois
Lubbock, TX
Practice Areas
- Insurance Defense
- Business Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Agriculture
Admitted
- Texas, 2023
Memberships:
- Texas Tech Inn of Court
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Education:
- Texas Tech University, B.S. (summa cum laude), 2020
- Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D. (summa cum laude), 2023
Honors:
Order of the Coif; The Order of Barristers
Born: 1998
Brody B. Taylor
Lubbock, TX
- E-Mail: btaylor@cthgelawfirm.com
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Transactions
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Construction Transactions
- Insurance Defense
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Admitted
- Texas, 2017
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas including Bankruptcy Court
Memberships:
- American and Lubbock Area Bar Associations
- State Bar of Texas
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel
- Texas Bar Foundation
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
Education:
- Lubbock Christian University, B.B.A., 2012
- Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 2016
Born: 1985
Of Counsel
Gary Bellair
Lubbock, TX
- E-Mail: garyb@cthgelawfirm.com
Practice Areas
- Appellate Practice
Admitted
- Texas, 1991
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of Texas
Memberships:
- American and Lubbock County Bar Associations
- State Bar of Texas
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Certifications:
- Board Certified Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Education:
- St. John's University, B.S., 1975
- Texas Tech University, M.B.A., 1982
- Texas Tech University, J.D., 1991
Born: 1953
Thomas Pitts
Lubbock, TX
Admitted
- Texas, 1983
Education:
- Texas Tech University, B.A., 1969
- Texas Tech University, M.E., 1975
- Texas Tech School of Law, J.D. (cum laude), 1983
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