Overview

Jamie Cooper is an advocate for insurers, delivering exceptional results in high-stakes coverage disputes nationwide. Drawing on her executive tenure at USAA, a leading national insurer, she brings a rare insider’s perspective to claims strategy and resolution. With her experience, Jamie has honed the sharp judgment and tactical insight that only time spent both inside and outside the courtroom can provide.

Her practice focuses on representing carriers in pivotal bad faith lawsuits, where she excels at navigating intricate legal challenges, diverse venues, and the granular details that drive success. Jamie partners with insurer clients from the outset, conducting strategic risk assessments tailored to their needs. By leveraging her extensive experience, she empowers clients to shape their goals and achieve optimal outcomes, whether through litigation, negotiation, or alternative dispute resolution.

Beyond litigation, Jamie is a trusted advisor to insurers seeking to enhance their claims operations. She designs and delivers customized training programs for claims departments, blending practical insights with industry-leading expertise. Her work strengthens processes, sharpens decision-making, and drives measurable improvements for her clients.

As a committed leader in the insurance community, Jamie founded Women in Claims to foster collaboration and mentorship among professionals in the field. She remains dedicated to advancing the industry through education and innovation, serving as a respected voice on insurance law and claims excellence.

Honors & Awards

Texas Top Insurance Attorneys, Chambers USA (2017)

Named to the Texas Super Lawyers list by Super Lawyers®, a Thomson Reuters business, as featured in Texas Monthly and Texas Rising Stars magazines (2014-2017)

Named to the Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers®, a Thomson Reuters business, as featured in Texas Monthly and Texas Rising Stars magazines (2009-2013)

Cases

Clients

  • Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance

Professional Affiliations

Professional

State Bar of Texas

San Antonio Bar Association

Texas Bar – Texas Board of Legal Specialization - Insurance Law Certification Commission Member

Women in Claims, Founder

News & Insights

Speaking Engagements

For a complete list, contact Ms. Cooper. This is a selection:

  • Co-Chair UT Insurance Law CLE 2012, 2013, 2014
  • Associate Editor, Texas Review of Law & Politics, 1999 – 2000
  • A Freshman Finds a Home, Texas Aggie Magazine, Oct/Nov 1992

Credentials

Education

University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2000

Texas A&M University, B.S. Agricultural Development, 1996

Admissions

  • Texas Courts
  • United States Supreme Court

Employment

  • Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, L.L.P., October 2020 – present
  • USAA, November 2017 – September 2020
  • Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, L.L.P., May 2005 – October 2017

Certification

  • Board Certified in Insurance Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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