Josh Bowlin – Insurance Lawyer

Biography

Clients come to Josh Bowlin when they need a true trial lawyer. With courtroom and arbitration victories, Josh capably handles business disputes, complex litigation and bet-the-company, high-stakes litigation.

Proven Experience and Results in Insurance Law

A native of Pasadena, Texas, Josh is proud to call the Houston area home. Following an accomplished law school education, Josh began his litigation practice with a large law firm. While there, he handled insurance law, commercial litigation and other matters, gaining years of valuable experience. In 2022, Josh established Callender Bowlin, PLLC with Mark Callender.

Today, Josh handles a range of insurance matters, including first-party insurance coverage and bad faith, healthcare advocacy, property damage and personal injury.

Hard work, grit and refined skill are the principles that guide his practice today.

Notable Case Results

• Cleveland Construction, Inc. v. Levco Construction, Inc., 359 S.W.3d 843 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2012), successful verdict of actual damages of $465,809.57, plus attorneys’ fees and prejudgment interest for a total award of $1,569,058.11, with post-judgment interest.
• Levco Constr., Inc. v. Whole Foods Mkt. Rocky Mountain/Sw. L.P., No. 01-15-00620-CV, 2017 Tex. App. LEXIS 7614 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Aug. 10, 2017, no pet. h), the First Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court judgment, including damages, attorneys’ fees, interest and attorneys’ fees on appeal.
• Vineyard Services, LLC v. ACT Advance Catastrophe Tech., Inc., et. al.; Cause No. 2016-36208; In the 189th District Court of Harris County, Texas, case reached a favorable settlement, with attorney Bowlin representing a contractor in a payment dispute.
• Burckhardt Compression (U.S.), Inc. v. ICA Fluor Daniel S. de R.L. de C.V.; ICC Case No. 17108/VRO, International Chamber of Commerce, International Court of Arbitration., the client brought suit to force payment of outstanding invoices.
• · Robertson-Ceco II Corporation d/b/a Ceco Building Systems v. Fed XII, LLC and C.A. Walker, Inc.; In the 234th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas., resolved breach of contract claims and resolved claims brought against client, through successful mediation.
• · AAA Matter No. 70-198-00681-02; Modec International, LLC v. Delta Engineering Corporation., successfully defended a maritime contractor in a claim seeking +$2 million in damages.

What Are the Case Types Attorney Josh Bowlin Handles?

• First-party insurance, including fire losses
• Construction litigation
• Property damage
• Healthcare advocacy
• Business litigation, professional negligence, fraud
• Maritime business disputes
• Personal injury, car accidents

Award-Winning Legal Experience and Media Recognition

• Texas Super Lawyer, 2020-present
• Texas Rising Star, 2012-2017
• Top Lawyer in Houston, H Texas Magazine, 2013-2017
• AVVO rating 10.0
• America’s Top 100

Josh was featured on CBS News for his representation of families when two corporations dammed bayous near their homes, leaving the homes flooded and damaged.

Bar Admissions

Texas (24036253)

Education

B.A., Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas

• Honors graduate
• Summa cum laude
• Minor in music and vocal performance
• Mundy Research Fellow

Additional study at the University of Beijing, China, and the University College of London

J.D., University of Texas School of Law

• Presidential scholarship

Associations & Memberships

• State Bar of Texas
• Houston Bar Association
• Houston Trial Lawyers Association
• Houston Young Lawyers Association
• Texas Bar Foundation, fellow

Publications and Speaking Engagements

Deep Impact, Why the In re Deepwater Horizon Opinion Matters for Construction Contracts and Additional Insured Insurance Coverage, The Critical Path, 2015.

“ESI in Arbitrations: Creative Solutions,” DRI Construction Blog, August 2014.

“Federal Rule 26 & Expert Communications,” DRI Construction Blog, August 2014.

“Long Arm of the Law Affirms Default Judgment Against Chinese Manufacturer,” The Critical Path, May 2014.

Presenter, “Texas Construction Litigation: Staying in the Field and Out of the Courtroom,” to RCI, Inc., 2013.

“Avoiding and Resolving Extra Work and Delay Claims: Practical Strategies for Creating Realistic Work Schedules, Dealing with Delays and Resolving Overage Costs,” American Conference Institute, Construction Litigation, February 29-March 1, 2012.

“Covering Your Assets: How to Make Sure the Accountant Being Sued Is Not You,” Houston 34th Annual Tax and Business Planning Seminar, November 2011.