Chad Rook has been a litigation attorney at Flowers Davis since 2006, focusing on Insurance Defense, Governmental Entity Defense, Medical Negligence, Professional Negligence, and Commercial Litigation. With over 30 years of experience, Chad has successfully tried numerous jury and non-jury cases across Texas and has argued cases on appeal in both state and federal courts.

Legal Expertise

Chad’s practice includes:

• Insurance Defense – Handling first-party and third-party insurance claims for major carriers, including State Farm, ProAssurance, and Travelers
• Defense of Governmental Entities – Representing counties, municipalities, and agencies in Civil Rights litigation, employment disputes, and Texas Tort Claims Act cases
• Medical & Professional Negligence Defense – Defending physicians, nurses, attorneys, and insurance agents/adjusters in malpractice and liability claims
• Texas Medical Board & Peer Review Defense – Advocating for physicians in regulatory matters before the Texas Medical Board and in hospital peer review proceedings
• Commercial Litigation – Handling business disputes, toxic tort cases, and trucking litigation

Career Background

After earning his law degree in 1991, Chad launched his career at Fowler, Wiles, Norton & Keith in Dallas, specializing in medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, and trucking litigation. In 1997, he co-founded Jones Rook Austin, a Dallas-based insurance defense and commercial litigation firm. He later joined Flowers Davis in 2006, where he continues to be a key trial attorney and trusted advisor to his clients.

Personal Life & Community

Chad lives in Tyler, Texas, with his wife, Christina. They have five daughters: Caroline, Catherine, Sophie-Claire, Ella, and Rose. When he’s not in the courtroom, Chad enjoys spending time with his family and being involved in his community.