Missy K. Atwood Partner Austin matwood@germer-austin.com 512-472-0288
	Primary emphasis in medical malpractice litigation, insurance coverage and complex commercial litigation. Baylor University (Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1988); Baylor University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1991). Licensed, U.S. District Court, Western District. Lead Articles Editor and Notes & Comments Editor, Baylor Law Review. Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, Texas Association of Defense Counsel and South Texas Society for Healthcare Risk Management. Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Missy K. Atwood has had over 15 years of experience as a trial attorney with special emphasis in medical malpractice defense litigation. She represents hospitals, health care insurers, physicians, nurses, and other health care providers in all aspects of risk and claims management. She also advises businesses and represents clients in complex businesses in commercial litigation. She maintains an active practice advising clients regarding insurance coverage issues and disputes. Missy graduated cum laude from Baylor University in 1988 where she earned a B.A. in speech communication. She received her J.D. in 1991 from Baylor University School of Law, cum laude, where she was also Lead Articles Editor and Notes & Comments Editor, Baylor Law Review. Missy has published such articles as Rule 166b: The Discovery of Work Product Based on Substantial Need and Undue Hardship, 42 Baylor L. Rev. 573 (1990). She frequently presents continuing education and seminars to lawyers and healthcare providers on issues related to preventing or handling healthcare liability disputes. Missy is licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court, Western District. She is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Austin Bar Association, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, American Board of Trial Advocates and South Texas Society for Healthcare Risk Management. She is recognized as a 2007 Texas Monthly Super Lawyer for her expertise in medical malpractice litigation. Back to Attorney Directory