New Braunfels Attorney Fighting for Property Damage & Insurance Claims
The Duke Law Firm represents homeowners and businesses in New Braunfels and throughout Texas when insurance companies underpay, delay, or deny legitimate property damage claims.
No upfront cost.
No fee unless we recover.
A New Braunfels Insurance Attorney on Your Side
When your home or business suffers storm, hail, wind, water, or fire damage, you file a claim expecting your insurance company to make it right. Too often, that's not what happens. Insurers routinely undervalue repairs, delay payments, or deny claims outright—leaving property owners to shoulder losses they're entitled to recover.
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Bryce Duke is an insurance claims attorney based in New Braunfels, Texas, and has been licensed in Texas since 2011. At The Duke Law Firm, he represents policyholders—homeowners and business owners—against insurance companies that fail to honor their obligations. He takes property damage insurance disputes seriously and seeks maximum compensation for his clients.
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The firm operates on a contingency fee basis. That means no retainer, no hourly billing, and no fee unless there is a recovery. If you're in Comal County, Guadalupe County, Hays County, or anywhere else in Texas, you can call or request a case evaluation at no cost.
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What Sets a Property Damage Lawyer Apart
Insurance companies have teams of adjusters, engineers, and attorneys working to minimize what they pay. A property damage attorney in New Braunfels who handles these cases every day understands how insurers evaluate claims, where they apply improper exclusions, and how to build the evidence needed to challenge a low or denied settlement. Representation often results in significantly higher recoveries than policyholders achieve on their own.
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Property Damage Claims We Handle in New Braunfels and Across Texas
The Duke Law Firm handles first-party insurance claims for homeowners and commercial property owners throughout Texas. If your insurer has underpaid, delayed, or denied any of the following, contact us.
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Hail & Wind Damage
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Hailstorms and severe wind events cause millions in damage across Texas every year. Insurers frequently use improper depreciation, restrictive exclusions, or questionable engineering reports to minimize payouts. We challenge those tactics.
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Water & Plumbing Damage
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Sudden and accidental water damage—from burst pipes, failed appliances, or plumbing failures—is typically covered. Insurers often misclassify damage as "gradual" or "seepage" to deny claims. We examine the policy language and fight the denial.
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Fire & Smoke Damage
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Fire claims involve complex coverage questions around structural damage, contents, additional living expenses, and smoke remediation. Underpayment on these claims is common and often substantial.
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Storm & Freeze Damage
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From tornados to winter storm freeze events, storm damage claims in Texas are among the most frequently disputed. We represent property owners when insurers deny or shortchange storm-related losses.
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Denied & Underpaid Claims?
If your insurer has issued a denial letter, a lowball estimate, or has simply stopped responding, an attorney can evaluate whether the Texas Insurance Code provides remedies—including potential attorney's fees and statutory interest.
Why New Braunfels Residents Choose The Duke Law Firm
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Focused Practice
This firm handles property damage, personal injury, and insurance disputes—not family law, not criminal defense. That focus means deeper knowledge of policy language, adjuster tactics, and litigation strategy specific to insurance claims.
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Local. On the Ground.
The office is in New Braunfels. Bryce Duke is licensed in Texas and has practiced in Central Texas courts for over 15 years. He knows Comal County and the surrounding area because he works—and lives—here.
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No Fee Unless We Recover
There is no retainer. There are no hourly charges. The firm works on a contingency fee, which means you pay nothing out of pocket unless there is a recovery on your claim.
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Direct Attorney Access
As a focused, boutique firm, you work directly with Bryce Duke—not a paralegal or a case manager who hands off your file. You get answers from the attorney handling your case.
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Plaintiff-Side Only
The Duke Law Firm exclusively represents policyholders—not insurance companies. There is no conflict of interest. The firm's sole job is to maximize your recovery.
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Texas Insurance Code Expertise
Texas law provides policyholders with protections. When insurers violate prompt-payment requirements or act in bad faith, Texas law provides remedies beyond the claim itself. We know how to use them.
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Serving New Braunfels, Comal County, and All of Texas
The Duke Law Firm accepts property damage, personal injury, and insurance claim cases throughout Texas. Below are communities where we regularly assist clients.
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Licensed statewide in Texas.
Comal County
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New Braunfels
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Canyon Lake
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Spring Branch
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Bulverde
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Garden Ridge
Guadalupe & Hays
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Seguin
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Schertz
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Cibolo
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San Marcos
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Kyle / Buda
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Wimberley
Greater San Antonio
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San Antonio
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Boerne
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Universal City
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Converse
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Selma
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Floresville
Statewide Texas
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Austin
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Houston
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Dallas / Fort Worth
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Corpus Christi
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Lockhart / Luling
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+ All Texas Counties
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions we hear from New Braunfels homeowners and property owners across Texas.
How much does it cost to hire a property damage attorney in New Braunfels?
Nothing upfront. The Duke Law Firm represents property damage clients on a contingency fee basis. You pay no retainer and no hourly charges. The firm's fee is a percentage of whatever is recovered on your behalf—if there is no recovery, there is no fee. This means you can pursue a claim against your insurance company without any out-of-pocket cost.
My insurance company already paid part of my claim. Can an attorney still help?
Yes—and this is one of the most common situations we see. A partial payment doesn't prevent you from seeking additional compensation. Insurers frequently issue an initial payment while reserving the right to dispute the remaining amount. An attorney can evaluate whether the payment was adequate, identify what was improperly excluded or depreciated, and pursue the difference. Accepting a partial payment does not waive your right to additional recovery unless you have signed a formal release.
Do I need an attorney if I already have a public adjuster?
It depends on where your claim stands. Public adjusters can document damage and negotiate with insurers, but they cannot represent you in litigation or interpret policy language with legal authority. If your insurer has denied the claim, issued a final payment you believe is inadequate, or the dispute has reached a stalemate, an attorney provides options a public adjuster does not—including filing suit and pursuing remedies under the Texas Insurance Code. If you already have a public adjuster, we can review the situation and let you know where legal representation adds value.
How long do I have to take legal action on a property damage claim in Texas?
Texas law imposes deadlines on insurance claim disputes, and they vary depending on the type of claim, the policy language, and the legal theory involved. Missing a deadline can permanently bar your claim. Do not wait. If you have received a denial or believe your claim has been underpaid, contact an attorney as soon as possible to understand the applicable deadlines for your specific situation.
Does The Duke Law Firm handle cases outside New Braunfels?
Yes. While the firm is based in New Braunfels, Texas, Bryce Duke is licensed statewide and accepts property damage and insurance claim cases throughout Texas—from the Rio Grande Valley to the Panhandle, from East Texas to the Permian Basin. The geographic location of your property does not prevent you from working with this firm.
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