Eric Dick Re-elected HCDE Board President

In June 2020, Eric Dick was overwhelmingly re-elected to serve as Harris County Department of Education's Board President. Dick had been previously elected as board chairman in November 2019.

Eric Dick is a member of the Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees, representing Precinct 4 in Texas. Dick assumed office in 2017. Dick's current term ends in 2022. Dick is a member of the Harris County Department of Education in Texas, representing Precinct 4. Dick won a first term in the general election on November 8, 2016.

Eric Dick serves as the President of the HCDE Board of Trustees and as trustee for Position 2, Precinct 4.

Dick is a homeowner's insurance lawyer and owner of Dick Law Firm, PLLC. After obtaining an associate degree from Community College, he gained his bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix. He obtained a Juris Doctor of Law degree from Western Michigan University and a Master's in Laws and Letters degree from the University of Alabama. Dick began his term January 2017 with the term expiring December 2022. Dick currently attends Rice University for an MBA.

Harris County held elections for county commission, justices of the peace, constables, district attorney, county attorney, sheriff, county tax assessor-collector, and the Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees in 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. A primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and a primary runoff took place on May 24, 2016. The filing deadline for those wishing to run in this election was December 14, 2015. Eric Dick (R) defeated Marilyn Burgess (D) in the Harris County Department of Education Precinct 4 general election.

BIOGRAPHY OF ERIC DICK

In his twenties, the Honorable Eric Dick was a Papa John's pizza delivery driver. He dreamed big and never lost faith, and today, he owns Dick Law Firm. He represents thousands of Houston consumers with denied or underpaid property insurance claims (e.g., home insurance disputes against Allstate). As a lifetime learner, he was fortunate to start an MBA at Rice University during the Coronavirus pandemic. Giving back to the public is crucial to Eric Dick. He has written a book on Texas History. He served an unpaid elected position as a trustee for the Harris County Department of Education and worked as president of the board of trustees. They've done some great stuff there, like starting Texas's first public recovery high school, an initiative to increase child literacy, and a program to reimburse teachers for their expenses when buying students' school supplies. Eric Dick is happily married to Danielle, and they share two beautiful daughters, Grace and Caroline.

WHAT DOES THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DO?

The Board of Trustees is a dedicated group of community leaders which oversees the operation of the HCDE. Members are elected to staggered six-year terms from each of the four County Commissioner precincts, with the remaining three members being elected at large.

As a governmental body, the Board of Trustees may only take action by a majority vote conducted at a legally called public meeting. Meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. at 6300 Irvington Boulevard in Houston, with additional special meetings called when needed. All meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to the public.

To be elected as a member of the Board of Trustees, candidates must meet several criteria, including:

• Be a qualified Harris County voter
• Have been a resident of Harris County for six months
• Be of good moral character
• Be of good education and sympathy with public free schools
• Not be connected with any public school district

Eric is no stranger to occupying positions of leadership, having earned a reputation as one of the most highly respected legal professionals in the greater Houston area. With two consecutive Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ inclusions for his unparalleled skill and accomplishments within the legal field, Eric hopes to use his knowledge and experience in this new position to benefit the Harris County public school system.

For more information about Attorney Dick's accomplishments or to find out how he can assist you with your insurance claim, fill out an online form or call 833-7RIGHTS today.

Consider Enlisting an Insurance Lawyer to Make Your Insurance Claim

Sadly, insurance companies pay hundreds of millions of dollars each year for favorable laws and rulings from judges. In that regard, property insurance companies are not in the business of paying valid insurance claims. My extensive experience only helps consumers hire an experienced lawyer before making an insurance claim.

Enlisting a highly skilled lawyer early generally provides the following benefits:

• You don't have to speak with the insurance company,
• The insurance company will have a more difficult time trying to trick you into saying the wrong thing,
• The lawyer will review the policy and file a notice of claim that complies with local laws,
• The lawyer will obtain experts to generate reports to support your claim,
• The lawyer may engage the services of meteorologists to prove weather patterns were ample to cause storm damage to your home.
• The lawyer may obtain the assistance of an estimator to generate an evaluation of your loss.
• The lawyer may enlist the services of a contents expert to generate reports on the value of your personal property.
• The lawyer can hire an insurance agent to create a report verifying that the policy covered the type of loss claimed.
• The attorney could hire an engineer to review the causation of your loss.

Don't Make Assumptions.

Experts decide many insurance claims. Don't assume whether you know if something is covered or not. Although some instances involving are covered by insurance, there are various factors why the insurance company might try to get out of paying you. It is essential to realize that the insurance provider could try to convince you that the cost of fixing the damages is less than the deductible. Don't let the insurance provider take a free ride in rejecting your legitimate claim. Get an experienced home insurance attorney to help. Let the attorney evaluate through experts whether a claim is covered or not.

Get An Acceptable Insurance Policy.

One of the most critical roles of an insurance attorney is to advise their clients of the insurance carriers inclined to keep their promises. That's why we made this list.

If your insurance carrier is on this list, please review the score. If it is failing, we recommend you contact your insurance agent and consider switching companies. We recommend buying insurance from one of the following market carriers:

• Allied Trust
• Universal North America
• American National Lloyds

The insurance industry in the united states makes brilliant trillion dollars annually from rates, according to studies. Sure, that may be a lot of greenbacks. We have compiled a listing of the worst property coverage companies in Texas, with the aid of inspecting lots of information about these groups consisting of courtroom documents, facts, and interviews from insurance personnel.

If you've had property damage, and your insurance carrier is not adequately paying your claim, you need to recognize that they may be now not to your side. They use demonstrated strategies to get you to accept a tiny fraction of what you want to recover financially from your insurance policy. We combat these companies each day, and we win. Our clients can relax knowing we're dealing with each detail of their claim and are aggressively pursuing the compensation they deserve. Call us for free to discover if you have a case.

YOU CAN OBTAIN A HIGHLY SKILLED INSURANCE LAWYER

If your insurance company has refused to honor your policy despite having a valid claim, you can recover damages based on "bad faith." At Dick Law Firm, PLLC, we are committed to fighting for the total compensation you deserve. When you retain our services, we fight to protect your rights as a policyholder.

Hiring a highly skilled property insurance attorney will help by:

• Significantly increases the value of your claim
• Learning all of the ins and outs of your policy
• Helping you navigate the claims process and negotiations
• Validating the cause and extent of the damage
• Informing you if a claim denial is valid
• Notifying you of all relevant insurance laws

If you have been mistreated or wronged by your insurance company, you can count on us to do everything possible to rectify the situation. We aim to resolve a claim as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Please speak with our team at 833-7RIGHTS today! Consultations are FREE.