Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs

Tommy Fibich

Tommy Fibich is a widely respected Texas Trial Attorney who has dedicated 45 years to a life of law and advocacy. Over the course of his career, Tommy has helped a diverse clientele prevail in high-stakes and complex claims ranging from serious personal injury to product liability, commercial torts, and fraud.

Education: University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas

Certifications: American Board of Trial Advocates , Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization , Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters ® – 2003-2018 , Texas, 1974 , U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1976 , U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1976 , U.S. Supreme Court, 1978 , U.S. Tax Court, 1986

Services: Personal Injury Law

Russell Scott Briggs

Russ Briggs is a native of Beaumont, Texas, the son of two teachers. He is happily married to Rebekah Briggs, and they have two adult daughters, Jessica Briggs and Amanda Briggs. Jessica is a Board Certified infectious disease doctor, and Amanda is a research policy analyst for a national economic and social policy institute.

Education: Southwestern University , South Texas College of Law

Certifications: Texas, 1985 , U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1986 , U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1986 , U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1986 , U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1986 , U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1994 , Houston Bar Association, 1985 , Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1985 , American Board of Trial Advocates , Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Services: Personal Injury Law

Erin Copeland

ERIN COPELAND currently serves as the court-appointed Co-Lead of the Paragard (birth control) MDL pending in the Northern District of Georgia. She was also recently appointed to the leadership committee of the Hair Relaxer MDL pending in the Northern District of Illinois. Previously, from 2017 to 2022, Erin served on the Executive Committee for the Essure consolidated state litigation in California, where she and her team oversaw the claims of thousands of women who suffered severe and permanent injuries as a result of the Essure permanent sterilization birth control device. In August 2020, she helped to negotiate a $1.6 billion settlement with Bayer to resolve the Essure litigation. Erin also served on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for the various female pelvic mesh MDLs pending in the Southern District of West Virginia as well as the Pradaxa litigation pending in the Southern District. In the Pradaxa litigation, Erin served as State-Federal Liaison Counsel to the cases pending in St. Clair County, Illinois. Erin is often invited to speak on a variety of legal issues and serves as a steering committee member for the Baylor MDL Judicial College. Erin is a native Houstonian and practices with the Houston-based law firm of Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs. Erin and her family split time between Houston and their home in Colorado where her son has been a competitive snowboarder.

Education: South Texas College of Law, J.D. – 2000 , University of Houston, B.A. – 1997

Certifications: Texas , Missouri , U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit , U.S. Supreme Court , Southern District of Texas , Eastern District of Texas , State Bar of Texas , State Bar of Missouri

Services: Personal Injury Law

Greg Fibich

A native Houstonian, Greg started his legal career at a highly respected, boutique defense firm. After learning the ins and outs of insurance defense work, Greg decided to follow his true calling – representing injured individuals. Greg uses his defense background to gain an advantage in representing his clients by strategically identifying a company’s pressure points, driving them to pay top dollar for their negligent conduct.

Education: University of Texas, Government B.A. – 2004 , University of Houston Law Center, J.D. – 2007

Certifications: State Bar of Texas , United States District Court, Southern District of Texas , United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois , Texas Trial Lawyers Association – Board of Directors, Board of Advocates, Membership Committee , American Association for Justice , Houston Trial Lawyers Association , American Bar Association , Texas Young Lawyers Association , Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2014 – 2021 , Super Lawyers, 2022 – 2023

Services: Personal Injury Law

Sara J. Fendia

Attorney Sara J. Fendia is an experienced trial lawyer who has spent her more than 35 years in the legal field going toe-to-toe with some of the most powerful defendants, and holding them accountable for injuries caused to innocent individuals. After several years in the world of business, she brings her enhanced skills to the field of law, adding an advantageous dimension to her practice. Her reputation in the legal community for her uncompromising and principled pursuit of justice has earned her trust and confidence in the clients she represents, as well as her colleagues.

Services: Personal Injury Law

Kelley Bogusevic

Kelley has dedicated her entire career to representing individuals injured by the acts of others. Clients have come to know Mrs. Boguesvic for her passion for advocacy, attention to detail and her drive to get great results for her clients. At FLCB, Mrs. Bogusevic works closely with clients to investigate and prepare their case for a successful trial. Mrs. Bogusevic specializes in mass tort litigation, catastrophic injury and sexual assault claims. She has extensive experience preparing cases for trial, including drafting motions, deposing key witnesses, and arguing important legal issues before the Court. Mrs. Bogusevic has litigation experience in a wide variety of practice areas. She is a valued member of the trial team representing Bexar County and other Texas counties against the drug manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies in Texas Opioids Multi-District litigation. She has also worked extensively on accident and sexual assault cases, representing individuals who have been injured as a result of another’s negligence.

Education: Tulane University , South Texas College of Law Houston – 2009

Certifications: State Bar of Texas , U.S. Southern District of Texas

Services: Personal Injury Law

Anthony Foster

Attorney Anthony works on car wreck, slip and trip and fall injuries, workplace injuries, sexual assault, and other personal injury cases to help get clients maximum compensation for their injuries and losses.

Education: Rice University – 2016 , University of Houston Law Center – May 2019

Certifications: Texas Bar Association

Services: Personal Injury Law