Phelps has welcomed insurance veteran Mark Youngjohn to its Houston office as counsel to help insurers manage risk and limit exposure to resolve complex claims.

"Mark's arrival signifies a notable milestone in our firm's strategic plan to expand our Texas and regional teams in support of growing client needs," said Ivan Rodriguez, managing partner of Phelps' Houston office. "His addition, coupled with our recent additions in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston, reinforces our commitment to the region and the industry's emerging markets."