Peri H. Alkas

Insurance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Houston, Texas

33+ years experience

Phelps Dunbar LLP

Updated: Dec 29, 2025

Contact Information

713-626-1386

https://www.phelps.com/professionals/peri-h-alkas.html

910 Louisiana Street, Suite 4300, Houston, TX 77002

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Bio

A courtroom veteran, Peri has taken more than 65 civil and criminal cases to trial. She practices primarily in insurance, with experience in first-party claims, insurance bad faith and extra-contractual litigation. She often provides insurers with complex claims-handling advice, first- and third-party coverage opinions and guidance concerning Texas insurance statutes.Peri has also litigated in a variety of areas of civil litigation. That breadth of experience has benefited clients ranging from Fortune 100 businesses to sole proprietors. Previously, Peri was a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office where she investigated, pled or tried a range of misdemeanor and felony cases. A courtroom veteran, Peri has taken more than 65 civil and criminal cases to trial. She practices primarily in insurance, with experience in first-party claims, insurance bad faith and extra-contractual litigation. She often provides insurers with complex claims-handling advice, first- and third-party coverage opinions and guidance concerning Texas insurance statutes.Peri has also litigated in a variety of areas of civil litigation. That breadth of experience has benefited clients ranging from Fortune 100 businesses to sole proprietors. Previously, Peri was a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office where she investigated, pled or tried a range of misdemeanor and felony cases. A courtroom veteran, Peri has taken more than 65 civil and criminal cases to trial. She practices primarily in insurance, with experience in first-party claims, insurance bad faith and extra-contractual litigation. She often provides insurers with complex claims-handling advice, first- and third-party coverage opinions and guidance concerning Texas insurance statutes. Peri has also litigated in a variety of areas of civil litigation. That breadth of experience has benefited clients ranging from Fortune 100 businesses to sole proprietors. Previously, Peri was a prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office where she investigated, pled or tried a range of misdemeanor and felony cases.

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Insurance Law
Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
Special Focus: COVID-19
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Insurance Law (2019-2021), Litigation - Insurance (2017-2021), The Best Lawyers in America
Texas Super Lawyers list, Super Lawyers (2012-2019)
Houston’s Top Lawyers - Houston’s Top Lawyers for the People, H Texas Magazine

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017

Education

University of Houston Law Center, J.D., graduated 1992
Rice University, B.A., graduated 1989

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Reviews

Sarah Young

3 weeks ago

Exceptional Insurance Litigator

Peri Alkas handled a complex insurance bad faith case for me with remarkable skill and dedication. Her 33 years of experience proved invaluable as she navigated the intricate details of my claim. Peri's courtroom expertise was evident—having taken over 65 cases to trial, she was both confident and methodical in her approach. She fully understood the nuances of first-party claims and COVID-19-related insurance disputes, areas where she's been specifically recognized. Throughout the process, Peri was professional yet approachable, always explaining legal concepts in a clear, concise manner. Her deep knowledge of insurance law, combined with her relentless advocacy, resulted in a favorable settlement that exceeded my expectations. I couldn't recommend her more highly.