Texas Lawyers

Medical Malpractice Law

1710 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005, USA

Since 1987, Linda Laurent Thomas has pursued aggressive legal representation on behalf of injury victims in cases involving personal injuries and wrongful death, medical malpractice, automobile accidents and transportation injuries, work related injuries, environmental and pollution injuries, and defective products. Whether the wrongdoer is a Fortune 500 corporate giant, or a reckless and negligent driver, Thomas has dedicated her career to fighting for individuals to obtain the maximum amount of damages available under the law. Every case that the firm takes on is handled with the highest level of care and attention. This representation involves all of the phases of a complex personal injury action: the early and thorough factual investigation of the case; the retention of the appropriate expert witnesses; a thorough case value assessment; aggressive pre-trial discovery; alternative dispute resolution; proactive negotiations; jury and bench trials; and appeals. She believes the right to a jury is of utmost importance to preserving the rights of individuals in this country. Linda Laurent Thomas is a cum laude graduate of South Texas College of Law in Houston and The University of Texas at Austin. Linda Laurent Thomas is a Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum of The Top Trial Lawyers in America. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of U.S. attorneys are members of these organizations. Ms. Thomas is also a Member of Elite Lawyers of America, H Texas Magazine Top Lawyer, a VIP Member of Worldwide Who’s Who and a Houstonia Magazine Top Lawyer.

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2407 E. Yandell Dr, Suite AV, El Paso, TX 79903

Personal Injury Law

700 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79902, USA

Linzui Vergara is a dedicated advocate who fights tirelessly for justice, equity, and transformative change. With unwavering conviction, she empowers her clients, helping them overcome challenges and reclaim their power. Her work isn’t just about solutions—it’s about rewriting futures, one life at a time. Driven by a deep belief in fairness and human potential, Linzui stands as both a guide and a warrior for those she serves. Whether navigating complex systems or breaking down barriers, she ensures her clients are heard, supported, and equipped to thrive. Beyond her professional role, Linzui’s passion for making a difference fuels her relentless pursuit of a better world—one where integrity and action create lasting, meaningful change.

Civil Litigation

227 SH 75 N, Suite 230, Huntsville, TX 77320

High School Education: Huntsville High School, 1968 Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M University (B.S., 1973); Varsity Football Letterman Legal Education: St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1976); Law Review, Executive Editor, St. Mary's Law Journal, 1975 - 76; Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity; John M. Harlan Society, 1976 Admitted to Practice: 1976, Texas; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas Legal Memberships: Houston, Walker County, Montgomery County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (Member, District 3B Grievance Committee, 1994-1997; Panel Chair, 1997-2000); The Texas Supreme Court Historical Society; Sustaining Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association; American Association for Justice Board Certifications: Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial and Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1986, re-certified 2011 Previous Legal Experience: Briefing Attorney, Supreme Court of Texas, 1976-1977; Associate Attorney, Fulbright & Jaworski, 1977 – 1979; Davis, Davis, Durham & Park, 1979-1989 Professional Honors: Named in, Texas Super Lawyers, by Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003 – 04, 2007 – 15; Received AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell – The Highest Possible Rating; inducted into American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2011.

Civil Litigation

10113 N 10th Street, Suite A, McAllen, TX 78504

Marcus Barrera is a practicing attorney with Barrera, Sanchez & Associates, P.C., based in McAllen, Texas. He graduated from Baylor University in 1989 with a B.A. in Economics. After working in management at West Bend de Mexico, a maquiladora based in McAllen, Texas, and Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, he enrolled in the MBA program at the University of Texas – Pan American in 1990. In 1991 he then enrolled in law school at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. In 1994 he graduated from both the University of Texas – Pan American and from Texas Southern University Law School with a Masters in Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate, respectively. Mr. Barrera graduated in the top 11 percent of his law school class, served as a law clerk at the Texas Supreme Court, and was voted in by his peers as the Articles Editor of the Thurgood Marshall Law Review. He was also inducted into the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. Mr. Barrera has been the managing partner of Barrera, Sanchez & Associates, P.C., since its inception in 1997. The firm’s practice includes the following areas: general litigation, corporate, insurance, governmental/school law, personal injury and family law. Mr. Barrera also serves as a Municipal Court Judge for the City of McAllen, Texas. He was appointed by the McAllen City Commission to this Judgeship in 2016. Mr. Barrera has served as Past President of the Hidalgo County Young Lawyers Association and as a Director of the Hidalgo County Bar Association. Mr. Barrera has also served two terms on the Texas Young Lawyers Association Board of Directors as the representative for Hidalgo, Cameron and Webb Counties. Each year, the top 1/3 of 1% of Texas attorneys are invited to become Fellows (or members) of the Texas Bar Foundation – Mr. Barrera was nominated and selected as a Lifetime Fellow of the prestigious Texas Bar Foundation in 2000. Mr. Barrera served as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of McAllen from 2007 to 2009. He was elected as a McAllen City Commissioner in 2001. That same year, Mr. Barrera was also selected by the University of Texas -Pan American as a Distinguished Alumnus. He has also served as President and Chairman of the McAllen Development Corporation and the McAllen Audit and Investment Committee, respectively. He has also served as a Trustee on the McAllen – Hidalgo – Anzaludua Bridge Board for several years. Mr. Barrera was a co-founder and Past President of the Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley, a non-profit agency providing social services to disadvantaged individuals valley wide. Mr. Barrera was also selected by the Tejano Monument, Inc., to represent them in establishing the largest monument at the Texas State Capital grounds – The Tejano Monument. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the McAllen Education Foundation, the McAllen Economic Development Corporation and Rio Bank.