Lawyers of DistinctionRecognizing Excellence In The Practice of Law

Home / Browse by state / Texas / San Antonio

San Antonio, TX Lawyers

32 distinguished attorneys in San Antonio, Texas, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

Practice areas in San Antonio

San Antonio attorney directory

Alex Aguirre

Alex Aguirre

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

3015 Napier Park, San Antonio, TX 78231

With more than two decades of experience, Attorney Alex Aguirre has protected the rights and best interests of numerous clients facing personal injury matters in his hometown of San Antonio. After becoming a licensed attorney at 25 years old, he started his career defending insurance companies and corporations against personal injury claims. Once he gained a thorough understanding of the philosophies and strategies insurers use to defend claims, Attorney Alex Aguirre then turned his attention to the other side of the courtroom, representing clients in personal injury cases. Over the past 20 years, he has achieved numerous seven and six figure settlements for injury victims. Mr. Aguirre was named a “Super Lawyer” from 2020-present by Thomson Reuters, which is generally considered one of the most credible and prestigious sources of lawyer rankings nationally. Less that 5% of all lawyers in Texas have received this distinction. Mr. Aguirre has consistently achieved a 10.0 “Top Attorney” rating on Avvo. Lastly, Mr. Aguirre and his team have received 5 star reviews on google from almost all of their clients who have given them a review. Mr. Aguirre has been active in the local legal community as a member of the San Antonio Bar Association, the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Mexican American Bar Association. He has previously served as a Board Member of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association and Board Member and President of the Mexican American Bar Association. Mr. Aguirre is a former adjunct professor at Northwest Vista College. Mr. Aguirre is additionally licensed to practice in federal courts throughout the state.

read more
Amy Geistweidt

Family and Divorce Law

12000 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230, USA

EDUCATION • B.A., Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas (1990) – Summa Cum Laude • J.D., St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas (1993) CERTIFICATIONS • Board Certified, Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2001 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES • College of the State Bar of Texas – Member since 1997 • San Antonio Family Lawyers Association – Past President • State Bar of Texas – Family Law Section • San Antonio Bar Association – Family Law Section • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists - Member PUBLICATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS • Trying a Temporary Orders Hearing Effectively, Anatomy of a Trial, April 2003; San Antonio, Texas • Trying a Temporary Orders Hearing Effectively, Extreme Family Law Makeover, June 2004; San Antonio, Texas • When Roger Runs: Service of Citation of Non-Resident, Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, August 2005; Dallas, Texas

read more
Austin Hagee

Austin Hagee

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

120 Austin Hwy #103, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA

Austin M. Hagee is a proven trial lawyer and San Antonio native who works tirelessly to defend the constitutional rights of his clients. Austin prides himself in being able to advocate for his clients to make sure their side of the story is told and their rights are protected through every step of the judicial process. After working as a felony prosecutor and nationally recognized criminal defense attorney, Austin formed the Austin Hagee Law Firm, PLLC. In forming the firm Austin’s goal was to create a client-centric environment that always puts clients first. The justice system is not always fair, but Austin refuses to accept the status quo and makes sure that every single one of his clients is treated with dignity and respect. Austin graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Honors College and went on to attend St. Mary’s University School of Law on a Dean’s scholarship. At St. Mary’s Law, Austin was inducted into The Order of Barristers, Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, competed on the National Negotiations Team and served as a staff writer for St. Mary’s specialty law review, The Scholar. Austin M. Hagee is a former Bexar County Felony Assistant District Attorney where he successfully litigated hundreds of cases. As a prosecutor, Austin worked to litigate and try cases in the areas of driving while intoxicated, family violence assaults, burglary, theft, possession, evading arrest, unlawful carrying of a weapon, criminal mischief, and more. After leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Austin worked as an associate for a large civil defense litigation firm. Through this work, Austin represented Fortune 500 companies in business litigation, insurance defense litigation, and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) litigation throughout the State of Texas in both state and federal courts. Additionally, Austin handled legal matters in business governance and employment law. Outside of work Austin likes to stay involved in his community by serving on the board of the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association, being involved as a member of the local William S. Sessions American Inn of Court chapter, and attending services on Sunday morning at Cornerstone Church. Austin is happily married and loves cheering on UTSA and the San Antonio Spurs.

read more
Cesar Ornelas

Cesar Ornelas

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

14607 San Pedro Ave, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78232

Licensed in Texas, Cesar Ornelas’s nationwide practice is entirely contingency fee-based and consists of a wide variety of catastrophic personal injury and death cases. He has represented countless victims of catastrophic accidents across the United States. Mr. Ornelas has devoted his entire career to giving a voice to the voiceless. Cesar Ornelas was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and is the son of Cesar and Belia Ornelas. In Mr. Ornelas’s early years, he was raised in a mobile home park in Kyle, Texas. It was during this time that Mr. Ornelas and his father would go around selling watermelons in order to provide for his family. Through this life lesson, Mr. Ornelas learned the value of hard work and discipline. These values translated through to his education through both college and law school, during which Mr. Ornelas supported himself by successfully starting and operating multiple companies. Mr. Ornelas started to practice law after graduating from St. Mary’s Law School in record time. Mr. Ornelas has been handling catastrophic personal injury and death cases since his first day in practice. Since becoming a lawyer, Mr. Ornelas has done significant work for his clients throughout the state of Texas and the United States.

read more
Cesar Ornelas, II.

Cesar Ornelas, II.

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

14607 San Pedro Ave suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78232, USA

Licensed in Texas, Cesar Ornelas II’s nationwide practice is entirely contingency fee-based and consists of a wide variety of catastrophic personal injury and death cases. He has represented countless victims of catastrophic accidents across the United States. Mr. Ornelas II has devoted his entire career to giving a voice to the voiceless. Cesar Ornelas II was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and is the son of Cesar and Belia Ornelas. In Mr. Ornelas II’s early years, he was raised in a mobile home park in Kyle, Texas. It was during this time that Mr. Ornelas II and his father would go around selling watermelons in order to provide for his family. Through this life lesson, Mr. Ornelas II learned the value of hard work and discipline. These values translated through to his education through both college and law school, during which Mr. Ornelas II supported himself by successfully starting and operating multiple companies. Mr. Ornelas II started to practice law after graduating from St. Mary’s Law School in record time. Mr. Ornelas II has been handling catastrophic personal injury and death cases since his first day in practice. Since becoming a lawyer, Mr. Ornelas II has done significant work for his clients throughout the state of Texas and the United States.

read more

Personal Injury Law

12703 Spectrum Dr, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA

When Clay was a young man, he spent a summer studying abroad in Alicante, Spain, where he fully immersed himself in Spanish culture. However, the most important thing Clay did that summer was meet his future wife, who happened to be visiting Spain from her home in Quebec, Canada. Shortly after getting married, they moved to San Antonio, where Clay earned his Juris Doctor degree at St. Mary’s University. Whether meeting his wife across the ocean or becoming the first lawyer in his extended family, Clay has always taken the unconventional path. After becoming an attorney, Clay quickly realized that providing exceptional service to his clients involves more than simply a mastery of the law regarding the issues in their cases. Rather, he readily discovered that clear and timely communication is just as important, as it allows him to properly identify and assess the risks of moving forward with litigation. Today, Clay strives to provide his clients with clarity regarding the unique legal issues in their case, as well as with an understanding of the ways they can seek a beneficial resolution of their case.

read more
David Emory

Family and Divorce Law

12000 Huebner Rd, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78230

San Antonio family law attorney David T. Emory is a partner at Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P. Probate and collection law also appear among his practice areas, though family law accounts for 90 percent of the practice described in his firm biography. The firm dates his Texas Board of Legal Specialization certification in family law to 2013. Before law school, Emory earned a B.S. at The American University in Washington, D.C., in 1979. His J.D. followed in 1990 at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, the same year he was admitted to the Texas bar. From 1994 to 1997, he worked as an associate attorney with Casseb & Pearl, Inc. He subsequently operated the Law Office of David T. Emory as its owner from 1997 through 2003. Mediation and financial information are among the subjects in his listed seminar work for Texas Family Law Practice for Paralegals. The entries cover mediating family law cases and obtaining and evaluating financial information, beginning in 2005 and 2006, respectively. His biography also records a Community Justice Program mentoring role beginning in 2010. Emory’s listed professional affiliations include the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and the family law sections of the Texas, San Antonio and American bar associations. The College of the State Bar of Texas and the Pro Bono College of the State of Texas also appear on that list.

read more
Dylan Pearcy

Personal Injury Law

503 Avenue A, # 1119, San Antonio, TX 78215

Mr. Pearcy is a seventh-generation Texan and third-generation Texas attorney. Growing up in Kerrville, Texas, Mr. Pearcy was raised to value family and hard work. By mowing lawns, picking up trash at local churches, hauling hay, herding cattle, cutting down cedar, and working other odd jobs, he learned that nothing comes easy. Indeed, much of Mr. Pearcy’s practice today is guided by his own life experience. Mr. Pearcy is a graduate of the University of Texas and St. Mary’s Law School. He is a member of the Texas Bar College and prides himself on the long hours he spends staying abreast of the latest changes in the practice of law. As an attorney, Mr. Pearcy has personally helped resolve thousands of cases. Mr. Pearcy knows from firsthand experience what it’s like to be on the client’s side of the table. He takes lessons learned from his experience receiving legal services to transform the practice of law. Mr. Pearcy understands he isn’t the right attorney for everyone but knows he just might be the right attorney for you.

read more

Gary J. Barton

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

922 S. Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Gary J. Barton is a criminal defense lawyer who has lived in the San Antonio area nearly all his life and takes pride in calling San Antonio his home. Gary is a former Bexar County Felony Assistant District Attorney and uses his extensive knowledge of both sides of the criminal justice system to ensure the best outcome in every case. He has handled every type of criminal case from the most serious Capital Murders down to Possession of Marijuana charges. Gary has won numerous jury trials in a number of jurisdictions throughout Texas and New Mexico.

read more
Jerry Trevino

Personal Injury Law

4715 Fredericksburg Rd., Ste 507, San Antonio, TX 78229

Jerry Joel Trevino is a personal injury attorney in San Antonio with the Law Offices of Jerry J. Trevino, P.C. His Texas license dates to May 1, 1992, and the State Bar of Texas lists him as eligible to practice. The directory identifies his occupation as private law practice and his practice area as personal injury litigation. The firm maintains offices in San Antonio and Harlingen and names McAllen among the communities it serves. Its website addresses injuries from workplace incidents as well as crashes involving cars, trucks and motorcycles. In describing the compensation sought for accident injuries, the firm includes medical expenses and time missed from work. Witness accounts, photographs and police documents feature in the firm’s description of its case preparation. The firm says this investigation begins after a person asks it to undertake representation. Its account also describes using experts at trial, including advisers on personal health and engineers addressing accidents. For someone considering a claim, the firm offers a discussion by phone or in person about whether to proceed. It also offers to visit the person seeking representation rather than requiring an office visit. These consultation arrangements and case-preparation descriptions are those of Trevino’s firm; his individual bar profile identifies the broader field of personal injury litigation.

read more
Justin Fowlks

Justin Fowlks

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

18911 Hardy Oak Blvd suite 265, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA

Justin M. Fowlks was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Fowlks earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He turned down positions at Merrill Lynch and BMW Financial Services to study law at St. Mary’s University. As a student defense attorney, in the St. Mary’s Criminal Justice Clinic, he represented poor and disenfranchised juveniles and adults with criminal offenses ranging from misdemeanors to capital offenses. Upon earning his law license, Mr. Fowlks was hired by a prominent criminal defense firm as an associate attorney. He worked diligently on complex and high stakes criminal matters. He zealously represented criminal defendants in counties all over the state. In addition to a heavy criminal defense docket, Mr. Fowlks also managed a personal injury docket of cases ranging from on-the-job accidents to catastrophic trucking and auto accidents. Mr. Fowlks went on to work for large personal injury firms, as a plaintiff’s attorney, before founding Fowlks Law Firm. Mr. Fowlks provides each client with the utmost in service and accessibility. He is fluent in Spanish and is currently learning Italian. When he’s not in the courtroom or in the office, Mr. Fowlks is a bit of a travel junkie – his adventures abroad have taken him to over 60 countries on 6 continents. Mr. Fowlks married the love of his life, Barbara, in Paris, France in front of the Medici Fountain on November 18, 2023. Together they share a beautiful daughter, and a spastic Yorkshire Terrier named Papas.

read more
Justin Hill

Personal Injury Law

816 Camaron St, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA

Justin was born and raised in the small town of Burkburnett, Texas. Justin’s mother was a school teacher and his father a high school football coach. After graduating from Burkburnett High School, he received his B.B.A. in Management magna cum laude from Texas A&M University. While at Texas A&M, Justin was awarded multiple academic scholarships and awards. He was active in student organizations, including serving as a Fish Camp Counselor and an opinion columnist for the Texas A&M student newspaper, The Battalion. After graduating from Texas A&M University, Justin attended Baylor Law School on an academic scholarship. Justin graduated from Baylor Law School cum laude. At Baylor Law School, Justin was elected by his peers to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the Baylor Law Review for a one year term.

read more
Michael Cowen

Michael Cowen

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

6243 I-10 suite 801, San Antonio, TX 78201, USA

Michael Cowen is a nationally recognized authority in trucking and company vehicle accident litigation. He is the author of Big Rig Justice: A Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Value in Truck Accident Cases, the leading resource for attorneys handling these cases. Michael has tried more than 120 jury trials and handled thousands of personal injury cases, achieving numerous multimillion-dollar results for his clients. He understands that behind every case is a person whose life has been turned upside down—someone dealing with catastrophic injuries, mounting medical bills, lost wages, and an uncertain future. A sought-after speaker, Michael presents at legal conferences across the country, teaching lawyers how to achieve exceptional results in trucking and company vehicle cases. He is also the founder and host of Cowen’s Big Rig Bootcamp, an annual event that draws attorneys nationwide to learn his proven strategies for winning truck accident cases. He began his legal career clerking for Judge Reynaldo G. Garza before joining the nation's oldest and prestigious corporate law firm in New York City. Michael realized his true calling was representing individuals rather than corporations. Since 1997, he has devoted his practice exclusively to personal injury law, fighting for people who have been wronged. Michael is licensed to practice in Texas, New Mexico, New York, and Georgia, as well as federal courts across multiple states. He has successfully litigated truck accident cases nationwide, taking on trucking companies and their insurers wherever justice demands it. Michael continually hones his skills, working not only on behalf of his clients but also with the nation's top trial coaches and consultants, ensuring his clients benefit from the most advanced legal strategies available.

read more
Michael De La Paz

Michael De La Paz

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

1100 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78213, USA

When Mr. De La Paz takes on your case, he does so with a commitment to obtaining the compensation you deserve. Whether your case is large or small, if necessary, he will take your case to court in order to get you the compensation you deserve. If you have been seriously injured in an accident or personal injury case, call (210) 225-HURT (4878) or toll free (800) 645-8553 to arrange a free case evaluation. Mr. De La Paz will meet with you at our San Antonio office; or your home or hospital room if you can’t travel. Se habla español.

read more

Wills and Trust Law

Lockhill Selma Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230, USA

Michael Ezzell obtained his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering magna cum laude from the University of Houston in 1974, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence summa cum laude in 1979. He has been a practicing attorney in San Antonio for over 34 years, has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1986, is certified by the National Institute for Mediation, and also has his Advanced Certification in Family, Child Custody and Divorce Mediation. He is also active in community organizations, including Mobile Loaves and Fishes, the Bexar County Community Justice Program, and is a board member of Key2Free, a nonprofit organization founded by his daughter to fight human trafficking by providing safe houses and training programs.

read more
Paula Wyatt

Paula Wyatt

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

21 Lynn Batts Ln, ste 10, San Antonio, TX 78218

Paula Wyatt was born in Temple, Texas, on May 18, 1959. She is a founding partner of the Wyatt Law Firm, Ltd., which concentrates on litigating catastrophic personal injury claims. Paula has extensive experience in handling complex litigation, including cases involving wrongful death, truck accidents, carbon monoxide exposure, oil field explosions and other injuries, defective industrial products, corporate negligence, and consumer safety. Shortly after graduating from the University of Houston, Paula began her legal career as a prosecutor (Assistant District Lawyer) in Nueces County, Texas. She quickly distinguished herself as an accomplished, exceptional trial lawyer. She was instantly recognized as one of the most aggressive and productive prosecutors in the county. Paula soon became chief felony prosecutor for the 347th District Court and was instrumental in reducing the court’s backlog of cases. Since leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Paula has devoted herself to personal injury litigation, once again quickly distinguishing herself as a formidable presence in the field. Paula’s extensive experience in handling contentious litigation cases has earned her multiple accolades, and a reputation as an exceptional trial attorney. Paula knows the profound human impact of personal injuries and deaths. Consequently, she takes the time to not just get to know her clients, but to understand them. This approach has enabled Paula to successfully prosecute thousands of personal injury claims, many of which have involved landmark, record-breaking results. Paula represented injured plaintiffs in the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crash and the American Airlines Flight 587 crash. Her determination and tenacity earned her a seat on the Steering Committee for the consolidated Alaska Airline cases. It also earned her a place on the Steering Committee for the Texas Ford / Firestone consolidated cases. Because of her distinguished history of professional achievements, she has earned the prestigious AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. Additionally, she is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She has repeatedly been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer. She has also been recognized as one of the Top 25 National Women Trial Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Lawyers, and the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys’ 10 Best Female Attorneys. Because of her success as a seasoned trial attorney and her unique presentation style, Paula is often asked to present lectures and papers. She has presented for various legal organizations and seminars and is often sought out to share her knowledge and insight with her colleagues. Paula has presented for the State Bar of Texas, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Corpus Christi Bar Association, Corpus Christi Legal Assistants’ Association, and the Corpus Christi Legal Secretaries’ Association.

read more
Robert Stearns

Personal Injury Law

17339 Redland Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247, USA

Robert Stearns was born in Trenton, Michigan and grew up in the Greater Detroit Area. He attended Wayne State University in Detroit, where in his third year, he was the co-Chair of the Law School’s national mock trial team. After graduation, he practiced plaintiff’s personal injury and employment law for several years, before co-founding his own law firm in 2005. Shortly thereafter, he and his law partner opened a second law firm devoted entirely to representing debtors in bankruptcy proceedings. He operated these two successful firms for several years, before moving to San Antonio in 2016. Prior to joining Brock Guerra, Robert worked for one of the largest plaintiff’s personal injury firms in Texas and was involved in multiple multi-million dollar cases

read more
Rudy Castillo

Rudy Castillo

Distinguished Lawyer

Civil Litigation

2621 Rockgate Dr, San Antonio, TX 78227, USA

Rudy Castillo is an attorney in San Antonio whose State Bar of Texas profile lists criminal law, personal injury litigation and immigration as his practice areas. Listed by the bar as Rodolfo “Rudy” Castillo, he is eligible to practice in Texas and works in private law practice through the Law Office of Rudy Castillo. His office is at 2621 Rockgate Drive in San Antonio. Castillo received his Texas law license on November 3, 1999. His bar profile records graduation from St. Mary’s University in May 1998 in its law-school section. The same profile lists his firm as a solo practice and identifies Spanish as a language in which assistance is available. The firm’s criminal-law page describes representation involving state and federal charges. It lists illegal reentry, cash bulk smuggling, conspiracy, identity theft, driving while intoxicated and drug cases among the matters the office handles. The office also reports having represented clients in courthouses in San Antonio, Austin, Del Rio, El Paso, Laredo, New Braunfels, Seguin and Dallas. In personal injury matters, the firm describes assisting people injured in road and workplace accidents. Its personal injury page discusses evaluating cases to determine a legal strategy. These descriptions concern the firm’s services, rather than a separate account of Castillo’s individual case history.

read more
Ryan Orsatti

Personal Injury Law

4634 De Zavala Rd, San Antonio, TX 78249

At Ryan Orsatti Law, we believe in a hands-on approach to every case. When you choose us to represent you, you’ll have the privilege of working directly with Attorney Ryan Orsatti himself. Ryan is more than just a legal advocate; he’s a dedicated partner who genuinely cares about you and your case. Throughout your legal journey, Ryan will be by your side, providing unwavering support and guidance. He understands the impact that accidents can have on your life, and he’s committed to helping you navigate the complexities of your case. Whether you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident, an 18-wheeler accident, an oil field accident, or a premises liability accident, Ryan has the experience and determination to fight for your rights. Ryan’s expertise extends beyond personal injury cases. He also handles insurance disputes and business litigation matters, often on a contingency fee basis, depending on the specifics of your case. With Ryan Orsatti as your car accident lawyer, you can trust that you have a dedicated advocate who will stand up for your rights and work tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve.

read more
Shawn Brown

Shawn Brown

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

540 S Saint Marys St, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205

Shawn C. Brown is a criminal defense and personal injury attorney in San Antonio with the Law Office of Shawn C. Brown, P.C. His practice serves San Antonio and the wider South Texas region. He represents Spanish-speaking clients and is fluent in Spanish. Brown is from San Antonio and grew up in a family of legal professionals. He earned a degree from Texas A&M University before pursuing legal education at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in Fort Worth, now Texas A&M School of Law. His professional biography describes a courtroom practice encompassing both criminal charges and injury claims. On the criminal side, Brown’s listed practice areas include drug possession, trafficking, theft, fraud, sex crimes and white-collar offenses. His profile also identifies DWI and DUI defense, along with federal criminal matters. His personal injury work includes representing people seriously injured in automobile collisions, trucking accidents and workplace incidents. The firm’s office is at 540 South St. Mary’s Street in San Antonio. Beyond Brown’s individual practice, Shawn Brown Law describes a criminal defense caseload that includes misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile offenses and assault allegations. The firm also assists with Administrative License Revocation hearings and driver’s license suspension issues related to DWI. Its personal injury services include motorcycle accident and wrongful death cases, as well as automobile, truck and workplace accident claims.

read more
Stephanie Bandoske

Family and Divorce Law

2634 Kerrybrook Ct., Suite 201, San Antonio, TX 78230

I will give you honest legal advice and explore each of your options with consideration of the pros and cons of each choice you can make. I believe it is important to address your case as a whole, considering the financial and emotional concerns. I draw upon life experience, a diverse employment background and experiences from my own practice to achieve my clients’ goals. I also believe communication is important and will provide my cell phone number to my clients.

read more
Tess Osborn

Family and Divorce Law

112 E. Pecan St., Suite 2920, San Antonio, TX 78205

believe that every client is unique and deserves a personalized approach in addressing their family law concerns. I aim to relentlessly advocate for my clients while also providing compassionate and practical guidance throughout the process. Tess Osborn represents clients in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, equitable property division, and spousal support.

read more
Tim Maloney

Tim Maloney

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

322 W Woodlawn Ave, #2, San Antonio, TX 78212

Tim Maloney is a lifelong resident of San Antonio, Texas. His entire family, including 4 brothers and sisters, his mother, his father, nieces and nephews, and cousins, are all attorneys. Tim’s father was legendary trial attorney Pat Maloney. Pat was considered one of, if not the best, trial attorney in the United States. He was elected president of the Inner Circle of Advocates, the most prestigious legal organization in the nation. Tim graduated from Holmes High School, then went on to the University of Texas. As an undergraduate, Tim worked at the state Capitol during three legislative sessions on the Natural Resource Committee, as an administrative aide for Rep. Robert Valle, and also on the Liquor Regulation committee. After graduating from UT, Tim went to St. Mary’s law school. During Law School, Tim actually opened a very successful sports management company and was one of the pioneers of opening up the European market for American players. Upon graduation from St. Mary’s Tim began working with brother Mike and almost immediately went to work in the Courtroom. Achieving numerous jury verdicts, Tim opened his own law firm with one paralegal, building his practice from scratch. Within 3 years, Tim achieved several million-dollar verdicts and awards. Taking the lead in a national consumer fraud securities case, Tim acting as lead counsel was able to recover over 25 million dollars for his elderly clients. Tim also took on the nation’s largest pharmaceutical companies and once again recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Perhaps one of Tim’s strengths is his versatility in all areas of trial. For example, Tim was asked to be lead counsel in a civil rights case involving the death of six prisoners who were burned to death while being transported in Ford Econoline van in a small town in Tennessee. The insurance companies told Tim that prisoners in Tennessee just weren’t worth a whole lot. Tim tried the case in Federal District Court in Nashville. The jury awarded over 17 million in the first trial and over 20 million in the second. It was the highest personal injury award in state history. Perhaps one of the proudest moments in Tim’s career was when he was asked to represent a Bexar County Judge whose daughter died horribly in a car accident. Seven law firms rejected the case. Tim and his brother Pat tried the case to verdict. The jury awarded 6.8 million dollars. Recently Tim has achieved incredible results for his clients. As a San Antonio truck accident attorney, he recovered eight million for a young man killed by an 18-wheeler. Six million for a woman who was injured by a commercial vehicle. Eight hundred and ninety-five thousand for parents whose son was shot by the police.

read more
Tom Hall

Tom Hall

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

110 Broadway suite 550, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

As a third-generation attorney, I believe it's safe to say that practicing law is in my blood. It seems as if the legal field is just part of my genetic makeup — and that includes not only the talent and skill it takes to be a successful, efficient attorney but the passion to pursue law in a manner that truly reflects the ideas of liberty, justice, and truth. In 1977, I graduated with my Juris Doctor from the University of Texas - School of Law. Four years prior, I received my Bachelors of Science in economics from Duke University. I believe that my undergraduate degree is one of the many tools that shaped the philosophy of my practice and the area of law I work in today. Personal injury can be absolutely devastating on a person's life, not to mention the lives of that person's family members. Whether they depend on his or her care financially or intrinsically, seeing someone who has such a high impact on the quality of your life hurt and injured is traumatic — especially when those injuries were caused by someone else's negligence. With all that has to be overcome during this time, I don't believe financial burden should be a hardship that's added to the list of hurdles. This idea is why I launched my own firm over 40 years ago in 1978. My desire is to help people who truly need it. Where money is concerned, there are a few ways I demonstrate this desire. For one, consultations are absolutely free. There is no reason why someone should be charged a fee for simply seeking out information. When you schedule a consultation with me, I'm glad to provide the information you need to get headed in the right direction. In addition. I offer contingency-based payment plans. This means that you aren't obligated to pay me a single red cent until we you receive the full and fair compensation you deserve.

read more
Aida Rojas

Aida Rojas

Distinguished Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

8200 West Interstate 10, Ste. 325, San Antonio, TX 78230

Aida Rojas is a family-law attorney in San Antonio, Texas, with the Rojas Law Firm. Her work has included divorce, child custody, termination and adoption matters, and cases involving Child Protective Services removals. She has also served through appointments as an ad litem or amicus attorney, roles identified in her professional biography in connection with her work involving children. Rojas was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. She graduated from St. Mary’s Law School in 2001 and began representing families after completing her law degree. Her firm biography describes more than 20 years of family-law experience and representation of clients across South Texas. It also identifies San Antonio as her home for more than 30 years. The firm lists its office at 8200 W. Interstate 10, Suite 325, in San Antonio. Its published practice areas include family law, child custody, divorce, domestic disputes and violence, child support, and CPS matters. These are the firm’s listed service areas, while Rojas’s individual biography specifically describes her divorce, custody, termination, adoption, and CPS-removal work. The firm’s team page identifies her as an attorney and lists staff positions in office management, legal assistance, and reception. For prospective clients, the firm website provides client-intake forms in English and Spanish.

read more
Inactive memberView Profile
Ashley Butler

Family and Divorce Law

2634 Kerrybrook Ct., Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78230

I understand that divorce both ends a legal and personal relationship and begins a complex and distinct relationship. The client’s immediate future requires practical legal guidance and knowledgeable negotiations concerning substantive rights, obligations and entitlements. Resolving these very personal needs and issues, whether by agreement or litigation, requires the experienced, balancing and careful consideration of spousal and child support obligations and property division, including business interests, pension and profit-sharing entitlements, trusts and investments. Ashley Butler helps family resolve matters involving a family member that can leave a family splintered and divided.

read more
Inactive memberView Profile
J. Joseph Cohen

Immigration Law

206 East Locust Street, San Antonio, TX 78212

I bring a unique perspective to the practice of immigration law with years of legal and government experience including working with foreign governments. Attorneys licensed to practice law in any state can practice national immigration law and I am licensed in both the District of Columbia and Kentucky. I am also a member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar and the federal districts for the Western District of Texas and the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. I am a member of other organizations including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (including the Texas and Midsouth local chapters), American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, San Antonio (TX) Bar Association and Louisville (KY) Bar Association.

read more
Inactive memberView Profile
Paula Wyatt

Paula Wyatt

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

21 Lynn Batts Ln, Suite 10, San Antonio, TX 78218

Paula Wyatt was born in Temple, Texas, on May 18, 1959. She is a founding partner of the Wyatt Law Firm, Ltd., which concentrates on litigating catastrophic personal injury claims. Paula has extensive experience in handling complex litigation, including cases involving wrongful death, truck accidents, carbon monoxide exposure, oil field explosions and other injuries, defective industrial products, corporate negligence, and consumer safety. Shortly after graduating from the University of Houston, Paula began her legal career as a prosecutor (Assistant District Lawyer) in Nueces County, Texas. She quickly distinguished herself as an accomplished, exceptional trial lawyer. She was instantly recognized as one of the most aggressive and productive prosecutors in the county. Paula soon became chief felony prosecutor for the 347th District Court and was instrumental in reducing the court’s backlog of cases. Since leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Paula has devoted herself to personal injury litigation, once again quickly distinguishing herself as a formidable presence in the field. Paula’s extensive experience in handling contentious litigation cases has earned her multiple accolades, and a reputation as an exceptional trial attorney. Paula knows the profound human impact of personal injuries and deaths. Consequently, she takes the time to not just get to know her clients, but to understand them. This approach has enabled Paula to successfully prosecute thousands of personal injury claims, many of which have involved landmark, record-breaking results. Paula represented injured plaintiffs in the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crash and the American Airlines Flight 587 crash. Her determination and tenacity earned her a seat on the Steering Committee for the consolidated Alaska Airline cases. It also earned her a place on the Steering Committee for the Texas Ford / Firestone consolidated cases. Because of her distinguished history of professional achievements, she has earned the prestigious AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. Additionally, she is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She has repeatedly been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer. She has also been recognized as one of the Top 25 National Women Trial Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Lawyers, and the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys’ 10 Best Female Attorneys. Because of her success as a seasoned trial attorney and her unique presentation style, Paula is often asked to present lectures and papers. She has presented for various legal organizations and seminars and is often sought out to share her knowledge and insight with her colleagues. Paula has presented for the State Bar of Texas, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Corpus Christi Bar Association, Corpus Christi Legal Assistants’ Association, and the Corpus Christi Legal Secretaries’ Association.

read more
Inactive memberView Profile

Choosing a lawyer in San Antonio

Every Lawyers of Distinction member in San Antonio is licensed to practice law and has passed a review of achievements, peer recognition and ethics. Pick the practice area that fits your legal issue, compare profiles and reviews, then contact an attorney directly from their profile.

All Texas lawyers