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NATIONAL RECOGNITION. Felix Cox has been rated as “Distinguished” by Martindale-Hubbell, an independent attorney rating service.  He has been rated as “Superb” by Avvo, another independent attorney rating service.  Finally, in 2013, Felix was selected as a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer" by The National Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization for trial lawyers.  Since 2013, he has been selected by The National Trial Lawyers as a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer" in 2014 and 2015 as well.. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES. Felix is licensed to practice law in all Texas state courts. He is also admitted to practice before district courts in the United States Northern District of Texas, Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, and Southern District of Texas, and before the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. Felix received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Georgia Southern University in 2000. While at Georgia Southern, Felix was enrolled in the Order of Omega academic honor fraternity. He was also the recipient Dorman Scholarship, Dwyer Scholarship, HOPE Scholarship, and Regents Scholarship.  He then attended the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University, receiving a Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2003. While at SMU, Felix was named Outstanding Advocate of the Year by the Dedman School of Law Board of Advocates. He was also selected for enrollment in the Order of Barristers, a courtroom-advocacy honor society. Felix also received awards for writing a national best brief and competition best brief, respectively, in the 2002 National Criminal Procedure Tournament and the 2002 Howey & Sweeney Appellate Advocacy Competition. Further, he was a national finalist and competition finalist, respectively, in these same competitions. Finally, he was a regional finalist in the 2003 American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition.. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND. While in law school, Felix served as a research assistant for SMU law professor Joseph McKnight and twice interned with the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas. He also worked in the SMU Criminal Prosecution Clinic, which operates in partnership with the Dallas County Criminal District Attorney. After law school, Felix began his legal career as an associate in the civil litigation section of an East Texas law firm. During this time, he was involved in a wide variety of personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, including defective-product lawsuits. This included cases in federal and state courts, and in venues such as Arizona, Illinois, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. In 2006, Felix left his firm to serve as a staff attorney with the Twelfth Court of Appeals. In 2010, Felix left the Twelfth Court to resume private practice as a civil litigator.  He currently handles personal injury and wrongful death cases, as well as civil appellate matters. Felix is a member of the Defense Research Institute, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Order of Barristers, and State Bar of Texas.. PERSONAL BACKGROUND AND INTERESTS. Felix is married and is the father of three children. In addition to spending time with his family, he is an avid nonfiction reader.

Nathaniel Mack III was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, to an Air Force veteran and a teacher. He obtained his bachelors degree from Baylor University and his Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University. Licensed in the State of Texas and the United States Federal Court in both the Southern and Western Districts, Nathaniel has a wealth of experience inside and outside the courtroom. His litigation experience spans cases against insurance companies throughout Texas and aiding in securing million-dollar verdicts against major corporations involved in negligent activities that caused serious harm to his clients.

Nathan L. Mechler’s primary practice is construction and contract disputes, along with a focus in representing management in labor and employment matters.. Mr. Mechler’s practice covers areas such as:. Prior to joining Schmoyer Reinhard, Mr. Mechler was a law clerk for Chief United States District Court Judge Fred Biery of the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division.  Mr. Mechler was an associate with Ball & Weed LLP from 2006 to 2010 and a briefing attorney for Justice Catherine Stone of the Fourth District Court of Appeals, State of Texas, from 2005 to 2006. At St. Mary’s University School of Law, he was the Executive Editor of the St. Mary’s Law Journal.

My practice is focused on federal tax litigation.  I help clients resolve all kinds of disputes with the IRS, including audits, proposed deficiencies, penalty abatement, refund claims, unfiled returns, employment tax and trust fund disputes, and collection issues.  I have been representing clients before the IRS since 1999 and I know the way the IRS works and how to best approach a problem to get it resolved quickly and efficiently.

My practice focuses primarily on personal injury litigation.. Before becoming licensed to practice law, I was the Director of Admission and Financial Aid at a national university in Dallas.. My experience there, and subsequent experience as in-house counsel with a private school in Dallas, naturally progressed into an extensive school law practice. Ultimately, I served as general counsel for a private San Antonio university and developed a strong practice in public entity law. All the while, I continued to handle the litigation of personal injury cases on both sides of the docket, including experience as staff counsel with a large, international insurance company. This experience has proven invaluable in the development, litigation, and negotiation of claims on behalf of injured plaintiffs.

My nationwide litigation practice focuses on business and commercial law, products liability, insurance and securities, construction law and class action defense. Representative class action matters include many involving allegations of fraudulent practices in the insurance industry, products liability cases relating to herbal supplements, and a half-billion-dollar product liability case involving a vitamin supplement given to newborns. My representative non-class action matters include international arbitration dealing with drug development rights, contractor-subcontractor disputes, I.P. Licensing disputes, securities fraud claims brought against a prominent golf club manufacturer, multiple insurance disputes, NASD arbitrations and insurance sales practice litigation. As a freelance writer for Prentice Hall Publishing, I also authored two business ethics teaching manuals and several study guides for world and Western history.

My name is Joe Ecke, and I am a lawyer here in San Antonio, Texas, where I was born and raised. I am very proud to be from South Texas, and I enjoy meeting with clients and helping them resolve problems. I have practiced in Bexar and surrounding counties, including Atascosa, Kendall, Kerr,  Karnes, Wilson, Comal, Guadalupe, Uvalde, Medina, Nueces, Aransas, Hays, Travis and more.

My name is Charles Hardy and I am a divorce and family lawyer at Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P in San Antonio, Texas. Since graduating from St. Mary's University of Law, I have made it my personal mission to resolve cases in a prompt and efficient manner. When clients come to me, I give them my office number, my cell number, and even my home nmber because I want to be as accessible as possible. "Same day return calls" are highly important when it comes to divorce cases, so if there is ever a time that I do not answer my phone, I typically return the call that very same day. That being said, if you are in need of strong representation from a lawyer who has the respect of both judges and the legal community, then I would be more than happy to assist you in your case. I handle a variety of cases, including divorce, family law, child support/visitation, and child custody. If you are in need of legal help, contact my office today at and I would be more than happy to discuss your legal rights and options.

My interest in the law came about during my first years of college at the State University of New York.  I had a keen interest in history, Amercian and English history, and a desire to learn about anything I could get my hands on.  During college I worked for the New York State Attorney General in the Consumer Fraud and Protection Bureau then I worked for the New York State Senate and was able to rub shoulders with Lt. Governor Mario Cuomo.. Although able to attend law school in the Northeast, I tired of shoveling snow off the hood of the car, I decided to go South.  I attended my last year of High School in Chihuahua, Mexico.  I returned to school in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. I loved the people and language of Mexico.  I wanted to continue to use Spanish and I sought a school close to Mexico. I attended St. Mary's School of Law graduating in 1987 ( I also took law clases at University of Texas Law School in Austin).. With my interest in constitutional law, I believe my practice which is primarily employment / labor law and criminal law is logical.  Both deal with individual rights and constitutional law.. In my employment / labor practice, I represent both employers and employees (not in the same case!).  The federal and state statutes that define the relationship between employers and employees are complex and are ever-changing through court interpretation.  I have written a deskbook on employment law that divides the complex laws on a conceptual basis for easy use by the practitioner.. In my criminal practice, I defend the accused, from murder to drug cases.  I have also been and continue to be a municipal prosecutor for almost twenty years.  I have been a municipal judge for almost twenty several years.  I am often hired to get involved in a criminal case to determine if evidence can be suppressed (whether statements made by the accused or physical evidence seized by law enforcement). I have secured dismissal in many cases because evidence could not be used.  I prevailed on suppression issues in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and another in the Third Court of Appeals in Austin.  I see first-hand as a city prosecutor the application of the principles of reasonable suspicion, probable cause, and the necessary and proper procedure to get evidence in.. I conduct training for police officers on the proper application of the principles in the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution involving police encounters with citizens in regards to searches and seizures.. Apart from the law, and after my involvement with my children, tennis is my joy.  I try to play three to four times a week.  Tennis anyone???

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My entire legal career has been based in San Antonio, Texas, where I am a lifelong resident. I am the owner of South TX Family Law Group. From San Antonio, I have been privileged to represent clients in courts all across the State of Texas. I graduated in the top 10% of my law school class and have been practicing law for more than 35 years in Texas. I graduated "with Honors" from Baylor University and "with Distinction" from St. Mary's Law School in San Antonio. I was a briefing attorney for the 4th Court of Appeals in San Antonio, and I was twice named as one of the top appellate lawyers and a top Family Lawyer in "Scene in San Antonio" magazine. I am a strong advocate for children, and have represented children for 21 years in cases involving child protective services. I participated twice in a 20-mile walk to help prevent child abuse. I also represent many elderly people in wills, guardianships, probate and estate planning. Most of all, I am diligent to provide excellent legal advice. My motto is "Justice Flows from Truth, Compassion, Wisdom, and Persistence."(tm)  I work hard to provide compassionate, efficient service to all my clients, always working within the bounds of the law. I am a published author, speaker, mediator, and small business owner. I am also a mother, a grandmother, a pet owner, an avid Spurs basketball and Baylor Bear football fan. My book available on Amazon is entitled "Divorce and Estate Planning in Texas: How to Plan Ahead for the Unexpected and Save Your Family's Future."

Ms. Waldrep’s practice focuses on the representation of employers in all aspects of employment litigation.  Ms. Waldrep also represents clients from a variety of industries in general business litigation.. Prior to joining Schmoyer Reinhard, Ms. Waldrep was an associate at McNelis + Associates PLLC where she represented and advised builders, general contractors, and subcontractors in issues such as lien disputes and condemnation, breach of contract, and construction defect claims.  In addition, Ms. Waldrep served as a clerk for The Honorable Richard A. Schell of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.. While in law school, Ms. Waldrep served as an intern for the Honorable Irma C. Ramirez of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. In addition, she served as an extern for the Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.  Ms. Waldrep was president of the SMU Law Review Association from 2008-2009 and a member of the SMU Barristers, a 15 member organization selected for scholarship, leadership, service and character in 2009.  In addition, she was a Best Brief Nominee for the Jackson Walker Moot Court Competition in 2007.

Ms. Smith is the head of Schmoyer Reinhard's business and construction litigation group.  Since 1985, Ms. Smith has represented clients in a variety of industries from trial through appeal. She has extensive experience in business litigation including:. Ms. Smith also has experience in construction litigation involving issues ranging from lien disputes and condemnation to construction defect claims. Her practice focuses on the representation of:. In addition, Ms. Smith has experience in labor and employment litigation. She counsels clients and has tried cases involving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), workers' compensation retaliation, employment contracts, Title VII, and breach of covenants not to compete.  Also, Ms. Smith has substantial experience in personal injury cases for non-subscribers to workers' compensation insurance and arbitrations of union grievances.. Ms. Smith is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Schmoyer Reinhard LLP is certified by the WBENC as a woman-owned business.

Ms. Schmoyer's labor and employment practice focuses on the representation of employers in:. Ms. Schmoyer has over 20 years of trial experience in both state and federal court. Her extensive experience includes litigating claims brought under the:. In addition, she has arbitrated numerous unfair labor practice claims under the National Labor Relations Act and has guided employers through union negotiations and corporate campaigns. Ms. Schmoyer is also an experienced appellate lawyer, representing employers in various state and federal courts of appeals.. Shannon B. Schmoyer is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Schmoyer Reinhard LLP is certified by the WBENC as a woman-owned business.

Ms. Reinhard's practice encompasses all aspects of representing employers in labor and employment matters. An active trial lawyer, she has defended employers in jury and bench trials and frequently litigates in court, as well as private arbitrations. She additionally assists employers in various preventative and non-litigation activities, such as:. Besides representing employers in National Labor Relations Board proceedings, Ms. Reinhard also has guided employers through union negotiations and corporate campaigns. Ms. Reinhard’s representation in the traditional labor context has included both public and private entities.. Christine E. Reinhard is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Schmoyer Reinhard LLP is certified by the WBENC as a woman-owned business.

Ms. Lozano received her law degree in 2004 from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, TX.  Ms. Lozano is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.  She is also a member of Texas Trial Lawyers Association.. Ms. Lozano is a former insurance adjuster.  For many years, she experienced first-hand the unfair advantage insurance companies have over individuals.  Now, as a personal injury attorney, Ms. Lozano is an advocate for injured victims.  Ms. Lozano cares deeply for the rights of her clients, and works diligently to ensure their fair and just compensation.  Ms. Lozano personally works on each case and keeps her clients informed as to the status of their cases.. In her spare time, Ms. Lozano enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Ms. Lerma’s practice encompasses all aspects of representing employers in labor and employment matters including:. Ms. Lerma has civil litigation experience in all aspects of litigation in state and federal courts, private arbitration, appeals, and before administrative agencies

Ms. Jetelina has practiced exclusively in the area of labor and employment law for more than 25 years. She represents management in the full range of labor and employment matters, including state and federal court litigation, and proceedings before federal and state administrative agencies. Ms. Jetelina primarily focuses on motion practice with particular experience in summary judgments and Rule 12 dismissals and removals.. Ms. Jetelina has knowledge of matters arising under federal and state discrimination laws and state employment tort laws, the Railway Labor Act, the National Labor Relations Act, Labor Management Relations Act § 301 preemption issues, and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

Ms. Evans’s practice focuses on representing employers and business leaders in all aspects of employment and general commercial litigation. Ms. Evans earned her J.D. from Cornell Law School, with a Concentration in Advocacy, in 2002. While in law school, Ms. Evans served as an associate editor on the Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy and the Legal Information Institute. She received a B.B.A., with Honors, from The University of Texas at Austin in 1999. Ms. Evans has been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas since 2002, and the State of Louisiana since 2004 (inactive).

Ms. Estorga is a seasoned litigator, mediator, and senior attorney/shareholder at West & West, Greer & Estorga. She brings a wealth of courtroom experience to her practice, having successfully handled and taken to trial a wide range of complex civil matters. Her areas of focus include divorce,child abuse, domestic violence, contested property issues, Child Protective Services cases, and same-sex family law matters.. In addition to her civil litigation work, Ms. Estorga has an extensive background in criminal defense, representing clients in cases ranging from juvenile offenses to serious misdemeanors and felonies. Her balanced experience in both civil and criminal law allows her to provide comprehensive legal counsel to a diverse client base.. A respected figure in the San Antonio legal community, Ms. Estorga has earned repeated recognition for her dedication and impact. She was most recently honored by Scene Magazine as one of San Antonio’s 2020 Top Family Law Attorneys and Mediators.. Ms. Estorga collaborates closely with fellow attorneys and shareholders Matthew Johnson, who enhances the firm’s capabilities with his deep knowledge in contracts, business formation, and in-house counsel services and Dean Greer, with his decades of experience in Bankruptcy.. EducationSt. Mary’s School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D. – 2012. Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, B.A. – 2007. Awards/Recognitions2021 Top Family Lawyer- Scene In S.A. Magazine2021 Best Female Lawyer- Scene In SA Magazine2020 San Antonio “Best Family Law Attorney” & “Arbitrator/Mediator” by Scene Magazine2020 Best Litigation Attorneys in San Antonio by Expertise2019 Stars of Texas Bar Award for Series of Articles- Substantive Law2019 San Antonio Top Criminal Defense Lawyer by Scene Magazine2019 Best Litigation Attorneys in San Antonio by Expertise2017 San Antonio Best Family Law Attorney by Scene Magazine (Under 5 years)2017 Nominated by YMCA of Greater San Antonio for the United Way Volunteer of the Year Awards in the award category Children/FamiliesRecipient of the 2014-2015 San Antonio Young Lawyer’s Association “Outstanding Young Lawyer Award”Recipient of the 2013 YMCA of Greater San Antonio “Mission Hero”. Speaking Engagements/PublicationsSan Antonio Lawyer, November Issues, The Texas Penal Code in the Face of the #MeToo MovementSan Antonio LGBT Bar’s 2018 LGBT Law Seminar, “SAPCRs, Adoptions, and the Attorney General’s Office”Bexar County Women’s Bar Annual Retreat- 2018,“How Does the Texas Penal Code Stand Up Under the #MeToo Movement”SACDLA Nuts-n-Bolts-2015, “Representing Juveniles”. Memberships/OrganizationsAdjunct Faculty at Trinity University 2019-2020Association of Attorney Mediators 2019- Present2017 New Leader’s Council – San Antonio FellowTexas YMCA Youth and Government Board, 2017-2019 Board Member2015-2019 San Antonio Young Lawyer’s Association Board Member. Community ServiceVolunteer Mediator for Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center 2020-PresentTrinity University, San Antonio, Texas, Mock Trial Coach, August 2017-2021John F. Kennedy High School, San Antonio, Texas, Mock Trial Coast, 2013-2017

Ms. Delgado was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas by a single, immigrant mother. She is the only female among her siblings and the first in her family to earn a college degree. From a young age she learned the value of hard work, perseverance and the virtue of helping others.. Ms. Delgado earned her J.D. degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.  She also earned an M.A. from UC, Santa Barbara and a B.A. from UW-Madison.  Her life-long goal was to be an attorney and start her own law office. She is committed to her clients and works tirelessly to represent their best interest.  She is reliable, trustworthy, and tough because of her upbringing. Rest assured that she won't back down because success for her clients is her top priority.

Ms. Clausewitz, President of the Clausewitz Law Firm, has over 10 years of experience representing individuals and companies from a wide range of industries. Tiffanie’s practice primarily focuses on business law issues, including commercial, employment, & real estate litigation, as well as estate planning & probate and appellate work. Clausewitz handles a wide variety of legal issues and business and commercial disputes involving entity formation and dissolution, labor and employment work, breach of contract, business torts, fiduciary duties, real estate, oil and gas, collection matters, deceptive trade practice, and construction defects.. Ms. Clausewitz has an extensive history of commitment to the legal and local communities, with an emphasis on the promotion of women in leadership. A Texas Bar Foundation and San Antonio Bar Foundation Fellow, Ms. Clausewitz is active in several legal and community organizations, including the San Antonio Bar Association, William S. Sessions Inn of Court, IMPACT San Antonio, National Charity League, and Bexar County Women’s Bar Association and Foundation. Ms. Clausewitz currently serves as the founding Director of the Bexar County Women’s Bar Foundation’s LEAD Academy, a leadership program for San Antonio women attorneys. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for both the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and St. George Episcopal School.. In 2012, Ms. Clausewitz was awarded the Bexar County Women’s Bar Association’s Belva Lockwood Outstanding Young Lawyer Award for her contributions to the legal profession and contributions to the community in the form of charitable and volunteer work. In 2014, she was honored as the Outstanding Young Alumnus by the St. Mary's University Law Alumni Association, and in 2017 the San Antonio Business Journal honored her as an Outstanding Lawyer. Ms. Clausewitz has also been recognized multiple years as a Best Business Litigation Attorney by Scene In SA and as a Super Lawyers’ Texas Rising Star, and was included in San Antonio Magazine’s inaugural list of Outstanding Attorneys in San Antonio.. Education. Doctor of Jurisprudence, St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, 2008Master of Public Administration, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 2004Bachelor of Arts in English, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 1996. Bar Admissions. State of TexasUnited States District Courts (Western, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas)Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Accolades. • San Antonio Young Lawyers Outstanding Mentor Award (2018)• San Antonio Business Journal Outstanding Lawyer Award (2017)• St. Mary’s University School of Law Distinguished Young Alumnus Award (2014)• Bexar County Women’s Bar Association’s Belva Lockwood Outstanding Young Lawyer Award (2012)• San Antonio Magazine Outstanding Lawyer (2019)• Texas Rising Star (2017-2018)• Scene in S.A. Best Lawyers (2015-2019)• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Nominee (2013)• National Association of Women in Law Outstanding Student (2008)• St. Mary’s University School of Law’s Adele Advocate for the Poor Award (2008)• St. Mary’s University School of Law First Year Law Student Moot Court Competition Best Brief Award (2006). Associations. • State Bar of Texas (Standing Committee on Women in the Practice of Law, 2014-2016)• San Antonio Bar Association (Appellate Practice Section, Litigation Section, Employment Law Section)• Bexar County Women’s Bar Association (Board of Directors, 2007-2015; President, 2014)• Bexar County Women’s Bar Foundation LEAD Academy (Founding Director and Steering Committee Member, 2014-present)• Vistage Trusted Advisors (Founding Member, 2017-2019)• Texas Bar Foundation Fellow• San Antonio Bar Foundation Fellow• Federal Bar Association• American Bar Association• William H. Sessions Inn of Court, Barrister• National Association of Women Lawyers• National Association of Women Business Owners. Publications & Presentations. • “The History of Women in Law,” Tobin Center Lecture Series (2019)• What to Know When Adding a Bring Your own Device Policy, Attorney at Law Magazine (2018)• The Importance of Estate Planning for Women, San Antonio Woman Magazine (2016)• On the Trail to Increased Client Protection: Attorney Contingent Fee Contract Termination and Hoover v. Walton, 39 ST. MARY'S L.J. 539 (2008)• “Five Big Reasons Employees Sue,” Multiple Presentations• “The Importance of Estate Planning for Women,” Multiple Presentations

Mr. RC Pate is a criminal defense lawyer and was born and raised in Corpus Christi. He grew up watching his father in trial as both an attorney and later a Judge. After attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, Mr. Pate moved to San Antonio to attend Trinity University where he received his BA majoring in both physics and religion while receiving minors in mathematics and philosophy.. After Graduating Trinity University, Mr. Pate stayed in San Antonio for a couple years performing as the house band for the local venue, The White Rabbit. Eventually he entered Law School at the University of Houston. While there, he had clerkships with a Bankruptcy Judge, The Attorney General’s Ofce, and eventually the Texas Supreme Court. He also competed on the University of Houston Mock Trial team where two years in a row his team made it to the Quarter finals of the National Trial Competition, and event that more than 1,000 teams compete in. When he graduated he was awarded the Irvin J Wiener award for his involvement in the school’s only criminal clinic, and was inducted into the Order of the Barristers in recognition of his Trial Advocacy prowess.. While awaiting his bar results he worked for the Nueces County, Kleberg County and Kenedy County District Attorney’s ofces and accepted a position with the Bexar. County District Attorney’s ofce the same day he was licensed to practice law. During this time Mr. Pate focused on learning the trade of criminal representation.. After two and a half years at the DA’s Ofce, Mr. Pate left to found the law office of R Pate, a firm focusing on criminal representation. For a year and a half he was of counsel to a law firm that represented DWI clients almost exclusively. His work has. attracted the attention of numerous people. He was honored to be a Judicial Candidate for County Court #14 as well as being named to the SA Scene magazine’s “Rising Stars” of the San Antonio legal community in 2014.  He is proudly a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (a National DWI association for attorneys), as well as a member of the TCDLA, SACDLA, and SAYLA.. Mr. Pate coaches soccer to underprivileged youth in the San Antonio area and is excited about bringing the knowledge to his clients in the Central Texas Area, and hopes to help you with your cases.

Mr. Quintana grew up in an immigrant family and saw firsthand how difficult the immigration process can be on an immigrant’s entire family. Having parents who immigrated to the United States for a better life, Mr. Quintana was keenly aware of the various opportunities being a citizen of the United States provided and worked hard so that he could give back to the community that had provided him the motivation to succeed. Mr. Quintana was the first in his family to attend University. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico. After completing his undergraduate education, Mr. Quintana dedicated himself to teaching in the bilingual school system in Madrid, Spain. After returning to the United States, Mr. Quintana attended law school at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City’s Greenwich Village. In law school, Mr. Quintana became a Public Service Scholar. He participated in the Unemployment Action Project fighting for those denied unemployment benefits. He also interned and volunteered at Catholic Charities Immigration Services for the Archdiocese of New York in Manhattan. He also interned at the Brooklyn Family Defense Project and served as a judicial intern for the Hon. Gloria Sosa-Lintner in the New York County Family Court in the Borough of Manhattan.. Finally, Mr. Quintana participated in the Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic, which focuses on the intersection of immigration and criminal law (crimImm). After graduating from law school, Mr. Quintana completed a post-graduate fellowship at Catholic Charities Immigration and Refugee Services and volunteered his time at Essex-Newark Legal Services—Family Law Unit fighting for victims of Domestic Violence in divorce proceedings. During this time, after law school, Mr. Quintana applied and was admitted as an attorney at law in the States of New York and New Jersey.. Mr. Quintana then relocated to San Antonio, Texas, to dedicate himself to the practice of immigration law. It is in San Antonio that he founded his firm, now known as Quintana | Barajas. We strive to provide the kind of quality legal representation that we believe everyone should have regardless of socioeconomic status.. Admissions:. Supreme Court of New Jersey. Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York in and for the First Judicial Department. Supreme Court of Texas. United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit