Steve is a lifetime resident of South Texas. He grew up in Bishop, Texas. After graduating from the University of Texas in 1982 and St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1986, Steve worked in San Antonio for several years before moving to the Rio Grande Valley in 1990. Active in the local Hidalgo County Bar Association, he served as its president from 1998-1999. The State Bar of Texas awarded Steve a Presidential Citation for his leadership during his tenure as Bar President. Steve returned to San Antonio in 2009.
Steve is a veteran trial lawyer, having tried over 125 jury trials to verdict in every county from Brownsville, Laredo, to San Antonio and Austin representing individuals, businesses and insurance companies. Steve’s primary practice area is lawsuits arising from serious personal injuries.
J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law, 1986
B.A., University of Texas, 1982
Supreme Court of Texas, 1986
U.S. District Courts, Southern/Western Districts of Texas
Texas, 1986
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1991
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1988
85% Personal Injury Defense
15% Commercial & Business Litigation
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Hidalgo County Bar Association, Member, 1990 – Present
San Antonio Bar Association, 2009 – present
San Antonio Bar Association, 2009 – present
American Board of Trial Advocates 2021 – present
