BOARD CERTIFIED PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL LAW
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Overview
Practice Areas
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25% Personal Injury
14 years, 3,000 cases
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25% Trucking Accident
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25% Wrongful Death
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25% Car / Auto Accident
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (33%-40%)
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Contact Information
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Montes Law Group, LLP
1121 Kinwest Parkway
Suite 100
Irving, TX 75063
Office:
214-522-9401
Fax:
214-522-9428
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Montes Law Group, LLP
302 W. Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75208
Office:
214-522-9401
Fax:
214-522-9428
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Montes Law Group, LLP
10804 La Subida Drive
El Paso, TX 79935
Office:
214-522-9401
Fax:
214-522-9428
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About Me
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I am a board certified personal injury trial lawyer. Only a small percentage of personal injury lawyers are board certified. I specialize in helping people and... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Annie Gough, MS, CMI,
2011-12-09
2 months ago.
Client Review:
Rachel is an amazingly bright and dynamic attorney. I enjoy collaborating with her on cases, from simple straightforward projects to the most complex...
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Peer Endorsements
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Rachel is an outstanding attorney!
Endorsement from lawyer:
Heather Barbieri
, Plano (TX), 17 days ago
Rachel is the type of lawyer that cares and will get the job done. She knows the importance of, and how to learn and tell, her client's story. She...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
William Vitz
, Mc Kinney (TX), 20 days ago
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Résumé
License
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14 years since Rachel Estelle Montes was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1998 |
03/09/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Managing Partner at
Montes Law Group
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2011–present
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Managing Partner at
Montes Herald Law Group, LLP
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2007–2011
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Owner at
Montes Law Group
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1999–2007
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Associate at
Ferrer & Assoc.
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1998–1999
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See all 4 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College |
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2009 |
| Texas Wesleyan University |
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Doctor of Jurisprudence |
1998 |
| University of Texas |
Psychology |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1994 |
See all 3 degrees
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
2011 |
| Invited Candidate |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
2011 |
| Texas Super Lawyer |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2011 |
| 2010 Texas Super Lawyer |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2010 |
| John Howie Award |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association |
2010 |
| Texas Superlawyer 2009 |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2009 |
| Best Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Lawyer In Dallas |
D Magazine |
2009 |
| Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas |
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2006 |
| American Jurisprudence Award |
Texas Wesleyan University |
1997 |
| American Jurisprudence Award |
Texas Wesleyan University |
1997 |
| Law Review |
Texas Wesleyan University |
1995 |
See all 11 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
2011-present
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| Staff |
Trial Lawyers College |
2010-present
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| Board of Directors |
Board of Directors -- TTLAAdvocates |
2008-present
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| Member |
Christian Trial Lawyers Association |
2008-present
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| Board Member |
Dallas Democratic Lawyers Assoc. |
2008-present
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| Advisory Board of Directors |
Dallas Women Lawyers Association |
2007-present
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| Board of Directors |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association |
2004-present
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| Board of Directors |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
2004-present
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| Member |
Dallas Women Lawyers Association |
2003-present
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| Member |
Dallas Bar Association |
2001-present
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| Member |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association |
2000-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas |
1998-present
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| Member |
American Association for Justice |
1994-present
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| President |
Dallas Women Lawyers Association |
2006-2007
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Member College of the State Bar of Texas |
2004-2007
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| Board of Directors |
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers |
2001-2004
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 3
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Cases
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Outcome: Verdict for $609,000.00
Outcome: Jury Verdict for $550,000.00
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Proving Up Medical Records and Bills |
TTLA Year End Meeting |
2009 |
| Autos vs. Pedestrians, Bicyclists and Animals: Who Wins? |
UT Austin CLE |
2009 |
| Effective Opening Statements |
TTLA Mid-Year Seminar |
2009 |
See all 3 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Psychodrama Workshop |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Seminar |
2012 |
| Discovering the Story |
California Regional Seminar |
2012 |
| Opening Statement |
Sleeping Lady Resort, Seattle, WA, Trial Lawyers College Regional Seminar |
2011 |
| Discovering the Story |
Round Top, Texas Trial Lawyers College Regional Seminar |
2011 |
| Trial Skills |
Kick A** Trial Skills Workshop |
2011 |
| Discovering the Story, and Telling it Through Action |
"Trials", Tribulations and Techniques--What You Need to Know |
2011 |
| Opening Statement |
TTLA Trial Advocacy College of Texas |
2010 |
| Judges Panel Moderator |
TTLA Advocates Judges Panel |
2010 |
| Trial Advocacy Skills |
Trial Lawyers College |
2010 |
| Trial Advocacy Skills |
Trial Advocacy College of Texas |
2010 |
| Business Networking |
Dallas Executives |
2010 |
| Opening and Direct Exam |
Best Kept Trial Secrets |
2010 |
| Autos vs. Pedestrians, Bicyclists and Animals: Who wins? |
University of Texas at Austin Continuing Legal Education |
2009 |
| Moderator--Car Wrecks Seminar |
TTLA Year End Seminar |
2009 |
| Opening Statement |
TTLA Mid-Year Meeting |
2009 |
| Panel Discussion, what works in trial |
Medical Damages, Strategies to Defeat Defense Tactics |
2009 |
| Presenting Damages in Trial |
Medical Damages, Strategies to Defeat Defense Tactics |
2009 |
| Discovering your Client's Story |
Dallas Women Lawyers Association Monthly Meeting |
2009 |
| Credibility in the Courtroom, Discovering your client's story |
Best Kept Trial Secrets |
2009 |
| Proving up Medical Bills and Records |
TTLA Year End Meeting and Seminar |
2008 |
| Women Trial Lawyers |
TTLA Mid-Year Convention |
2008 |
| Summary Judgment Practice |
TTLA Personal Injury Seminar |
2004 |
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