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About Rachel
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 families when their lives have been turned upside down by injuries and tragedy caused by negligent conduct. We've helped people who have been injured or lost loved ones in cases involving trucking accidents, auto accidents, products liability accidents, pharmacy malpractice, construction accidents, fraternity hazing, commercial vehicle accidents, motorcylce accidents, drownings, electrocutions, daycare neligence, nursing home negligence and more.
Practice areas
- Personal injury: 25%
Traumatic Brain Injury Sexual assault/sexual molestation cases Unsafe workplace injury cases Construction site injury/explosion cases
23 years, 3,000 cases
- Trucking accident: 25%
18 wheeler crashes Big-Rig trucking collisions Unsafe trucking driver wrecks Commercial vehicle crashes
- Wrongful death: 25%
Unsafe workplace injury cases Construction site injury/explosion cases 18 wheeler death cases Daycare negligence/death cases
- Car accident: 25%
Intersection collisions Rear-end collisions DUI collisions Distracted Driving collisions (cell phone)
Languages spoken
Spanish
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1998 | 05/31/2021 |
| NM | Active | 1969 | 06/11/2021 |
| Legal answers | 1 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney for Texas | Best of the Best Attorneys | 2021 |
| Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers in Texas | The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 | 2021 |
| Texas Top 10 Attorneys | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2021 |
| Legal Excellence | Distinguished Justice Advocates | 2020 |
| Personal Injury "10 Best Female Attorney" Selection for Texas | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2020 |
| Best Lawyers 2020 | U.S. News - Best Lawyers | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| invited member: "Best Attorney" | Best Attorneys of America | 2019 |
| Avvo Top Rated Lawyer | Avvo | 2019 |
| Personal Injury "10 Best Attorney" for Texas | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2019 |
| Lawyers of Distinction | The National Law Journal | 2019 |
| Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 | 2019 |
| 2019 Texas Super Lawyers | Texas Lawyer/Thompson Reuters | 2019 |
| Personal Injury "10 Best Attorney" selection | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2019 |
| Personal Injury "10 Best Attorneys" in Texas | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2019 |
| Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 | 2019 |
| Lawyers: "Best of" Readers Choice | Living Magazine | 2019 |
| Top 100 settlements in 2018 | Best of the Bar | 2019 |
| Best Lawyers in Texas | The Wall Street Journal | 2019 |
| "Best of the Bar 2019" | Best of the Bar, LLC | 2019 |
| America's Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2018 |
| Best Lawyers in Forth Worth: Personal Injury Trial Law | Forth Worth Magazine | 2018 |
| Lifetime Charter Member (Limited to 100 attorneys per state) | Best Attorneys of America | 2018 |
| Women in the Law: Top Peer Nominated Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2018 |
| Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
| Best Lawyers in Dallas: Injury Trial Law | D Magazine | 2018 |
| Texas's TOP 10 Afforneys Personal Injury Law | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2018 |
| 10 Best Law Firms-Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2018 |
| Personal Injury "10 Best Attorney" Selection for Texas | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2018 |
| Lawyer of Distinction 2018 | Lawyers of Distinction | 2018 |
| Best Lawyers In America - Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiff | Best Lawyers | 2018 |
| 2018 Best Law Firms | Best Lawyers | 2018 |
| Women In The Law - Best Lawyers | Best Lawyers - Peer Nominated | 2017 |
| The Best Lawyers in America 2017 Personal Injury Litigation | Best Lawyers | 2017 |
| Women in the Law Top Peer Nominated Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2017 |
| Personal Injury "10 Best Attorneys" in Texas | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2017 |
| Peer-Nominated Lawyer of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2017 |
| Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2017 |
| Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2016 |
| 10 Million Dollar Club | Texas Lawyer | 2016 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Personal Injury "10 Best" Attorneys in Texas | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2016 |
| Top 100 Civil Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top One Percent | The National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
| Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2015 |
| Top Latina American Lawyer | Latino American Who's Who | 2014 |
| Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Lawyer Magazine | 2014 |
| Texas Superlawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2013 |
| Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2012 |
| 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 |
| John Howie Award | Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | 2010 |
| 2010 Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2010 |
| Best Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Lawyer In Dallas | D Magazine | 2009 |
| Texas Superlawyer 2009 | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2009 |
| Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas | N/A | 2006 |
| American Jurisprudence Award | Texas Wesleyan University | 1997 |
| American Jurisprudence Award | Texas Wesleyan University | 1997 |
| Law Review | Texas Wesleyan University | 1995 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | Montes Law Group, P.C. | 2016 - Present |
| Managing Partner | Montes Law Group | 2010 - Present |
| Owner | Montes/Lewis Law, P.C. | 2014 - 2016 |
| Managing Partner | Montes Herald Law Group, LLP | 2007 - 2010 |
| Owner | Montes Law Group | 1999 - 2007 |
| Associate | Ferrer & Assoc. | 1998 - 1999 |
|---|
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | Mentor Program | 2017 - Present |
| Attorneys Information Exchange Group | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Live Like Josh Foundation | Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
| Southern Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Attorneys Serving the Community | Member | 2013 - Present |
| El Paso Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Texas Board of Legal Specialization | Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law | 2011 - Present |
| Trial Lawyers College | Staff | 2010 - Present |
| Board of Directors -- TTLAAdvocates | Board of Directors | 2008 - Present |
| Christian Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
| Dallas Democratic Lawyers Assoc. | Board Member | 2008 - Present |
| Dallas Women Lawyers Association | Advisory Board of Directors | 2007 - Present |
| Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2004 - Present |
| Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2004 - Present |
| Dallas Women Lawyers Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
| Dallas Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
| Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas | Member | 1998 - Present |
| American Association for Justice | Member | 1994 - Present |
| Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | N/A |
| Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | Continuing Legal Education Chair | 2019 - 2020 |
| Dallas Women Lawyers Association | President | 2006 - 2007 |
| Member College of the State Bar of Texas | N/A | 2004 - 2007 |
| Dallas Association of Young Lawyers | Board of Directors | 2001 - 2004 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| TTLA Year End Meeting | Proving Up Medical Records and Bills | 2009 |
| UT Austin CLE | Autos vs. Pedestrians, Bicyclists and Animals: Who Wins? | 2009 |
| TTLA Mid-Year Seminar | Effective Opening Statements | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College | N/A | 2009 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Doctor of Jurisprudence | 1998 |
| University of Texas | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Basics of Voir Dire | Voir Dire | 2020 |
| Trial Advocacy College of Texas | Trial | 2020 |
| Texas Trial Lawyers Association Mid-Year Meeting and Convention | Debunking Defenses in PI and Medmal cases | 2019 |
| Focus Your Case Faculty Member | Focus case issues | 2019 |
| 2018 TTLA Trial Advocacy College | Trial Skills from Voir Dire to Closing | 2018 |
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Regional Seminar | Voir Dire Trial Skills | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| TTLA TACT College | Civil Trial Law, Voir Dire, Opening, Direct, Cross and Closing | 2016 |
| Texas Paralegal Association Seminar | Proving up Business Records | 2016 |
| Trial Lawyers College July 2016 three week course | Civil Trial Law, Voir Dire, Opening, Direct, Cross and Closing | 2016 |
| Texas Regional Seminar: Trial Lawyers College Opening Statement | Opening Statement | 2015 |
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | Trial Lawyers College July 2015 Week Two: Trial Skills | 2015 |
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | Methods in Voir Dire | 2014 |
| Texas Trial Lawyers Association TACT College | Trial Technique Workshop | 2014 |
| TTLA Mid Year Meeting | Developing Non Economic Damages for Trial | 2013 |
| Law Day with the Dallas County District Judges | Voir Dire Presentation | 2013 |
| Texas Regional Seminar: Closing Argument | Closing Argument | 2013 |
| Washington Regional Seminar: Opening Statement | Opening Statement | 2013 |
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College- Week 3 of the Ranch | Trial Skills from voir dire to closing | 2013 |
| Trial Lawyers College Dubois Wyoming Week 3 | Trial Skills | 2012 |
| Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Seminar | Psychodrama Workshop | 2012 |
| California Regional Seminar | Discovering the Story | 2012 |
| 50 Shades of a Case: Modern Trial Techniques | Trial Skills: Case Themes | 2012 |
| Kick A** Trial Skills Workshop | Trial Skills | 2011 |
| "Trials", Tribulations and Techniques--What You Need to Know | Discovering the Story, and Telling it Through Action | 2011 |
| Round Top, Texas Trial Lawyers College Regional Seminar | Discovering the Story | 2011 |
| Sleeping Lady Resort, Seattle, WA, Trial Lawyers College Regional Seminar | Opening Statement | 2011 |
| TTLA Trial Advocacy College of Texas | Opening Statement | 2010 |
| TTLA Advocates Judges Panel | Judges Panel Moderator | 2010 |
| Dallas Executives | Business Networking | 2010 |
| Trial Lawyers College | Trial Advocacy Skills | 2010 |
| Trial Advocacy College of Texas | Trial Advocacy Skills | 2010 |
| Best Kept Trial Secrets | Opening and Direct Exam | 2010 |
| University of Texas at Austin Continuing Legal Education | Autos vs. Pedestrians, Bicyclists and Animals: Who wins? | 2009 |
| Best Kept Trial Secrets | Credibility in the Courtroom, Discovering your client's story | 2009 |
| TTLA Year End Seminar | Moderator--Car Wrecks Seminar | 2009 |
| Medical Damages, Strategies to Defeat Defense Tactics | Presenting Damages in Trial | 2009 |
| TTLA Mid-Year Meeting | Opening Statement | 2009 |
| Medical Damages, Strategies to Defeat Defense Tactics | Panel Discussion, what works in trial | 2009 |
| Dallas Women Lawyers Association Monthly Meeting | Discovering your Client's Story | 2009 |
| TTLA Year End Meeting and Seminar | Proving up Medical Bills and Records | 2008 |
| TTLA Mid-Year Convention | Women Trial Lawyers | 2008 |
| TTLA Personal Injury Seminar | Summary Judgment Practice | 2004 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Hope Crump v. John Goin, Mica Corp and Ford Motor Co. | $19,000,000.00 Jury Verdict |
| Linda Blair v. Alan C. Van Horn, M.D. | Verdict for $609,000.00 |
| Barfield v. Hardin | Jury Verdict for $550,000.00 |
Great service
Posted by Samuel
Tue May 12 2020
I feel comfortable recommending Montes Law Group
Posted by Cyndi
Wed May 06 2020
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Posted by Annie Gough, MS, CMI
Fri Dec 09 2011
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Attorney endorsements
(25)Matthew Meyer, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 23, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rachel is polished and poised, but don't be fooled--she's a fighter too. If I were in the market for a top-notch attorney to represent me, she'd be my first and last stop.
Anthony Ramirez, Wrongful death Attorney on Apr 29, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have know Mrs. Montes for over thirty years and know her as knowledgeable and diligent attorney. If you need someone to fight for your rights she is the lawyer for you.
Nick Feizy, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rachel is very experienced and informative. She doesn't hesitate to lend a helping hand. She is a top notch attorney.
Andrew Soule, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known and worked with Rachel Montes for close to 15 years. Rachel is highly respected in the legal community as a lawyer and as a person. The best recommendation any one lawyer can give another is to refer a family member to them. And I have. I highly endorse this lawyer.
Gregory Bevel, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Charles Donahue, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 21, 2014
Relationship: Other
A brilliant, creative and dedicated advocate.
John Smith, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 2, 2014
Relationship: Other
I had the opportunity to have Rachel as an instructor at Trial Lawyers College in 2012. Rachel is a tremendous teacher and trial lawyer. If I need a trial lawyer, Rachel is on my list to call. I endorse this lawyer.
Rachel is the lawyer I'd call if I were injured in Texas.
Kern Lewis, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 8, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of trying a medical malpractice case with Rachel a few years ago and she did an outstanding job with an outstanding result. Since then, I have continued to work with her on several cases where she she cares about her clients and works hard for them.
David Gibson, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Cal Potter, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 18, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I met Rachel at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer College where she excelled in her trial advocacy. She is committed to excellence in her practice. She cares about helping her clients and obtaining outstanding results for them. I strongly recommend her to all my client's with matters in Texas.
Samuel Randall, Personal injury Attorney on May 4, 2013
Relationship: Other
Rachel is the Best. If I were injured I would have her represent me. I highly recommend her to anyone.
David Vereeke, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have admired Rachel's commitment to being the best. She has been mentored by one of the greatest trial lawyers in history, Gerry Spence. Gerry and his trial skills teaching has turned good lawyers into great lawyers. Rachel cares deeply for her clients and presents their stories with great passion. She is one of the best trial lawyers in Dallas.
Rebecca Collins, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 22, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Rachel is passionate and all I can say is completely dedicated to her clients. I am always impressed by her work and her commitment.
Herman Burkett, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 22, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Rachel on many cases through the years. She is always well prepared and does a great job.
Heather Barbieri, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rachel is an outstanding attorney!
William Vitz, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 22, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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 knows how to win. Further, Rachel has taken the opportunity to share and teach other lawyers.
Haytham Faraj, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 29, 2011
Relationship: Friend
Rachel is an experienced passionate trial attorney with a strong ability to communicate the power of her caring to juries to convince them to give her clients justice.
Thomas Malone, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 4, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rachel is an awesome lawyer and is well-known in the legal community as being great in the courtroom. She knows how to effectively communicate her clients injuries and pain to juries.
Patrick Dibenedetto, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 21, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Rachel is passionate about the injured folks she represents. She has an intuitive knack for telling her clients’ stories which makes all the difference when trying to connect with jurors. I wouldn't hesitate to use Rachel as my lawyer if I were injured.
Cost
- Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%