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Rachel Estelle Montes

Personal injury Attorney at Irving, TX

5.0   6 reviews

also known as Montes Law Group, PC

  • State Years
    New Mexico - NM 3 years
    Texas - TX 25 years
  • Licensed for 3 years
    State NM
    Acquired 2020
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 25 years
    State TX
    Acquired 1998
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Rachel

Learn Rachel’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Car accident
    25%
    Intersection collisions Rear-end collisions DUI collisions Distracted Driving collisions (cell phone)

  2. Personal injury
    25%
    Traumatic Brain Injury Sexual assault/sexual molestation cases Unsafe workplace injury cases Construction site injury/explosion cases

    25 years, 3,000 cases

  3. Trucking accident
    25%
    18 wheeler crashes Big-Rig trucking collisions Unsafe trucking driver wrecks Commercial vehicle crashes

  4. Wrongful death
    25%
    Unsafe workplace injury cases Construction site injury/explosion cases 18 wheeler death cases Daycare negligence/death cases

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.

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Montes Law Group, PC
1121 Kinwest Parkway
Suite 100
Irving, TX, 75063-3124

Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent customer service
Excellent customer service! %100 recommended them! They were very helpful.
Posted by Ashley | June 8, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Rachel Montes represented me
Rachel by far went above and beyond for my case. Stretch out over time she still had it all together. We went to court and Rachel and Shonda came in strong with all the evidence. I won. Thanks to this office who always had my back. Easy to communicate with never had any issues. Anyone looking for an attorney that has your back and will fight for what you deserve it will be Rachel Montes and her staff!
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Posted by Michael | August 3, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
My highest recommendation
I am not only a client, but also an attorney. When my family needed someone to represent us, we went with the best. Rachel did an outstanding job. She was aggressive, compassionate and achieved a fabulous result.
Posted by Samuel | May 12, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great service
Staff are very understanding and very effective I plan to keep using Montes I enjoyed working with them very much they made my recovery so much better seeking professionals to treat me for my injuries I appreciate how quick my lawyer Pricilla answered my questions or comments because I didn’t understand as much as I do now the customer service is unmatchable.
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Posted by Cyndi | May 6, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
I feel comfortable recommending Montes Law Group
Montes Law Group is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, professional and efficient. I worked most with attorney Rachel Montes and paralegal Shonda Fields, but the whole team works hard. Rachel and Shonda kept me informed and answered questions quickly and without fail. The results of my lawsuit exceeded my expectations.
Posted by Annie Gough, MS, CMI | December 9, 2011
Annie Gough, Certified Medical Illustrator
Rachel is an amazingly bright and dynamic attorney. I enjoy collaborating with her on cases, from simple straightforward projects to the most complex of mediation and trial visuals. Rachel always puts her client's best interest first, and strives to take the most effective actions for injured parties and their families. I am always proud of the demonstrative exhibits that result from our efforts. (Now I see I might technically be an avvo "peer" and not a "client")
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Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 33%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • 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
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Education

  • Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College
  • 2009
  • Texas Wesleyan University
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence
  • 1998
  • University of Texas
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1994

Legal Cases

  • 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

Associations

  • 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
  • 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
  • 2004 - 2007
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
  • Board of Directors
  • 2001 - 2004
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • 10 Most Empowering Women Leaders of 2021
  • Industry Era Women Leader Magazine
  • 2021
  • Texas Top 10 Attorneys
  • Attorney and Practice Magazine
  • 2021
  • Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers in Texas
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • 2021
  • Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney for Texas
  • Best of the Best Attorneys
  • 2021
  • 2021 Top Ranking Attorneys for Texas
  • America's Best Attorneys
  • 2021
  • Best Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers
  • 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
  • "Best of the Bar 2019"
  • Best of the Bar, LLC
  • 2019
  • Best Lawyers in Texas
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • 2019
  • Top 100 settlements in 2018
  • Best of the Bar
  • 2019
  • Lawyers: "Best of" Readers Choice
  • Living Magazine
  • 2019
  • Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • 2019
  • Personal Injury "10 Best Attorneys" in Texas
  • American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • 2019
  • Personal Injury "10 Best Attorney" selection
  • American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • 2019
  • 2019 Texas Super Lawyers
  • Texas Lawyer/Thompson Reuters
  • 2019
  • Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • 2019
  • Lawyers of Distinction
  • The National Law Journal
  • 2019
  • Avvo Top Rated Lawyer
  • Avvo
  • 2019
  • invited member: "Best Attorney"
  • Best Attorneys of America
  • 2019
  • Personal Injury "10 Best Attorney" for Texas
  • American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • 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
  • 2018 Best Law Firms
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Best Lawyers In America - Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiff
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2018
  • 10 Best Law Firms-Client Satisfaction
  • American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • 2018
  • Women in the Law: Top Peer Nominated Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Personal Injury "10 Best Attorney" Selection for Texas
  • American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • 2018
  • Lawyer of Distinction 2018
  • Lawyers of Distinction
  • 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
  • Personal Injury "10 Best Attorneys" in Texas
  • American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • 2017
  • The Best Lawyers in America 2017 Personal Injury Litigation
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Texas Monthly Magazine
  • 2017
  • Peer-Nominated Lawyer of Distinction
  • Lawyers of Distinction
  • 2017
  • Women In The Law - Best Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers - Peer Nominated
  • 2017
  • Women in the Law Top Peer Nominated Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Top 100 Civil Plaintiff's Trial Lawyers
  • The National Trial Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Personal Injury "10 Best" Attorneys in Texas
  • American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • 2016
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • The National Trial Lawyers
  • 2016
  • 10 Million Dollar Club
  • Texas Lawyer
  • 2016
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Texas Monthly Magazine
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2006
  • Academic Excellence Scholarship
  • Texas Wesleyan School of Law
  • 1999
  • American Jurisprudence Award
  • Texas Wesleyan University
  • 1997
  • American Jurisprudence Award
  • Texas Wesleyan University
  • 1997
  • Law Review
  • Texas Wesleyan University
  • 1995
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Publications

  • 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

Speaking Engagements

  • Trial Lawyers College Direct Exam Workshop
  • Direct Exam
  • 2021
  • Trial Advocacy College of Texas
  • Trial Lawyer Boot Camp: From Voir Dire to Closing
  • 2021
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association Women's Caucus
  • Women Empowerment Hour
  • 2021
  • Trial Advocacy College of Texas
  • Trial Lawyer Boot Camp: From Voir Dire to Closing
  • 2020
  • Basics of Voir Dire
  • Voir Dire
  • 2020
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association Mid-Year Conference and CLE
  • Debunking Defenses
  • 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
  • Trial Lawyers College July 2016 three week course
  • Civil Trial Law, Voir Dire, Opening, Direct, Cross and Closing
  • 2016
  • Texas Paralegal Association Seminar
  • Proving up Business Records
  • 2016
  • Texas Regional Seminar: Trial Lawyers College Opening Statement
  • Opening Statement
  • 2015
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association TACT College
  • Trial Technique Workshop
  • 2014
  • Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
  • Methods in Voir Dire
  • 2014
  • Washington Regional Seminar: Opening Statement
  • Opening Statement
  • 2013
  • TTLA Mid Year Meeting
  • Developing Non Economic Damages for Trial
  • 2013
  • Texas Regional Seminar: Closing Argument
  • Closing Argument
  • 2013
  • Law Day with the Dallas County District Judges
  • Voir Dire Presentation
  • 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
  • Sleeping Lady Resort, Seattle, WA, Trial Lawyers College Regional Seminar
  • Opening Statement
  • 2011
  • Round Top, Texas Trial Lawyers College Regional Seminar
  • Discovering the Story
  • 2011
  • 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
  • TTLA Trial Advocacy College of Texas
  • Opening Statement
  • 2010
  • TTLA Advocates Judges Panel
  • Judges Panel Moderator
  • 2010
  • Dallas Executives
  • Business Networking
  • 2010
  • University of Texas at Austin Continuing Legal Education
  • Autos vs. Pedestrians, Bicyclists and Animals: Who wins?
  • 2009
  • TTLA Year End Seminar
  • Moderator--Car Wrecks Seminar
  • 2009
  • TTLA Mid-Year Meeting
  • Opening Statement
  • 2009
  • Medical Damages, Strategies to Defeat Defense Tactics
  • Panel Discussion, what works in trial
  • 2009
  • Medical Damages, Strategies to Defeat Defense Tactics
  • Presenting Damages in Trial
  • 2009
  • Dallas Women Lawyers Association Monthly Meeting
  • Discovering your Client's Story
  • 2009
  • Best Kept Trial Secrets
  • Credibility in the Courtroom, 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
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Attorney endorsements

Received (25)
Given (15)
Endorse Rachel
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 23
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."
Wrongful death Attorney | Apr 29
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Sep 22
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 08
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Other
"A brilliant, creative and dedicated advocate."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 02
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."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rachel is the lawyer I'd call if I were injured in Texas."
Personal injury Attorney | Nov 08
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Aug 18
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."
Personal injury Attorney | May 04
Relationship: Other
"Rachel is the Best. If I were injured I would have her represent me. I highly recommend her to anyone."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 26
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 22
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 22
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rachel is an outstanding attorney!"
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 22
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 29
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 04
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 21
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."
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Irving Personal injury Lawyer Rachel Estelle Montes
Rachel Estelle Montes
Personal injury Attorney
Irving, TX
Licensed for 25 years