Rachel Estelle Montes
About Rachel
Biography
When Everything Changes in an Instant, You Need a Fighter Who Won't Back Down.
As one of only a select few board-certified personal injury trial lawyers in Texas—an elite designation earned by less than 1% of attorneys—I don't just practice law. I restore lives.
When negligence shatters your world, when medical bills pile up and insurance companies circle like vultures, when you're facing the unthinkable—that's when you need someone who has dedicated their career to leveling the playing field against powerful corporations and their armies of lawyers.
I've walked alongside families through their darkest hours. I've taken on trucking companies that put profits over safety. I've held negligent drivers accountable for devastating crashes. I've fought pharmaceutical giants, exposed dangerous products, confronted construction companies that cut corners, and demanded justice for victims of nursing home abuse, daycare negligence, and workplace accidents that should never have happened.
Whether it's a catastrophic trucking collision, a motorcycle accident that changes everything, a drowning that could have been prevented, or any other tragedy caused by someone else's carelessness—I bring the full weight of board-certified expertise, relentless preparation, and courtroom experience that insurance companies fear.
Your family deserves more than just any lawyer. You deserve a certified trial specialist who treats your case like it's the only one that matters.
Because when your life is on the line, experience isn't just preferred—it's essential.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
28 years | 3,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in New Mexico for 6 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 28 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Montes Law Group, PC
1121 Kinwest Parkway, Suite 100, Irving, TX, 75063-3124
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Rachel Estelle Montes's Reviews
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6 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge
Posted by Annie Gough, MS, CMI | December 09, 2011 | Personal Injury
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...
Rachel Estelle Montes's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Rachel is very experienced and informative. She doesn't hesitate to lend a helping hand. She is a top notch attorney."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"A brilliant, creative and dedicated advocate."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Rachel is the Best. If I were injured I would have her represent me. I highly recommend her to anyone."
"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."
"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."
"I have worked with Rachel on many cases through the years. She is always well prepared and does a great job."
"Rachel is an outstanding attorney!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2025
Best Lawyers in America Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2025
Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firms, America's Best Advocates
2021
10 Most Empowering Women Leaders of 2021, Industry Era Women Leader Magazine
2021
2021 Top Ranking Attorneys for Texas, America's Best Attorneys
2021
Best Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
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
2020
Legal Excellence, Distinguished Justice Advocates
2020
Best Lawyers 2020, U.S. News - Best Lawyers
2020
Personal Injury "10 Best Female Attorney" Selection for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Personal Injury "10 Best Attorney" for Texas, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Avvo Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo
2019
Lawyers of Distinction, The National Law Journal
2019
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
2019
invited member: "Best Attorney", Best Attorneys of America
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
2018
2018 Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers In America - Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiff, 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
America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2018
Best Lawyers in Forth Worth: Personal Injury Trial Law, Forth Worth Magazine
2018
Texas's TOP 10 Afforneys Personal Injury Law, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Best Lawyers in Dallas: Injury Trial Law, D Magazine
2018
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Women in the Law: Top Peer Nominated Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2018
10 Best Law Firms-Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2018
Lifetime Charter Member (Limited to 100 attorneys per state), Best Attorneys of America
2017
Peer-Nominated Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
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
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2016
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
2015
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Top Latina American Lawyer, Latino American Who's Who
2014
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2013
Texas Superlawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2012
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2011
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
2010
2010 Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
John Howie Award, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Texas Superlawyer 2009, Texas Monthly Magazine
2009
Best Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Lawyer In Dallas, D Magazine
2006
Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas,
1999
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Texas Wesleyan School of Law
1997
American Jurisprudence Award, Texas Wesleyan University
1997
American Jurisprudence Award, Texas Wesleyan University
1995
Law Review, Texas Wesleyan University
Work Experience
2016 - Present
President, Montes Law Group, P.C.
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Montes Law Group
2014 - 2016
Owner, Montes/Lewis Law, P.C.
2007 - 2010
Managing Partner, Montes Herald Law Group, LLP
1999 - 2007
Owner, Montes Law Group
1998 - 1999
Associate, Ferrer & Assoc.
Associations
2017 - Present
Dallas Trial Lawyers AssociationMentor Program
2016 - Present
Attorneys Information Exchange GroupMember
2014 - Present
Live Like Josh FoundationBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Attorneys Serving the CommunityMember
2012 - Present
El Paso Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
El Paso Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Texas Board of Legal SpecializationBoard Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law
2010 - Present
Trial Lawyers CollegeStaff
2008 - Present
Board of Directors -- TTLAAdvocatesBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
Christian Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Dallas Democratic Lawyers Assoc.Board Member
2007 - Present
Dallas Women Lawyers AssociationAdvisory Board of Directors
2004 - Present
Dallas Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2004 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2003 - Present
Dallas Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1994 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2019 - 2020
Dallas Trial Lawyers AssociationContinuing Legal Education Chair
2006 - 2007
Dallas Women Lawyers AssociationPresident
2004 - 2007
Member College of the State Bar of Texas
2001 - 2004
Dallas Association of Young LawyersBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
$19,000,000.00 Jury Verdict
Verdict for $609,000.00
Jury Verdict for $550,000.00
Education
2009
1998
Doctor of Jurisprudence
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Direct Exam
2021
Trial Lawyer Boot Camp: From Voir Dire to Closing
2021
Women Empowerment Hour
2020
Trial Lawyer Boot Camp: From Voir Dire to Closing
2020
Voir Dire
2019
2019
Debunking Defenses
2019
Focus case issues
2018
Trial Skills from Voir Dire to Closing
2017
Voir Dire Trial Skills
2016
Civil Trial Law, Voir Dire, Opening, Direct, Cross and Closing
2016
Civil Trial Law, Voir Dire, Opening, Direct, Cross and Closing
2016
Proving up Business Records
2015
Opening Statement
2015
2014
Trial Technique Workshop
2014
Methods in Voir Dire
2013
Opening Statement
2013
Developing Non Economic Damages for Trial
2013
Closing Argument
2013
Voir Dire Presentation
2013
Trial Skills from voir dire to closing
2012
Trial Skills
2012
Psychodrama Workshop
2012
Discovering the Story
2012
Trial Skills: Case Themes
2011
Opening Statement
2011
Discovering the Story
2011
Trial Skills
2011
Discovering the Story, and Telling it Through Action
2010
Opening Statement
2010
Judges Panel Moderator
2010
2010
2010
Business Networking
2010
2009
Autos vs. Pedestrians, Bicyclists and Animals: Who wins?
2009
Moderator--Car Wrecks Seminar
2009
Opening Statement
2009
Panel Discussion, what works in trial
2009
Presenting Damages in Trial
2009
Discovering your Client's Story
2009
Credibility in the Courtroom, Discovering your client's story
2008
Proving up Medical Bills and Records
2008
Women Trial Lawyers
2004
Summary Judgment Practice
Publications
2009
2009
2009
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers