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John S. Jose
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Biography
John Jose is Managing Partner of the firm’s Fort Worth office and has focused his entire career on helping clients who were seriously injured and those who lost loved ones in tragic accidents. He has deep experience handling cases arising from oilfield accidents, electrocution accidents, gas explosions, construction accidents, heavy truck collisions, and accidents involving traumatic brain injuries. Clients want John on their side during these tough times because of his compassionate nature and his exceptional trial and negotiation skills.
John is an AV®-rated attorney (Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings) and board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has repeatedly been named to Super Lawyers, as well as The Best Lawyers in America and Texas’ Best Lawyers. He is also the 2016 recipient of the H.G. Wells Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, presented by the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association, which recognizes trial lawyers that practice law with high ethical standards and demonstrate exceptional professional conduct and trial advocacy skills.
John Jose joined Slack Davis Sanger in 2011. Prior to that, he was the Managing Partner at Jose, Henry, Brantley, MacLean & Alvarado, a prominent Fort Worth law firm that John founded in 1984.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
35%
44 years
Trucking Accident
20%
44 years
Brain Injury
10%
44 years
Car Accident
10%
44 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Texas for 44 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1981
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Location
Slack Davis Sanger LLP
100 Lexington Street, Ste. 70, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
Slack Davis Sanger LLP
3500 Maple Ave, Suite 1250, Dallas, TX, 75219
Slack Davis Sanger LLP
6001 Bold Ruler Way, Suite 100, AUSTIN, TX, 78746
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"I wholeheartedly endorse John. We worked together on a difficult case with serious permanent injuries and significant damages. He always was well prepared, thoughtful, and professional. His hard work garnered a large settlement for our client despite difficult liability facts. He is well respected in the Texas legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2019
AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2019
Dallas / Fort Worth Region’s “Top 100” list, Super Lawyers
2019
The Best Lawyers in America list, The Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2019
Texas "Top 50 Lawyers" List, SuperLawyers
2016
H. G. Wells Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, Fort Worth office, Slack Davis Sanger LLP
1984 - 2011
Managing Partner, Jose, Henry, Brantley, MacLean & Alvarado
Associations
1981 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
American Association for Justice
Member
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Director
American Bar Association
Member
2017 - 2019
American Board of Trial Advocates (Fort Worth chapter)President
2015 - 2015
Tarrant County Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Bressler v. Bell Supply, et al.
The case settled for a confidential amount.
Murphy v. Excel Site Rentals LLC
John’s client received a confidential settlement before trial from the company that owned and operated the swivel.
Martin v. XTO Energy, Inc.
John’s client received a confidential settlement before trial from non-employer third parties working at the well site.
Anthony v. Patterson-UTI Drilling
John's client received a confidential settlement before trial.
Branch v. Hoglo Transport
John's client received a confidential settlement before trial.
Lane v. Ledwell Sou, et al.
John's client received a confidential settlement before trial.
Mitchell/Speegle v TR International Trading Company et al
John’s clients received a confidential settlement before trial with the importer and distributor of the chemical.
Meyer v Cooper B-Line, Inc. et al
Smith v DFW Joseph Investments
Education
1981
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
1978
University of Texas, Austin
BS - Bachelor of Science in Economics
Speaking Engagements
2018
Commercial Vehicles and Workplace Injuries Course
Mining for Gold: Using FMCSA Rules (Among Other Things) to Help Win Your Case
2018
Advanced Civil Trial Course
Strange Bedfellows-Indemnity and Insurance Agreements and Their Effects on Litigants
2014
Advanced Personal Injury Law Course
“Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Claims”
Publications
2018
State Bar of Texas Advanced Civil Trial Course
Strange Bedfellows-Indemnity and Insurance Agreements and Their Effects on Litigants
2018
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Commercial Vehicles and Workplace Injuries Course
Mining for Gold: Using FMCSA Rules (Among Other Things) to Help Win Your Case
2014
State Bar of Texas Advanced Personal Injury Law Course
Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Claims
Languages
English