Mario L. Vasquez

Mario L. Vasquez

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 40 years

General practice Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: General Practice, Debt Collection, Employment & Labor ... +2 more

10375 Richmond Avenue, Suite 1510, Houston, TX

About Mario

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

General Practice 30%

Devote time as in-house counsel to corporation on retainer. Advise and represent business clients on type of corporation or partnership best for them, and provide advice on related matters. Draft and probate wills, and represent clients in contests, when required. Social security representation and appeals. Provide litigation services to current clients. Substantial experience in listed fields and education law.

26 years | 135 cases

30%
Debt Collection 25%

Represent clients in collection of debts owed corpto them pursuant to contract or open accounts. Also represent consumers under consumer protection laws, if no conflicts exist with existing clients. Experience in private sector for 12 years and for 16 years representing 7th largest school district in US. Have experience representing banks and financial institutions. Previously re-presented savings and loans, banks, doctors, and businesses in this area. Returned to private practice in March 2013

26 years | 100 cases

25%
Employment and Labor 20%

Advised school district human resource dept. on employment matters. Handled grievances, terminations and disciplinary matters. I am familiar with federal laws concerning employment discrimination. I have advised 3 and resolved issues for 3 clients since returning to private practice.

29 years | 100 cases

20%
Personal Injury 15%

Experience in wrongful death cases, personal injury due to accidents, vehicle or otherwise, or from assaults.

26 years | 50 cases

15%
Insurance 10%

Experience in suing insurances refusing to pay clients' legitimate claims.

26 years | 35 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Solo Law Practice

10375 Richmond Avenue, Suite 1510, Houston, TX, 77042

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Mario L. Vasquez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2014 | Consumer Protection

Great Lawyer!

Mr. Vasquez helped us to resolve an issue with a flooring company that had a defective product. His persistence and his excellent communication skills helped us to get the flooring issue resolved and replaced. I would highly recommend his services!

Posted by Nancy | February 19, 2014

A great experience

Mr. Vasquez was always available to us. Promptly returning our calls and willing worked within our busy schedules. Mr. Vasquez is very knowledgeable and has a clear understanding of the law and has a great ability in sharing this knowledge in a layperson's language.

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Expert Legal Advice

Wonderful, expertise legal advice provided. Represented me in a conference of the record with my supervisor. He was able to inform the supervisor of points she missed and how it was affecting me as a worker. Was able to calm my anxieties and give expert legal advice and how to proceed.

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Mario L. Vasquez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kimberly Washington

Debt collection lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Walter Hnot,

Debt collection lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mario is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Ginger Kelly

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael LeMond

Unknown lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel London

Employment and labor lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Henslee

Debt collection lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mario Vasquez. His skills and abilities are well known in Houston. He has the respect of his colleagues and an excellent reputation in the community."

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Kristopher Ahn

Litigation lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Debt collection lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Mark Land

Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Vasquez provides great advice and legal insight. I endorse him."

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Richard Arbuckle

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mario is an experienced lawyer who gives great answers on AVVO. He has special experience with Medicare issues in personal injury cases."

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Robert von Dohlen

General practice lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great asset to the legal community!"

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Hulett

General practice lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Ridings

Debt collection lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Ralls

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."

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Diane Cordova

Employment and labor lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mario Vasquez is an exceptional attorney with a vast knowledge base in a number of legal areas. He is a highly skilled litigator, a dedicated problem-solver, and his work ethic is unparalleled. He tackles each case with equal enthusiasm and has earned a high level of respect from the legal community. I enthusiastically recommend Mr. Vasquez for all of your legal needs."

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John O'Brien

Debt collection lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Dorothea Laster

General practice lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have enjoyed reading Attorney Vasquez's posts on AVVO over the recent months. Attorney Vasquez exhibits a command of a vast array of legal matters from Insurance and Probate Law to Family, Collections, Employment and Landlord Tenant. His advice is practical and on point. His experience shows. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Bruce Bain

Litigation lawyer

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Stuart Lautin

Real estate lawyer

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Judd Nemiro

Family lawyer

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Ed Walton

Insurance lawyer

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Dana Karni-Ilouz

Debt settlement lawyer

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Mark Land

Business lawyer

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Cristi Trusler

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Arbuckle

Personal injury lawyer

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Dwaine Massey

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Robert von Dohlen

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Robert Newton

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Lu Ann Trevino

Debt collection lawyer

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William Ridings

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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John Ralls

Oil and gas lawyer

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Joseph Callier

Litigation lawyer

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Clay Grover

Education lawyer

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Edgardo Colon

Business lawyer

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Richard Morris

Litigation lawyer

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Timothy Hightower

Litigation lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Top Contributor, AVVO

2014

Client's Choice, AVVO

2013

Certified Medicare Set-Aside Consultant, International Commission on Health Care Certification

2013

Top Contributor-General Practice, AVVO

2011

Certified Medicare Set Aside Professional, Louisiana Association of Self-Insured Employers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Mario L. Vasquez, Sole Practitioner

1997 - 2013

Assistant General Counsel, Houston Independent School District

1992 - 1997

Attorney, Martin & Farley, LLP

1990 - 1992

Attorney, Farley, Klaus & Smith, LLP

1983 - 1990

Attorney--Law Clerk (2 yrs), Law Offices of Gerald P. DeNisco, PC

Associations

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member and Former Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Houston Bar Association

Former Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cause No. 2011-59380; Alfred & Vasquez Assocs. v. Defendant CC, in 234th District Court of Harris County, Texas

Summary judgment for Plaintiff for the amount of the debt plus pre- and post judgment interest.

Cause No. 1019390; Lone Star v. J. Vasquez, et al.; in County Civil Court at Law No. 3 of Harris County, Texas

The parties reached settlement, and the case was nonsuited.

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Education

1985

University of Houston

Doctor of Jurisprudence

1975

University of Texas System, San Antonio

MA - Masters

1969

University of North Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2004

Texas Association of School Boards

"Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Workers Compensation"

2003

Meeting with District Officials

"An Overview of HISD"s Dispute Resolution Process"

2002

Presentation

"The Houston ISD Dispute Resolution Process"

Publications

2002

Written Paper presented at TASB Conference "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Workers Compensation"

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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