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Mario E. de la Garza
also known as Mario E. de la Garza
About Mario
Biography
MARIO E. DE LA GARZA, a graduate of Harvard University and Northwestern University School of Law, represents victims of catastrophic personal injury. He has prevailed for victims of negligence in many contexts: wrongful death, electrical and burn injuries, traumatic brain injuries, workplace injuries, serious trucking and automobile collisions, and medical malpractice.
Mr. de la Garza has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He has been recognized as a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyer and as among the best lawyers in Houston by H Texas Magazine and Houstonia Magazine. The secret to Mr. de la Garza's success is simple: for him, every case is personal. A graduate of the prestigous Spence Trial Lawyers College, Mr. de la Garza is one of those trial lawyers that truly cares about his clients. He believes passionately that in order to get his clients justice, he must not only know the law and the facts pertinent to their case but must also put himself in their' shoes and learn how their injuries have changed their lives for the worse. Through this immersive and tireless work, Mr. de la Garza is able to discover and tell his clients' stories in powerful, human terms, so that the decisionmakers not only understand his clients' stories, but also feel their pain and anguish.
Mr. de la Garza's clients also benefit from his varied legal experience, which is rare for a personal injury attorney. He began his legal career as an appellate lawyer at Haynes and Boone, LLP, where he drafted appellate briefs and trial motions in complex civil matters. Mr. de la Garza now brings these writing and reseach skills to bear in his advocacy on behalf of injured persons. After years as an appellate lawyer, Mr. de la Garza gained international transaction experience at Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP. From this experience, Mr. de la Garza gained insight into how business entities anticipate and deal with risk, which is valuable in fighting the fight against personal injury defendants, who are almost always business entities.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 22 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
The de la Garza Law Group
1616 S. Voss, Suite 870, Houston, TX, 77057
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Mario E. de la Garza's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
17 Client Reviews
Mario E. de la Garza's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mario de la Garza is skilled, creative, ethical, experienced, hard-working, and has a compassion for his clients that makes him devoted to achieving their goals. I supervised Mario at the beginning of his career and have continued to consult with him ever since. Although I have 42 years of experience and was a judge for 19 years, I now often seek his counsel on my cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mario works tirelessly to implement winning strategies for clients. He cares about his clients and pays attention to important details. The results speak volumes."
"I had the opportunity of meeting Mario in 2012, and I can say he is one of the kindest and caring individuals that I have ever met. As a trial lawyer, he is diligant, caring, and a top notch advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mario is an intelligent and effective trial lawyer. He is an excellent attorney."
"Mario is an excellent attorney. I got to know him at Gerry Spence Trial lawyers College. Mario is great at analyzing cases and knows both the details and the big picture in cases very well. He also has experience with very complex personal injury cases and knows the law very well. Additionally, Mario has extensive experience with appellate work that gives him a valuable perspective when analyzing cases. Mario really cares about his clients and goes the extra mile for them."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Rising Star (Texas), Super Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyers (Personal Injury), Houstonia Magazine
2013
Houston's Top Lawyers 2013 (Personal Injury), H Texas Magazine
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top Lawyers (Personal Injury), Houstonia Magazine
2012
Houston's Top Lawyers 2012 (Personal Injury), H Texas Magazine
1998
David McCord Prize, Harvard University - Currier House
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Founder, The DLG Law Group
2015 - Present
Partner, Garcia de la Garza, LLP
2013 - 2015
Shareholder, Tucker, Barnes, Garcia & de la Garza, P.C.
2009 - 2010
Associate, Fleming & Associates (mass tort firm)
2007 - 2009
Associate (Corporate Section), Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP
2003 - 2007
Associate (Appellate Section), Haynes and Boone, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
F Warriors, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeMember
2012 - Present
Mexican-American Bar Association of HoustonMember
2012 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Erin Stow and Katy Bradley v. Longhorn Bar & Grill
The jury found Pennington and the Longhorn negligent and awarded Plaintiffs over $11 million.
Education
2003
Northwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Harvard University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2004
HBA Appellate Section Monthly Luncheon
Texas Supreme Court Update
Publications
2007
Texas Young Lawyers Association eNews
The Court's Charge in Texas: A Brief Overview
2006
The Appellate Advocate
The Age of Webcasting: Online Video Broadcasting of Supreme Court Oral Arguments
2004
State Bar of Texas
Post-verdict Preservation of Error (with lead author Murry B. Cohen)
Languages
Spanish
English