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Justin Allen Hill

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  • San Antonio, TX
  • Licensed for 14 years
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About Justin

Justin was born and raised in the small town of Burkburnett, Texas to a school teach Mother and high school football coach Father. After graduating from Burkburnett High School, he received his B.B.A. in Management magna cum laude from Texas A&M University. While at Texas A&M, Justin was awarded multiple academic scholarships and awards. He was active in student organizations, including serving as a Fish Camp Counselor and an opinion columnist for the Texas A&M student newspaper, The Battallion.

 

After graduating from Texas A&M University, Justin attended Baylor Law School on an academic scholarship. Justin graduated from Baylor Law School cum laude. At Baylor Law School, Justin was elected by his peers to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the Baylor Law Review for a one year term. As Editor-in-Chief, Justin was responsible for overseeing the publication of the Baylor Law Review for one full academic year. His comment entitled The Quagmire of Personal Notification: When Is a Party Sufficiently Notified to Trigger the Motion for Rehearing Timetables Under the APA?, 58 Baylor L. Rev. 525 (2006) was published in the Baylor Law Review. Justin was also a member of the Order of the Barristers, the Baylor Law School Advocacy Team, and was picked as a top ten speaker in the Baylor Law School moot court competition.

 

In 2007, Justin joined the Watts Guerra Craft LLP’s San Antonio office. He was named partner at the end of his first year with the firm. Justin has worked all aspects of case investigation, case intake and trial preparation while at the firm.  Importantly, he has been a member of many trial teams in which the cases settled on the eve of trial or went to jury verdict. In August 2008, Justin tried a wrongful death case in Guadalupe County, Texas against a well-known local defendant. After a week long trial, the jury found for the plaintiffs. Along with his work prosecuting lawsuits, Justin has spoken at conferences across the State of Texas on a variety of legal topics. In addition to speaking, he has authored papers discussing automotive product liability, case investigation, joint theories of liability, and trucking (18-wheeler) litigation that have been presented at multiple continuing legal education programs.

 

Justin maintains a national practice in the areas of personal injury litigation, commercial and business litigation, personal injury caused by drunk drivers, injury and damages caused by 18-wheeler trucks, products liability, pharmaceutical drug litigation, bus accident litigation, oil & gas issues, and wrongful death issues. He is licensed to practice in the state courts of Texas, and the United Sates District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. Justin is a member of the San Antonio Bar Association, the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, the Oil and Gas Section of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA), and the Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG). Also, in and out of the office, Justin is an advocate for those who have been injured or lost loved ones as a result of a drunk driver, and he is an active supporter and participant in the activities of the South Texas chapter of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

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Practice areas

Trucking accidentWrongful deathCar accidentPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 40%

    9 years

  2. Car accident: 20%

  3. Wrongful death: 20%

    9 years

  4. Trucking accident: 20%

    9 years

Languages spoken

English

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200705/31/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers73
Legal guides11
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarTexas Super Lawyers2019
Rising StarTexas Super Lawyers2018
SA Top Personal Injury Plaintiff LawyerSA Scene Magazine2018
Rising StarTexas Super Lawyers2017
Rising StarTexas Super Lawyers2016
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2013
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2013
Rising StarTexas Super Lawyers2013
Rising StarTexas Super Lawyers2012
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2012
Order of the BarristersBaylor University School of Law2005
Edwin P. Horner Oil & Gas AwardBaylor University School of Law2005
Top 10 Speaker AwardStrasburger & Price Moot Court Competition2005
Ford ScholarTexas A&M University2002
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerHill Law Firm2015 - Present
PartnerRamsey Hill2012 - Present
PartnerWatts Guerra Craft LLP2009 - 2012
Associate/PartnerWatts Law Firm2007 - 2009
Summer ClerkWinstead Sechrest & Minick2006 - 2006
Summer ClerkClark, Thomas, & Winters2006 - 2006
Judicial InternFederal District Court for Western District of Texas2006 - 2006
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
State Bar of Texas, Oil, Gas and Energy Law SectionMember2012 - Present
San Antonio Young Lawyers AssociationMember2009 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2007 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers Association AdvocatesMember2007 - Present
San Antonio Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
San Antonio Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2007 - Present
Attorneys Information Exchange GroupMember2007 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember2007 - Present
Baylor Law ReviewEditor In Chief2006 - 2007
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
WebsitePersonal Injury Attorney San Antonio2017
Texas Bar CLEDiscovery in Trucking Litigation2008
Texas Trial Lawyers Association CLEAutomotive Products Cases2008
State Bar of TexasProportionate Responsibility2008
Baylor Law ReviewThe Quagmire of Personal Notification: When Is a Party Sufficiently Notified to Trigger the Motion for Rehearing Timetables Under the APA?2007
Safer AutomobilesPosts Updated DailyN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Baylor University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2007
Texas A&M UniversityBBA2004
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Texas Causes of Action SeminarResponsible Third Party Practice2007
Advanced Paralegal SeminarJoint Theories of Liability and Trucking Discovery2007
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Ernie Rodriguez v. Pioneer Drilling CompanyConfidential Settlement
Harris v. BorriesConfidential Settlement
Leslie Fischer v. TNT Crane & Rigging and John JonesConfidential Settlement
Arturo Suarez et. al. v. Texas Lutheran University et. al.Jury Verdict for Plaintiffs. Currently, on appeal
Unfiled Drunk Driving Wrongful Death CaseConfidential Settlement
McClennan County Trucking CaseConfidential
Campos et. al v. Americanos USA and Greyhound Bus LinesConfidential Settlement
Unfiled Pedestrian/Vehicle Wrongful Death AccidentConfidential Settlement

Reviews

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Personal Injury

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From the moment we called Justin he and his team were on it. We were given details and updates throughout the case. Made a tough situation really easy to deal with and we could not have been any more pleased with the results. Thank you to Justin and his team!
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Compassionate, thorough and professional

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Justin's office represented my parents after a very serious car accident caused by another party. Both of my parents were injured, with my mothers injuries being very serious. This was of course an incredibly difficult time for my entire family. I asked several friends to help me find good representation and luckily was referred to Justin. He was very patient and kind when dealing with them from the first meeting. My father is not a man to trust a lawyer, and was not in favor of hiring an attorney, but there came a point where we were unable to get mandatory care for my mother due to the medicare and insurance company regulations. Justin's services were retained at this time and he resolved the issue immediately. From that time forward, his office handled the insurance companies, medicare and the facilities that provided care to my mother for over seven months. He was so fair and caring that even Daddy grew to be very fond of him. I would highly recommend Justin to anyone in need of a lawyer.
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Did a great job! Really helped me, answered any of questions/concerns.
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Excellent firm, Excellent lawyer.. Represented me in a drunk driving incident

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I was hit by a drunk driver and had no clue what to do. I spoke to Justin Hill the next morning and he immediately directed me through the proper procedures. Everyone that I spoke to was knowledgeable and kind. Justin was successful in winning my case. His professionalism is second to none.

Elite Representation from a Great Individual

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Negative connotations used to come to my mind when I thought of the term "trial lawyer", but Justin Hill surely changed those preconceptions. Justin represented my family in a gross negligence case resulting in the death of our mother. Mr. Hill was immensely sympathetic to our family during our time of grieving. He shared that had a similar experience in his own life. He understands the difficult process families go through in times like these. We were extremely satisfied with Justin's keen legal knowledge, and expert council. As well, Justin has a master ability to explain the more complex details of process. He kept us abreast of impertinent case matters. We were well informed, but also not distressed by the more difficult side of things. He was incredibly honest with our family, and we were always comforted by his assurances. Justin exhibited great character, and was an extremely professional individual. When you need strong representation from a trustworthy lawyer, keep him in mind. We couldn't have expected anything better than Justin Hill.
Justin Hill's response: Thank you, Daniel. It was my pleasure and privilege to represent your family and get to know you not only as clients but also as my friends.

Very knowledgable, attentive, and quick to help with my matter.

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I contacted Justin to get some advice and insight to corporate contracts after the passing of some loved ones. He was sensitive to the situation, honest, and quick to get back with me. I was impressed with the attentivness he portrayed and would recommend him to anyone. Should I need further advise on this matter or any other legal matter, I will contact him knowing he will help me or point me in the right direction...was very pleased with his legal knowledge and thankful for the time he spent addressing my issue.
Justin Hill's response: Caroline, Thanks for trusting me to help you out with your legal needs. It was a pleasure working with you. JH

Highly recommend Excellent and Trustworthy Attorney

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I highly recommend Justin HIll, to anyone out there that is looking to obtain a trust worthy, and responsive Attorney. . I contacted Justin, when I had been involved in a car accident. I wasn't sure about the legal process when it came to my injuries or in trying to fix my vehicle. Justin was very good in advising me on my rights when it came to the law and had a great ability in explaining the process to me. Additionally, I have seen Justin's work for MADD South Texas Affiliate for the last four years firsthand. I have known him to be a very passionate, and caring Attorney when representing our MADD victims. As an Attorney, he is very knowledge in personal injury and wrongful death cases. According to our MADD victims, they all have said that he has shown compassion for them and works their cases to the best of his ability.

Very Strategic

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I contacted Justin about a month ago regarding a complicated surgical malpractice case, and he was extremely knowledgeable and thorough. What's more is that he was strategic with his response and with recommending a solution. The case ended up going our way and we were very satisfied with the outcome. I will definitely seek Justin Hill in the future for other legal issues.

Wonderful Experience

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About three years ago I became a victim of a drunk driving accident. My mom reached out to MADD for help. They said I was in need of legal representation and Justin was on their list of suggested attorneys. Justin explained all of my rights as a victim and promised that he would do everything he could to make the best of the situation that I was in. He made it clear from the beginning that he was an attorney that was only interested in helping true victims, not people who were out to make a few extra dollars. I felt very comfortable with Justin and his team. They kept me informed every step of the way and explained the progress of the case in terms that I was able to understand. Justin always seemed knowledgeable on the laws and my rights. He fought hard for me and explored every possible avenue to give me the best outcome. In the end, he was able to settle my case with the insurance companies for more than what was initially expected. I would be happy to recommend Justin to anyone who is in need of legal representation. Just is extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and sensitive to my needs not only as a client but as a person as well. If I am ever in need of an attorney again (hopefully not!) I'll definitely be contacting Justin and his team again!
Justin Hill's response: Ashley, It was my pleasure getting to know you and a privilege being able to help you. Sometimes we get to help fight the right fight for good people. Thank you. JH

Highly Recommend Knowledgeable Lawyer involving Negligent Automobile Accidents and Personal Injury

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I recommend Justin Hill for legal representation in the areas of negligence in company’ safety policies in the trucking industry, drunk driving, texting while driving and personal injury cases. Justin worked hard to pursue justice in our case. A DWI employee that was driving with a suspended license while working collided head on with my daughter while she was driving. Justin Hill's professional knowledge of the laws and procedures involving our case,his skills in mediation, his sensitivity and understanding of the traumatic experience of the DWI as it impacted my daughter along with myself and husband were out standing and to be commended. Justin's ability to present information, provide structure and meaning to our sessions with him along with his ability to listen and be patient with our feelings as we processed are to be commended. He always listened to our concerns and kept us up to date on the case. I am happy to share with you that the case had a successful ending on many levels. Not only did my daughter receive a monetary settlement, but she also received a non-monetary settlement involving company policy changes that will hopefully prevent further DWI's. I believed this case moved quickly due to his investment, hard work and commitment. We are grateful for Justin Hill for putting a value on life by "fighting" for these settlements and presenting the non-monetary settlement involving policy changes which created a more responsible corporate citizen as an outcome for this company involved in our DWI case.
Justin Hill's response: Janet, Getting to know Ray, Leslie, and yourself has been a great experience. You all were great clients and I am lucky that I was able to represent you. Thank you for the kind words and I hope to see you all very soon. JH
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Attorney endorsements

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Melissa Dorman, Litigation Attorney on Nov 6, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I worked with Justin in a complex product liability case, and was impressed with his ability to grasp highly technical engineering issues. He was a very effective advocate for his clients, both in and out of the courtroom. He worked tirelessly to obtain a just result for them.

John Ramsey, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 29, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker

Justin Hill is a very talented lawyer. He is tenacious, intelligent, and driven. He will never give up on any task and always seeks to find the truth, despite unsurmountable odds. I endorse Justin without reservation and applaud him for his resolve and commitment to his clients and our profession.

Michael Baseluos, Trucking accident Attorney on Nov 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Very skilled in personal injury particularly trucking accidents and wrongful death. Familiar with all laws and regulations so he knows how to effectively win trucking cases. He has played an integral role in cases involving millions in personal injury damages. He is very compassionate and hard working as well. Great lawyer.

Justin McMinn, Trucking accident Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Justin is a fantastic lawyer that goes to bat for his clients. Highly recommend him if you are in need of a personal injury attorney.

Michael Blanchard, Litigation Attorney on May 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Justin cares passionately for his clients and works tirelessly for them. He knows how to win.

Sean Crandall, Litigation Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Justin is very dedicated to his clients and their interests. He knows the law well, and knows how to use the law to achieve beneficial results, while maintaining strict integrity. He has my unqualified endorsement.

Leonard Gabbay, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Justin Hill is tenacious and a great advocate for his clients. You can't go wrong hiring him. He is resourceful and knows what he's doing in the courtroom. I highly recommend Justin Hill if you need a personal injury lawyer.

John Fotopoulos, Litigation Attorney on Oct 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Emily Jeffcott, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 8, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Justin is a rare breed of attorney who tirelessly fights for his clients.

Paul Paschal, Litigation Attorney on Sep 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Stockton Briggle, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Justin is someone I would recommend to anyone looking for superior representation in a personal injury case. He is a fantastic lawyer who aggressively represents his clients. I highly endorse him to anyone looking for a lawyer.

George Davis, Litigation Attorney on May 13, 2013
Relationship: Other

I knew Justin in law school. He was a top student in law school and, based on his career, appears to be on his way to becoming one of the top litigators in Texas.

Joseph Sampson, Litigation Attorney on May 9, 2013
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer.

Jason Dow, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Alexander Begum, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 20, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Justin is a passionate and agressive lawyer. He cares about his clients and the outcome he is able to achieve for them. Justin has the tenacity and skill set to get the job done.

Randeep Hira, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Justin Hill is an excellent lawyer with years of experience handling personal injury cases. He is the first lawyer I refer my clients to when they need help with a personal injury case.

Gary Heslin, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. He has showed continued support within the Avvo community towards my contributions and has a well established reputation.

Adam Loewy, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I give my highest endorsement to Justin Hill. I have known Justin for almost 10 years and watched him learn the craft at one of the top PI firms in the state and then launch his own shop. He is extremely smart and very good at getting to the nuances of the case - a skill most lawyers don't have. This attention to detail dramatically increases the value of cases. More importantly, he cares deeply about his clients. He is always available to talk and I have personally seen him help his clients in a variety of ways. He is a top flight lawyer - and an overall good guy. I highly endorse him.

John Phillips

I endorse Attorney Hill. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos.

Bradley Pierce, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 5, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Justin is a hard worker and a passionate advocate for his clients.

John Zinda, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 2, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Justin HIll is one of the most intelligent intelligent attorneys I have encountered. He is a skilled litigator and has a passion for his work. I would highly recommend him to any potential client.

David Canales, Litigation Attorney on Nov 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse and recommend Justin as a lawyer. He is bright, passionate and well regarded. He is dedicated to his client's causes and his results speak for themselves.

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