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Virgil W. Yanta

also known as Virgil Yanta Sr.
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  • San Antonio, TX
  • Licensed for 37 years
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About Virgil

 "Rebuilding Shattered Lives" is not just a motto; rather, it's the very reason that I keep my doors open.


By limiting my caseload to just a special few on which I myself then can work, I maintain that personal touch so important to a meaningful attorney-client relationship.

And, since travel to an attorney's office is just one more hassle that most people could do without, I travel to my clients for their convenience whenever possible.

Practice areas

OtherBusinessDefective and dangerous productsBrain injuryPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 30%

  2. Brain injury: 15%

  3. Defective and dangerous products: 15%

  4. Business: 15%

  1. Trucking accident: 13%

  2. Car accident: 12%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish, French

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Contact

8000 Interstate 10 West
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Yanta Law

8000 Interstate 10 West
Suite 1500
San Antonio, TX, 78230

Justia

Martindale-Hubbell

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 198207/18/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2018
Care CommitmentState Bar of Texas2018
Advocate AwardChampion of Justice Society2018
Client ChampionMartindale-Hubbell®2018
Membership - William S. Sessions ChapterAmerican Inn of Court2016
Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial LawTexas Board of Legal Specialization1987
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerYanta Law Firm1991 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Highland Lakes Bar AssociationN/A2018 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesN/A2017 - Present
William S. Sessions American Inn of CourtN/A2016 - Present
Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors1999 - Present
State Bar of TexasN/AN/A
American Association for JusticeN/AN/A
San Antonio Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Hidalgo County Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Nueces County Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationN/AN/A
San Antonio Trial Lawyers AssociationN/AN/A
Kendall County Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Kendall County Bar AssociationPresident2003 - 2004
San Antonio Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident1994 - 1995
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationDirector1993 - 2005
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Advanced Personal Injury Law Seminar 2016Closing: Herd the Jurors Into the High Dollar Corral (Jury Argument: Yanta Supplement)2016
San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association"Improper Jury Impanelment,"1993
Texas Trial Lawyers Association"Venue Expansion,"1990
Texas Podiatric Medical Association"The Workers' Compensation Patient: An Attorney's Viewpoint,"1989
Texas Podiatric Medical Association"The Workers' Compensation Patient: An Attorney's Viewpoint,"1988
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Baylor University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1982
Texas A&M UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1977
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Advanced Personal Injury Law Seminar 2016Closing: Herd the Jurors Into the High Dollar Corral (Jury Argument: Yanta Supplement)2016
San Antonio Trial Lawyers AssociationImproper Jury Impanelment1993
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationVenue Expansion1990
Texas Podiatric Medical AssociationThe Workers' Compensation Patient: An Attorney's Viewpoint1989
Texas Podiatric Medical AssociationThe Workers' Compensation Patient: An Attorney's Viewpoint1988
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Wal-Mart v. Crosby, 295 S.W.3d 346 (Tex.App.-Dallas 2009, pet. denied)Crosby wins $996,225 from Wal-Mart.

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Mr Yanta is a very professional attorney

Posted by Rebecca Thu Sep 06 2018

I contacted Virgil Yanta after my family and I were involved in a vehicle accident back in late 2016. The qualities I look for in an attorney are intelligence, professionalism, very knowledgeable, humane, and helpful. Mr. Virgil Yanta possessed each of these qualities. He was very supported and always offered helpful, constructive advice. Mr. Yanta consulted and supported us every step of the way!
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The best I have seen

Posted by Jason HenneseySat Jun 17 2017

I have used Virgil Yanta for several legal matters one was as simple as getting a old ticket that had turned into a warrant dismissed, And is now currently working on a personal injury matter. His attention to detail is impeccable and the way he works a court room is unmatched. He is very compassionate and an all-around great guy. I will continue to use him every chance I get
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Shawn Smith, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 28, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the most knowledgeable litigators I have come across. Really goes the extra mile for his clients.

Alexander Wright, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 16, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Yanta is well respected in the legal community. He is an honorable advocate who truly cares for his causes and his clients.

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