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Gary Lawrence Rodriguez
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Biography
Gary is a practicing trial lawyer in Austin, Texas. Gary earned a Bachelor of Arts from Schreiner University in 1989, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 1992. Upon admission to the State Bar of Texas, Gary served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas from 1993 to 1995. Subsequently, Gary worked as an Associate Attorney with Flahive, Ogden, & Latson, P.C., the preeminent workers’ compensation insurance defense firm in the State of Texas. During Gary's tenure with Flahive, Ogden, & Latson, P.C., Gary defended hundreds of workers’ compensation claims throughout the State of Texas.
In 1997, Gary joined Paul Schorn in forming the law firm of Rodriguez & Schorn, P.C. For five years, Rodriguez & Schorn, P.C. represented employees in connection with all phases of workers’ compensation claims. The firm also represented employees of non-subscribers and provided representation for claims of workers’ compensation retaliation; discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, age, religion, and disability; and violations of the Texas Whistle Blowers Act.
In 2002, Gary and Allen Craddock formed Rodriguez & Craddock, P.C. For almost nine years the firm provided zelous representation to injured employees in the Austin San Antonio area.
Currently, The Law Office of Gary L. Rodriguez focuses on trial law, workers' compensation law, and serious personal injury cases, including representation of employees of non-subscribers. Gary has represented hundreds of injured employees at Benefit Review Conferences, Contested Case Hearings, and in Appeals to the Appeals Panel. Gary has tried twelve new law Workers Compensation cases to juries, winning nine, losing two, and one ended in a mistrial. In addition, in June of 2004, Gary tried a two week non-subscriber wrongful death jury trial in Judge Margaret Cooper's court (353rd Judicial District, Travis County), which resulted in a seventeen million dollar jury verdict—10 million in actual damages and 7 million in punitive damages—against Borden’s Milk. Gary is also a licensed vocational nurse, and his other professional associations include membership in the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association, the Austin Bar Association, and the Hispanic Bar Association. Additionally, Gary is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, and a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College. In addition, Gary was a speaker at the Advanced Workers’ Compensation Seminar sponsored by the Texas State Bar, and his topic was Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits and Wrongful Death Claims.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-25%
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Licensed in Texas for 32 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Gary L. Rodriguez, P.C.
P.O. Box 93009, Austin, TX, 78749
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Gary Lawrence Rodriguez's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 41 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Rick | April 8, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Not worth the time
Called Gary Lawrence Rodriguez regarding potential workman’s comp case and he came of as arrogant and responses indicated he wanted to spend as little time on the phone as possible before blowing me off good thing I ended up not retaining this man .
Posted by Cody | February 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The absolute Best
Can't recommend enough this lawyer for workers comp cases. Gary and his team answered all my questions and kept me up to date on my case. If you are looking for someone to represent you don't look any further
Posted by Amberlee | November 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing Lawyer
I can’t find the words to show how grateful I am to Gary Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez took my case after losing my husband and being denied death benefits. He absolutely was brilliant in his strategy for my case. The opposing attorney was left baffled and the lost for words. This win was life-changing fo...
Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Attorney Around
If you are looking for a great attorney, Gary Rodriguez is the attorney for you! He has gone out of his way to fight for me in court on my workman's compensation case. His staff, Harry and Randy, are also great. I don't have anything negative to say about this team of amazing attorneys.
Posted by Terrance | January 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hard working
I am extremely grateful that Mr. Rodriguez represented me. He worked hard and tirelessly on his representation. There was nothing he wasn’t prepared for. I strongly recommend him should you find yourself ever in need of a workers compensation lawyer. He will leave no stone unturned. Thank you sir fo...
Gary Lawrence Rodriguez's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I had a personal injury death case that I was working on, and the widow needed help getting death benefits for her family. Gary took the case on, and got the lady lifetime death benefits!! He did a great job. He's my go-to WC lawyer!"
"Besides being extremely smart and experienced in a unique field of law, Gary's intensity with which he cares about doing what's best for his client is what impresses me most. He's a great example of what excellent lawyers should do and be."
"I can highly recommend this lawyer. While I was an appeals panel judge with TWCC (aka DWC) I had the honor to listen to his advocacy on behalf of his clients. He was always well prepared, knowledgeable and professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary works hard for the injured worker at a time when Texas law is often against the injured. He takes pride in what he does, he doesn't just push the paper, he'll try the case and has a genuine passion for what he does."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Gary for over two decades. At one time we were with the same firm. Now we are on opposite sides."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer based on knowing him for 20 years, including several years together at the Texas Attorney General's Office and 5 years as law partners (1997-2002). Extremely knowledgeable about the complicated field of workers' compensation law and very hardworking. If you have been injured at work and want a bull dog fighting for your rights, call Mr. Rodriguez."
"I endorse Gary Rodriguez. I have known Gary for years and have found him to be a skilled attorney who knows workers' compensation law."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have locked horns with him over the years. He is a formidable opponent!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is well known in the community and recognized as a top notched Workers' Compensation attorney. His experience on the defense side is helpful in representing claimants."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him professionally and find him to be innovative, resourceful, and knowledgeable of the law. In my opinion, he would be a zealous advocate for any client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is an outstanding lawyer and one of the foremost authorities in the state on Workers Compensation law. I had occasion to work with him in s criminal case. Although it was not in his area of expertise, he acquainted himself so well on the facts and applicable law I was truly impressed. I have worked with very few lawyers who are as insightful and detail oriented as Gary. I simply cannot say enough about him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
The College of the State Bar of Texas, Chair, The College of The State Bar of Texas
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Gary L. Rodriguez, PC
2003 - 2013
Attorney Managing Partner, Rodriguez & Craddock, P.C.
1998 - 2002
Attorney Manageing Partner, Rodriguez & Schorn, P.C.
1995 - 1997
Attorney, Flahive, Ogden & Latson, A Professional Corporation
1993 - 1995
Assistant Attorney General, Texas Attorney General's Office
Associations
2004 - Present
Capital Area Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2005 - 2005
College of the State Bar of TexasPast Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
$17 Million given in worker's death
$17 Million Jury Trial Verdict
Education
1992
South Texas College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Schreiner University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Labor & Employment Law Section
Workers' Compensation Nuts and Bolts
Publications
2004
State Bar of Texas Advanced Workers' Compensation Course
Texas Workers' Compensation Death Benefits and Nonsubscriber Wrongful Death Claims
Languages
Spanish
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Q&A
I’m completely lost on what to do and need specific answers and guidance? Every lawyer I call is clueless or refers me out
31 Dec 2020
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Pending Surgeries, Statutory MMI, IR Rating
13 Nov 2014
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If my doctor releases me to sedentary work and my job doesn't offer a position, what happens?
14 Nov 2014