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Draper Tobias Rodriguez
also known as Toby Rodriguez
About Draper
Biography
Mr. Rodriguez atteneded McMurry University in Abilene, Texas where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in English/Writing and History as well as a minor in Political Science in 1999.
Upon completion of his degree Mr. Rodriguez attended Texas Tech University School of Law. While at Texas Tech, Mr. Rodriguez did take advantage of a study abroad program for which he lived in Guanajuato, Mexico for the summer studying Mexican Business Law and NAFTA. Upon completion of the requirements for the degree, Mr. Rodriguez was awarded his Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 2003. He likewise took and passed the Texas State Bar the same year.
Since being licensed Mr. Rodriguez has been his firm's managing attorney in Lubbock office. Likewise, Mr. Rodriguez and his firm have recently opened an office in Abilene for which Mr. Rodriguez is the managing attorney as well. Mister Rodriguez has represented Claimant's in the Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, Abilene, San Angelo, San Antonio and Fort Worth field offices of the Texas Department of Insurance-Division of Workers' Compensation (formerly the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission). He has represented Claimants in other states such as Ohio, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Louisianna, who required assistance with their Texas Workers' Compensation claims. Mister Rodriguez has represented Claimants before all levels of the Texas Department of Insurance-Division of Workers' Compensation resolving both medical and indemnity benefit issues, County and District courts of the state, State Appellate courts, and Federal District Courts.
Mister Rodriguez has focused most of his legal work on Texas Workers' Compensation claims; however, he and his firm provide services for a multitude of issues and also specialize in representing persons who were injured due to the negligence of another party; including but not limited to automobile accidents, slip and falls, and products liabilities. In addition, the firm excells at resolving the complex issues which will arise when a client has both a Workers' Compensation claim as well as a third party claim/lawsuit against a negligent party.
Mister Rodriguez has been selected to speak on Workers' Compensation issues, and most recently has been asked to speak at a State Bar of Texas continuing legal education seminar on Workers' Compensation issues.
Mister Rodriguez resides in Lubbock with his wife and two children, is an avid reader, published historian, and outdoorsman who enjoys the shooting sports.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
75%
23 years | 2,000 cases
Personal Injury
25%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 22 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Miller & Bicklein P C
4920 South Loop 289, Suite 103A, Lubbock, TX, 79414
Law Offices of Miller & Bicklein
500 Chestnut, Suite 213, Abilene, TX, 79602
Law Offices of Miller & Bicklein
1330 East 8th Street, Suite 410, Odessa, TX, 79761
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Debt Settlement
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2015 | Debt Settlement
Couldn't Be Happier!
I was struck at a stop light by a driver who was high, had no license and was in an automobile that wasn't registered in his name. He totaled my car, and struck several more along the way. I clearly took the brunt of the impact. Despite having run into a lack of coverage initially and a denial by ...
Draper Tobias Rodriguez's Lawyer Endorsements
"Draper is a very knowledgeable attorney with a clear desire to help those in need of the best possible legal representation. If you are injured and have a claim in his area, you would be well served by seeking his consult."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have lectured with Attorney Rodriguez at the annual Texas Workers' Compensation seminar. I have always found him to be professional and knowledgeable in regards to workers comp claims."
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"A good workers' comp case can turn bad in a hurry if you don't have the right lawyer on your side. So don't wait for the insurance to start jerking you around. If you have a workers' comp case in west Texas, you need to hire Toby Rodriguez. He has years of experience and not only knows the law, but is liked and respected by judges, defense lawyers, and insurance adjusters all alike. Despite his friendly demeanor, he means business and will do what it takes to get the best results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Draper "Toby" is a straight shooting attorney that works hard to get results for his clients. I rely on Toby's expertise in workers compensation law and refer clients to him knowing that they will be well taken care of."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Avvo top Contributor, Avvo.com
2015
AVVO rated Excellent Workers' Compensation Attorney, Avvo.com
2015
AVVO top contributor Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury, avvo.com
2014
Avvo Top Contributor Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury, avvo.com
2013
2013 Top Contributor Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury, avvo.com
1998
Park and Wilson Scholarship for Outstanding Writer, McMurry University
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Managing Attorney, The Law Offices of Miller & Bicklein
Associations
2022 - Present
Llano Estacado Chapter Quail Forever #3231Treasurer
2022 - Present
Llano Estacado Chapter Quail Forever #3231Treasurer
2004 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Workers' CompensationMember
2004 - Present
Lubbock County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2023 - 2023
South Plains Girls Softball AssociationAssistant Coach
2019 - 2019
Lubbock Coooper Little LeagueAssistant Coach
2017 - 2022
Llano Estacado Chapter Quail Forever #3231At-Large Board Member
2012 - 2023
Girl Scouts of AmericaVolunteer
2003 - 2014
Texas Young Lawyers Association-LubbockMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Claimant suffered injury, entitled to Temporary Income Benefits; MO-18287315-01
Claimant suffered a compensable injury and entitled to Temporary Income Benefits
Claimant shows Carrier dispute of extent, MMI, and IR; Claimant awarded SIBs-15100533-01
Claimant retained his extent of injury, MMI date, IR, Carrier waived all disputes, and Claimant entitled to Supplemental Income Benefits
Death Benefits payable to spouse and grandson; 17274083-01
Grandson entitled to Death Benefits as a dependent and wife of Decedent entitled to Death Benefits as spouse.
TDI-DWC Docket No. 13-126938-01
Beneficiary is entitled to the Death Benefits
Texas Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel Decision 110391
Hearing Officer found the compensable injury was not a cause of the death; however, the Carrier had waived their right to dispute the Death benefits and thusly the spouse and the decedent's dependent child were entitled to Death benefits.
Education
2003
Texas Tech University School of Law
Doctorate of Jurisprudence
1999
McMurry University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Guanajuato
Speaking Engagements
2023
Workers' Compensation Law 101
Medical Benefits
2018
Advanced Workers' Compensation Law Course/Best of Advanced Workers Compensation 2018: Top Rated Presentations
Oh My MMI!
2013
Handling Your First (or next) Workers' Compensation Case
Overview of Benefits
2007
Business Law
Overveiw of Texas Workers' Compensation
Publications
2023
State Bar of Texas
Medical Benefits
2018
State Bar of Texas
Oh My, MMI!
2013
Handling Your First (or next) Workers' Compensation Case
Overview of Benefits
2003
The Encyclopedia of American Military HIstory
McKenzie, Ranald S.
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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Q&A
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Can I sue for medical care and for lost wages 2 years after on company sponsor event caused injury?
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Q&A
Does this qualify for workers comp?
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Legal Guides
Legal Guide
MMI in Texas
04 Mar 2019
Legal Guide
Temporary Income Benefits
13 Mar 2014
Legal Guide
In Texas is it Workers' Compensation or Something Else
18 Oct 2013