For the third consecutive year, The Fuentes Firm has been named to the Fortune Best Small & Medium Workplaces in Texas list. We’re proud to be the top-ranked – and only – law firm on this list. To determine the list, Great Place To Work surveyed 116,000 employees across companies headquartered in Texas, ranking them…
In a disputed liability trucking case I tried in Bexar County with Partner Autumn Owen, a jury returned a complete defense verdict, finding our client zero percent liable and awarding the plaintiffs nothing. The case arose from a September 5, 2024 nighttime collision on the Loop 410 access road in San Antonio. Our client was…
In a damages-only trial in Hidalgo County, a jury returned a verdict of $225,000 after plaintiffs demanded $9 million. The plaintiff underwent lumbar surgery as a result of the crash and claimed he was too disabled to work, drive trucks, or bend over. The plaintiffs asked the jury for $9 million in noneconomic damages. The…
Law Clerkships Now hiring for Summer 2027 We don’t just litigate. We lead. The Fuentes Firm is a trial-focused insurance defense firm with a statewide reputation for excellence in commercial auto liability and trucking accident defense. We handle complex, high-stakes litigation for national and regional trucking companies and insurers – and we win. Now we’re…
Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine have honored The Fuentes Firm as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas. We are honored to be the top-ranked law firm in the list. To be selected, The Fuentes Firm surpassed rigorous benchmarks based on their ability to offer consistently positive experiences, building trust with leaders,…
In one of the toughest venues in Texas, a Harris County jury rejected a seven-figure damages claim in a trucking case, returning a verdict of just $162,000. The plaintiff alleged that our client’s 18-wheeler struck the cab of his parked truck in a lot, causing him to fall from his sleeper berth, hit his head,…
The Texas House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence is currently considering HB 4806 which seeks to counter excessive medical charges and claims. The bill addresses disclosure of referral relationships between lawyers and doctors, financial arrangements between lawyers and doctors, and guidelines for objective data to better define what charges are reasonable. It also refines…
A Goliad County jury recently returned a verdict in a trucking case where the Plaintiff sought $1.8 million in damages following a commercial motor vehicle collision. The defense team—led by Juan Fuentes, with Reid Rendon serving as second chair—represented the trucking company. Liability was admitted prior to trial, leaving only the amount of damages for…
At The Fuentes Firm, we pride ourselves on delivering results through hard work, truth, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. This was evident in our recent trial victory in Bexar County, where Autumn Owen made her debut as lead counsel alongside David Helmey as second chair. The Plaintiffs were represented by an attorney with…
June 11, 2024 — Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine have honored The Fuentes Firm as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas. This is the first time The Fuentes Firm has been named to this prestigious list, and we are honored to be the top-ranked law firm. To be selected, The Fuentes…