Mrs. Autumn Owen is a Partner at The Fuentes Firm, specializing in personal injury defense and wrongful death claims for clients in the transportation industry. With a strong foundation in insurance and litigation as a Licensed Litigation Claims Examiner prior to law school, she brings invaluable expertise to her practice.

A cum laude graduate of Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law, Mrs. Owen was an active member of the Moot Court Team and was inducted into the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. She also served as Chairperson for the Student Affairs Committee. Her diverse legal background includes work in personal injury, labor and employment, higher education, and criminal prosecution, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Public Service from Middle Georgia State University.

In addition to her legal practice, Mrs. Owen actively contributes to the Texas Trucking Association, serving as an Officer on the Emerging Leaders Council and participating in the Ad Hoc Tort Reform and Legislative/Regulatory Committees. Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) serves as the unified voice for the trucking industry in Texas. These efforts on the part of the industry contributed to significant legislation in 2021, including the newly enacted Actions Regarding Commercial Motor Vehicle chapter of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

Mrs. Owen also actively participates in the firm’s mentorship program, guiding young attorneys and clerks in their professional development.

Mrs. Owen’s recent trial success in Bexar County, where she achieved a jury verdict of only $22,650—well below the Plaintiffs’ $2.5 million demand—demonstrates her strategic acumen and commitment to her clients. She is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas and multiple U.S. District Courts.

Bar Admissions

• Supreme Court of Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Most Recent Jury Verdicts

• October 2024, Bexar County, TX, Plaintiffs asked for $2.5 million, Settlement offered $60,000, Jury Verdict $22,650.

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Texas Trucking Association – Emerging Leaders Counsel Officer
• Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Conferences & Seminars

• Texas Trucking Association Annual Conference, July 2024
• Texas Trucking Association Annual Conference, July 2023
• Advanced Evidence and Discovery, May 2023
• Texas Trucking Association Annual Conference, July 2022
• ABA Transportation Megaconference XV, March 2021
• Prosecuting and Defending Truck and Auto Collision Cases, January 2021

With her extensive experience and dedication to her clients, Mrs. Owen exemplifies the principles of integrity and excellence at The Fuentes Firm.