Alejandro Acosta
Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C.
Attorney Alejandro Acosta III is a partner at the firm of Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C., in El Paso, Texas. An El Paso native, Mr. Acosta dedicates his practice to personal injury law, serving clients New Mexico and Texas.
Mr. Acosta earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, and attained his law degree from the Arizona State Law School/ Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Additionally, he holds an Indian Law Certificate and has worked with various tribal nations in the state of Arizona.
Licensed to practice law since 2008, Mr. Acosta is admitted in Texas and New Mexico. He is also licensed by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Acosta has litigated several cases at the state, federal and appellate levels. He has experience with claims involving automobile accidents, dram shop liability, employment-related injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, premises liability, products liability and wrongful death. He has been involved in significant matters that have appeared in publications, including VerdictSearch and the Advocate, a publication of the State Bar of Texas.
Prior to founding Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C., Mr. Acosta developed his legal skills and experience by working as a research attorney for a Texas Court of Appeals judge. He then gained further legal experience by working as an associate at a private personal injury law firm.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- New Mexico
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- Texas
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- U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
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- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
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- English
- Spanish
- Partner
- Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C.
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- Partner
- Flores, Tawney & Acosta, P.C.
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- Associate Attorney
- Scherr & Legate PLLC
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- Research Attorney
- 8th Court of Appeals
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- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
- J.D. (2008) | Law
- Indian Legal Program
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- St. Mary's University
- B.A. (2004) | History
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- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2022
- Lawyer of Distinction
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2018-2021
- Top 40 Under 40
- National Trial Lawyers
- 2018
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Activities: Board of Directors, current
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- El Paso Trial Lawyers Association
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- Activities: Treasurer, 2016-2017; President-Elect, 2017-2018; President, 2018-2019; Board Member Officer, 2019-Present
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- Texas Bar Foundation
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- American Association of Justice (AAJ)
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- Activities: AAJ Minority Caucus
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- New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
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- Federal Bar Association
- Member
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- Texas Bar Foundation
- Fellow
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- State Bar of New Mexico # 142516
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- State Bar of Texas
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- Texas Courts Should Look to the Basic Principles of Venue When Facing Unconscionability Challenges to Arbitration Agreements
- The Advocate; State Bar Litigation Section Report
- Navigating Expert Discovery, Spring Legal Bootcamp
- Dram Shop Liability, El Paso Paralegal Association
- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Alejandro Acosta
Client Testimonial: Fabian David Aguayo
Client Testimonial: Ruben Granados
Testimonio de la Cliente: Graciela Pina
Testimonio del Cliente: Rodrigo Osoria
Testimonios de las Clientes: Delia & Leslie Bustos
