Veronica Valenzuela

Although the majority of my practice is focused on personal injury and business and civil litigation cases, I also have significant experience with family law and criminal law. Personal Injury. I have filed over 200 claims with numerous insurance carriers for wrongful death, truck accident, motor vehicle accident, pedestrian accident, slip & fall, trip & fall, and premises liability cases. Out of 166 claims that were successfully settled, at least 23 settled in litigation. Business & Civil Litigation. On the Plaintiff side, I have prosecuted: over 25 collection suits (5 against guarantors); breach of contract and conversion claims related to a real estate contract; and breach of contract claims related to funding agreements between a fuel supply company and one of its customers. All of these cases resulted in a judgment and/or a settlement that included payment. On the Defense side, I have defended individuals and businesses in the following: 8 collection actions (at least); 3 foreclosure actions; 6 business disputes involving truck use agreements and related joint ventures; 2 over-time wage violation actions in federal court; the enforcement of a frivolous mechanic’s lien; tax suits by county entities; a construction site dispute; and 2 administrative matters. My experience in Family Law started in 2010-2011 with referrals from friends, family and former clients. Since 2012, I have had a consistent caseload of agreed, uncontested and default divorces and the following type of cases: child support enforcement and defense; challenging paternity; adjudication of parentage; modification actions; suits establishing the parent child relationship; and changes of name of adults and children. My experience in Criminal Law is mostly at the federal level and includes the following type of cases: drug trafficking cases, bulk cash smuggling, transporting and harboring unlawful aliens, health care fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Collections

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

• Wrongful Death
• Truck/Oil Field Accidents

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  On Personal Injury Cases
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Payment plans are also available on a case by case basis.

Texas

Since 2003

5th Circuit

Since 2004

St. Mary's University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2003

University of Texas - San Antonio

B.A. (1995) | Criminal Justice

1987 - 2009

Hidalgo County Women's Bar Association

Member

2005 - Current

Texas State Bar  # 24042080

Member

2003 - Current

Hidalgo County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Texas State Bar of College

Member

2012 - 2012

Texas Trial Lawyer's Association

Member

2011 - 2011