Attorneys

Oscar A. Garza has been a champion for the rights of individuals and families who have been wronged by the negligence of others. Throughout his practice he has held negligent companies and individuals accountable for the harms and wrongs they have caused his clients. He has fought against the insurance industry throughout his career and represented the rights of individuals with the upmost professionalism.

In 2007, Oscar founded The Law Firm of Oscar A. Garza and focused his practice on serious injury and wrongful death cases resulting from trucking and auto accidents. The firm quickly grew to include offices in Eagle Pass and San Antonio.

From the firm’s San Antonio headquarters, Oscar oversees all cases throughout the state and is the firm’s lead trial attorney. He has recovered millions in settlements and verdicts on behalf of clients across Texas and Arkansas.

Oscar graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Baylor University. While at Baylor, he earned membership in the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and went on to graduate from Baylor University School of Law. He is a Lifetime Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and was named one of the “Top 100 Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers for 2013-2023.

Education:

• Baylor University, magna cum laude, 2000
• Baylor University School of Law, 2003

Bar Admissions:

• Texas 2003
• Arkansas 2012

Distinctions:

• Lifetime Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• SuperLawyer (2020-present)
• Top 100 Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers (2013-2023)
• Top 100 Lawyers Civil Plaintiff by the National Trial Lawyers (2016-2023)
• A. Scene Magazine – San Antonio Best Lawyers (Personal Injury) (2013-2023)
• Phi Beta Kappa

Affiliations:

• San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association President 2022
• San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association board member (2009- Present)
• San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association Vice President of Judicial Relations (2017)
• San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association Vice President of Public Affairs (2010)
• San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association Vice President of Legal Education (2014)
• Texas Trial Lawyers Association Director (2019-Present)
• Mexican American Bar Association of San Antonio
• San Antonio Bar Association
• Maverick County Bar Association

Bernardo’s professional experience gained over several years led him to the International Center for European Training in Berlin, Germany. He later collaborated with the law firm Berry Appleman & Leiden, located in San Francisco, California. He has also worked at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Del Rio, Texas, and at Mott, McChesney, Curtright and Armendáriz LLP in San Antonio, Texas.

Education:

• Baylor University School of Law in Waco, Texas

Damond began his legal career as a defense lawyer, representing some of the most powerful insurance companies and corporations in the world. That experience prepared him to better fight for the individuals and families whom he has represented since he changed the focus of his career more than a dozen years ago to solely represent people who have suffered a loss due to the negligence of those represented by large insurance companies and corporations

In 2011, Damond graduated from Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College in DuBois, WY. He has since returned to TLC graduate programs or regional workshops, to continue sharpening his trial lawyer skills. He has put what he learns there to use in his numerous trials before state and federal courts, across Texas and every other venue his cases have taken him. As a result, he was elected as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Damond is a graduate of Trinity University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He later graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law, where he served as an officer on the Board of Advocates, competed on the award-winning External Advocacy Program’s Mock Trial Team, and was a member of the Hispanic Law Student Association. He also attended the school’s Institute on World Legal Problems in Innsbruck, Austria, and was elected by the law school faculty as a National Member of the Order of Barristers

Damond currently serves on the board of directors for the Sally M. Kingsbury Sarcoma Research Foundation. He remains active with the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, for whom he served as a board member for many years, including holding the office of president in 2020. He is also a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Mexican American Bar Association, and the San Antonio Bar Association.

Bar Admissions:

• Texas 2004
• United States District Courts
  • Western District of Texas 2006
  • Southern District of Texas 2006
  • Eastern District of Texas 2006
  • Northern District of Texas 2006

Before joining the Law Firm of Oscar Garza as a law clerk in 2021, Anthony worked at the Locke Law Group which focused on both criminal and family law. During his time as a law clerk, Anthony was also a licensed student attorney for the Consumer Protection Clinic at St. Mary’s where he was able to help clients fight evictions due to financial hardships caused by COVID-19.

In his spare time, Anthony enjoys keeping up with Texas A&M athletics, golfing, and spending time with his dog, Scotch.

Education:

• Texas A&M University, B.S. Food Science & Technology, 2018
• St. Mary’s University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2022

Bar Admissions:

• Texas, 2022

Affiliations:

• San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association
• San Antonio Young Lawyers Association

Valeria has a devoted passion for helping others, which led to her decision to become an attorney. She earned her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2021. She was awarded the St. Mary’s University School of Law Dean’s Award and was a Dean’s List honoree. Valeria served as a staff writer for The Scholar: St. Mary’s Law Review on Race and Social Justice and worked as a student attorney at St. Mary’s Center for Legal and Social Justice through the Consumer Protection Clinic. During her last two years of law school, Valeria also worked as a research assistant for Professor Roberto Rosas, writing and editing annual legal publications.

Valeria practiced Immigration Law for over a year in San Antonio, Texas and was able to unite hundreds of families by helping them navigate the complexities of the immigration system. Valeria decided to take her skills to The Law Firm of Oscar A. Garza, PLLC, where she now zealously represents her clients in personal injury cases.

Education:

• B.S. Texas A&M International University, summa cum laude
• J.D. St. Mary’s University School of Law

Bar Admissions:

• Texas

David practiced as an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar County for the first two years as an attorney where he honed his skills as an expert litigator and established his courtroom presence.  David now works for The Law Firm of Oscar A. Garza, PLLC. in San Antonio, Texas, and continues to seek the thrill of the courtroom while fighting for the rights of his clients.

 
Education:

• B.A. University of Texas San Antonio, J.D. St. Mary’s School of Law

Bar Admissions:

• Texas

Mr. Rodriguez then worked in private practice until he became an Assistant District Attorney for the 293^rdJudicial District in March 2010.  As an Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Rodriguez prosecuted all types of juvenile and felony matters for the State of Texas.  Mr. Rodriguez now works in the Eagle Pass office for The Law Firm of Oscar A. Garza, PLLC, and now fights to protect client’s rights.  Mr. Rodriguez now focuses on personal injury cases and criminal defense at both the state and federal level.

Education:

• B.A. University of Texas San Antonio, cum laude
• J.D. Southern Methodit University, Dedman School of Law

Bar Admissions:

• Texas
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Affiliations:

• Texas District and County Attorney Associations (2010-2016)
• Maverick County Bar Association (2015-present)