I am here to help my clients get through their legal troubles in their time of crisis. In doing so, I take the time to carefully listen to what the client wants and needs. Then I explain all their legal options to them in clear, simple, and easy to understand terms. Finally, I fight hard to get them the best possible outcome I can under their particular circumstances. I try to perform all these services at a reasonable price, and offer payment plans on most cases. I always offer a free phone consultation as well. That way my clients can immediately get a sense of what needs to be done in their case without having to make an appointment and come into my office just to get a simple question answered. If I cannot handle a particular case, I will generally be able to refer the client to another attorney who can help them out with their problem. The Gordon Law Firm, P.C. - We are Fighting for Freedom & Justice!
Credentials & Experience:
Over 20 Years Experience as a Texas Trial Lawyer
Graduated in Top 10% of class at St. Mary’s School of Law
Staff Writer and Editor of St. Mary’s Law Journal
Author of Numerous Articles in publications such as St. Mary’s Law Review and San Antonio Lawyer Magazine
Formerly worked at Texas Fourth Court of Appeals
100's of hours of Continuing Legal Education in relevant Practice Areas
10.0 Perfect Rating from AVVO.com Lawyer Rating Website
Awards:
Order of the Coif Award for law school class ranking
Corpus Juris Secundum Award for Highest Grade in law school Torts class
State Bar of Texas Best Human Interest Story - "Gerry Goldstein - For the Defense"
“Pro Bono College” of the State Bar of Texas for “outstanding contributions” to help poor and low income clients
State Bar of Texas Best Series - "Mental Health Issues, Mental Incapacity & the Bexar County Court System."
Articles Authored:
"The Prospects for Challenging the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons in Light of the International Court of Justice's Ruling on the Issue"- St. Mary's Law Journal, v. 2 (1997)
"Are You Competent to Handle a Competency Hearing?" - San Antonio Lawyer Magazine (2003)
"Judicial Profile - Bexar County District Judge Philip Meyer" - San Antonio Lawyer Magazine (2004)
"Judicial Profile - Bexar County District Judge Philip Kazen" - San Antonio Lawyer Magazine (2005)
"Judicial Profile - Bexar County District Judge Karen Pozza" - San Antonio Lawyer Magazine (2006)
"New Duties to Protect Client Information" - San Antonio Lawyer Magazine (2007)
"Judicial Profile - Bexar County District Judge Juanita Vasquez-Gardener" - San Antonio Lawyer Magazine (2010)
"Judicial Profile - Bexar County District Judge Richard Price" - San Antonio Lawyer Magazine (2013)
"Mental Health Issues, Mental Incapacity & the Bexar County Court System" - San Antonio Lawyer Magazine (2017-2018)
"Judicial Profile - Federal Magistrate Judge Henry Bemporad" - San Antonio Lawyer Magazine (2018)
Public Speaking Engagements:
“What’s Up with My Rights?” - Fox Tech High School
“Wills & Estate Planning” - Multiple Sclerosis Society Seminar
“The Legal Pitfalls of Mortgage Fraud” - SA Mortgage Broker's Association
"5 Essential Estate Planning Documents" - UTSA
"Advance Directives & Power of Attorney Documents" - UTSA
Organizations Affiliated With:
San Antonio Bar Association
San Antonio Bankruptcy Bar Association
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
San Antonio Lawyer Magazine Editorial Board
American Federal Defenders Organization
Federal Criminal Defense Bar, Western District of Texas
Federal Bankruptcy Bar, Western District of Texas
