Ray | Peña | McChristian, P.C.

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  • Established in 1989
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  • Ray Peña McChristian is a regional civil litigation firm based in El Paso, San Antonio and Fort Worth, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is engaged almost exclusively in lawsuits throughout Texas and New Mexico.

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    4.7/5.0 (100)
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About this firm

Ray | Peña | McChristian, P.C. consists of trial and appellate attorneys. All attorneys are licensed in Texas courts and several are also licensed in New Mexico. Since the firm is exclusively engaged in a civil trial practice, the firm staff includes licensed investigators, videographers, certified translators, nurse paralegals, and legal support. The firm employs the most recent technology for case development and courtroom presentation.

Many attorneys and staff are bilingual to accommodate and assist clients and witnesses in our largely bicultural region. The firm enjoys a regional practice throughout Texas and New Mexico.

Areas of Practice (19)

  • Civil Trial Practice Emphasizing Insurance Defense
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Product Liability
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Other Professional Liability
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Labor And Employment
  • Employment Litigation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Transportation
  • General Negligence
  • Insurance Law
  • Workers Compensation
  • Governmental Litigation
  • Toxic Torts
  • Environmental Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Construction Litigation
  • Arbitration

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Taylor Harrington: Attorney with Ray | Peña | McChristian, P.C.
Taylor Harrington
Associate
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Fort Worth, TX
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Laura Holder: Attorney with Ray | Peña | McChristian, P.C.
Laura Holder
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San Antonio, TX

Construction, Criminal, Juvenile, Litigation, Litigation: Commercial, Litigation: Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Business, Workers' Compensation, Insurance, Family, Immigration View More

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Ryan Vetter: Attorney with Ray | Peña | McChristian, P.C.
Ryan Vetter
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Albuquerque, NM

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Brian Brack
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4.4
25 Reviews
Albuquerque, NM , 
El Paso, TX
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Civil Defense, Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Professional Liability, Business/Corporations, Personal Injury View More

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John W. McChristian, Jr.: Attorney with Ray | Peña | McChristian, P.C.
John W. McChristian, Jr.
Principal
5.0
24 Reviews
Fort Worth, TX

Insurance Defense, Litigation, Professional and Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Negligence, Insurance, Labor and Employment, Environmental Law, Toxic Torts View More

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R. Matt Lair: Attorney with Ray | Peña | McChristian, P.C.
R. Matt Lair
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San Antonio, TX
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Frances Engelbaum: Attorney with Ray | Peña | McChristian, P.C.
Frances Engelbaum
Associate
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El Paso, TX

Family, Government/Administrative, Litigation: Personal Injury, Labor-Employment, Litigation: Commercial, Construction View More

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Sunny L. Smith: Attorney with Ray | Peña | McChristian, P.C.
Sunny L. Smith
Member
4.6
19 Reviews
Fort Worth, TX

Insurance Defense, Medical Practice, Civil Litigation, Products Liability, Negligence View More

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (100 reviews)

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    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Sunny L. Smith by a Government Counsel on 08/26/10 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Sunny L. Smith by a Principal on 08/09/10 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Marisa Yolanda Ybarra-Williams by a Attorney on 08/24/23 in Personal Injury

    Confident and capable attorney.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Marisa Yolanda Ybarra-Williams by a Deputy General Counsel on 06/15/15 in Litigation

    Marissa is an exceptional legal talent.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Brian Brack by a Sole Practitioner on 03/01/15 in Defense Litigation

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Sunny L. Smith by a Partner on 03/18/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    She is a very good up and coming medical malpractice defense attorney.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Brian Brack by a Judge on 06/24/11 in Litigation

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Brian Brack by a Partner on 06/06/11 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Brian Brack is an experienced, bright and talented attorney. He not only does an exemplary job on behalf of his clients, but is courtesy and a pleasure to work with or agaibst. I have had several cases, with Mr. Brack, both as opposing counsel and as... Read more

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Brian Brack by a Principal on 06/03/11 in Civil Litigation

    Brian Brack is an excellent lawyer, and has high ethical standards. He has represented clients adverse to my clients, and I had a very high regard for his ability and his trustworthiness.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Brian Brack by a Judge on 06/03/11 in General Practice

    At the time I was able to access his abilities, he was still in law school and then several years thereafter. He was very competent as a new attorney.

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Bar Registry

  • Civil Trial Practice

    Representative Clients: Texas Medical Liability Trust; Union Pacific Railroad; Broadspire National Insurance Cos.; The Travelers Indemnity Co.; USAA Property and Casualty Co.; State Farm Insurance Cos.; Professional Liability Insurance Co.; Walgreen Co.

  • Commercial Litigation

    Representative Clients: Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.; Cigna Property and Casualty Insurance Co.; CNA Insurance Cos.; Kemper National Insurance Cos.; Occidental Fire and Casualty Company of North Carolina; Reliance Insurance Co.; St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.; Travelers Indemnity Co. and Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.; Walgreen Co.

  • Insurance Defense

    Representative Clients: Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.; Cigna Property and Casualty Insurance Co.; CNA Insurance Cos.; Kemper National Insurance Cos.; Occidental Fire and Casualty Company of North Carolina; Reliance Insurance Co.; St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.; Travelers Indemnity Co. and Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.; American International Group; American Reliable Insurance.

  • Labor and Employment Law

    Representative Clients: Sears Roebuck & Co.; State Farm Insurance Cos.; Union Pacific Railroad; Kemper Insurance Group; The Travelers Indemnity Co. and Aetna Casualty and Surety Co.; All Risk Claim Services, Inc.; Texas Pizza Corporation; GTE Corporation.

  • Medical Malpractice

    Representative Clients: Texas Medical Liability Trust; Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriters Association (JUA); American Physicians Insurance Exchange; Medical Claims Management Group; The Medical Protective Insurance Co.; Professional Liability Insurance Co.; St. Paul Insurance Cos.; Kemper Insurance Group.

  • Product Liability Law

    Representative Clients: Kemper Insurance Group; St. Paul Cos.; Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.; Georgia-Pacific Corp.; Reliance Insurance Co,; General Motors Corp.; The Travelers Indemnity Co. and Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.; Royal Insurance Co.

  • Professional Liability

    Representative Clients: Texas Medical Liability Trust; Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriters Association (JUA); American Physicians Insurance Exchange; Medical Claims Management Group; The Medical Protective Insurance Co.; Professional Liability Insurance Co.; Walgreen Co.; St. Paul Insurance Cos.; Kemper Insurance Group; Texas Lawyers Insurance Exchange.

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