Stephen Navarro
San Antonio,TX
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Equity Partner Attorney
Naman Howell Smith and Lee
San Antonio, TX
12.2009 - Current
- Drafted and reviewed pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents for court filings.
- Prepared litigation strategies for clients in civil law cases.
- Conducted legal research on various topics related to civil law.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective solutions to complex legal issues.
Staff Attorney
Frank Rivas & Associates
San Antonio, TX
03.2003 - 12.2009
- Claims Litigation Counsel for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
- Handled large volume caseload of civil litigation matters defending personal injury and property damage claims
- Tried 18 jury trials to verdict as lead counsel and received 22 dismissal orders wherein no money was paid
- Present and argue pre-trial and post-trial motions
- Conduct and defend positions and handle all matters related to pre-trial discovery
- Assist and advise claims personnel directly with various legal issues including indemnity and insurance coverage in connection with claims that have not risen to litigation
Associate Attorney
Brock & Person, P.C.
San Antonio, TX
03.2001 - 03.2003
- Handled large volume caseload of civil litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout Central and South Texas
- Lead counsel in two jury trials defending personal injury claims
- Second chair in seven jury trials defending personal injury claims, some of which involved fatalities wherein several million dollars were sought and issues of indemnity were raised
- Presented and argued pre-trial and post-trial motions
- Conducted and defended several depositions and handled all matters related to pre-trial discovery
Associate Attorney
Lane, Gannon & Taliaferro, LLP
San Antonio, TX
03.2000 - 03.2001
- Handled various civil litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout Central and South Texas
- Presented and argued various pre-trial and post-trial motions
- Conducted and defended several depositions and handled all discover matters
Associate Attorney
Shelton & Valadez, PC
San Antonio, TX
1998 - 2000
- Handled large volume caseload of civil litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout Central and South Texas
- Lead counsel in two plaintiff suits tried to a jury
- Second chair in the defense of several personal injury suits tried to a jury
- Presented and argued various pre-trial and post-trial motions
- Conducted and defended several depositions, handled all matters related to pre-trial discovery
Education
Doctorate of Juris Prudence
South Texas College of Law
Houston, TX05-1994
Bachelor of Business of Administration
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-1991
Accomplishments
- 2023 Inclusion in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for expertise in Commercial Litigation & Litigation-insurance
Affiliations
- Speaker at the 31st Annual TIDA - Best Practices in Cross Examination of a Treating Physician
Timeline
Equity Partner Attorney
Naman Howell Smith and Lee
12.2009 - Current
Staff Attorney
Frank Rivas & Associates
03.2003 - 12.2009
Associate Attorney
Brock & Person, P.C.
03.2001 - 03.2003
Associate Attorney
Lane, Gannon & Taliaferro, LLP
03.2000 - 03.2001
Associate Attorney
Shelton & Valadez, PC
1998 - 2000
Doctorate of Juris Prudence
South Texas College of Law
Bachelor of Business of Administration
The University of Texas At Austin
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