Antoinette Vargas Delgado
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Seasoned attorney with 20 years in civil litigation. Proven leader managing all phases of civil litigation while ensuring high-quality client service and efficient resolution of matters.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Trial Attorney
USAA Staff Counsel
06.2025 - Current
- Effectively manage case load with approximately 100 cases of varying degrees of complexity.
- Develop case strategy with claims partners, coordinate experts, manage phased discovery, prepare pleadings/motions, and present oral arguments at court.
- Engage in direct settlement negotiations and maintain litigation budgeting and exposure analyses.
- Pulse Champion
- Contribute to multiple cross functional Tiger Teams, most recently the TBI and UIM initiatives, to develop guidance, uniformity and deliver training to SCO and Claims partners.
Trial Attorney
USAA
11.2019 - 05.2025
- Defended USAA members through all litigation phases, including pleadings, discovery, mediations, hearings, trials, and post-trial motions.
- Developed relationships and trust with members to provide reassurance and confidence in the handling of their case.
- Successfully tried cases as first chair attorney.
- Worked with Claims Partners to develop plan and strategy to effectively manage cases.
- Maintained guidelines for education, processes, and training.
- Part of the onboarding team, training new hires on key processes, tools, and SCO programs.
- Led the Pulse Champion team across SCO offices nationwide, serving as the primary liaison with senior leadership to drive engagement and alignment.
Trial Attorney
Fanaff Hoagland & Gonzales
02.2015 - 11.2019
- Handled moderate insurance defense cases through trial or appeal for clients on cases assigned by Claims Litigation team
- Effectively managed case load of approximately 110 cases of varying degrees of complexity
- Worked with Claims Litigation team to develop plan and strategy for assigned cases
- Maintained and updated computerized litigation support systems for assigned case load
- Provided legal advice and representation to clients, and appeared in court as required
- Reported and provided updates and guidance to team members and claims department related to case load
Attorney
Law Office of Antoinette Delgado, P.C.
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Handled wide variety of cases to include personal injury, family law and contractual issues from intake though settlement or trial
- Evaluated case specific legal issues and counseled clients
- Prepared legal pleadings, motions, trial briefs and other legal documents
- Managed team of legal assistants and staff.
Partner
Warren, Drugan & Barrows, P.C.
03.2005 - 06.2013
- Handled heavy case load of primarily bankruptcy, creditor's rights and contract cases from inception through trial or settlement
- Conferred with debtors, judges and opposing counsel in a motion heavy practice to discuss and settle case disputes
- Interviewed and hired associates. Managed legal assistants and office staff.
- Negotiated civil dispute settlements to minimize payment or maximize receipt of monetary damages
- Filed appeals and presented oral arguments before Fourth Court of Appeals
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies which resulted in offer of partnership in 5 years
Education
J.D. - Assistant Editor, Law Journal
St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio, TX2004
Bachelor of Arts - Magna Cum Laude
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX1999
Affiliations
Admitted to: Western and Southern Districts of Texas
Memberships:
San Antonio Bar Association (County Courts at Law Committee)
San Antonio Lawyer, Board of Editors
Timeline
Senior Trial Attorney
USAA Staff Counsel
06.2025 - Current
Trial Attorney
USAA
11.2019 - 05.2025
Trial Attorney
Fanaff Hoagland & Gonzales
02.2015 - 11.2019
Attorney
Law Office of Antoinette Delgado, P.C.
05.2013 - 02.2015
Partner
Warren, Drugan & Barrows, P.C.
03.2005 - 06.2013
J.D. - Assistant Editor, Law Journal
St. Mary's University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Magna Cum Laude
University of The Incarnate Word