The Barrera Firm

Roy R. Barrera Jr.

Education: St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas , St Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas

Certifications: AV Rated”- Martindale-Hubbell – Ethical Standard And Legal Ability , BAR Register of Preeminent Lawyers 2021 , Admitted – United States Supreme Court – 1976 , Admitted – U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1980 , Admitted – U.S. Federal District Court Western and Southern Districts of Texas , American Bar Association, Since 1976 , State Bar of Texas, Since 1976 , San Antonio Bar Association, Fellow , Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow

Services: Federal Criminal Law Defense , State Criminal Law Defense , Divorce, Custody, Juvenile Law , Parole and Expunctions

Roy Barrera III

Roy Barrera III is a trial lawyer who advocates on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits, representing both individuals and companies in litigation before state and federal courts, arbitration panels and the appellate courts. Mr. Barrera has a broad range of experience litigating wrongful death/survival and severe personal injury actions, commercial claims, business disputes and employment matters. A representative sampling of the types of claims Mr. Barrera has handled include: • Prosecution of wrongful death claims on behalf of family whose son was killed in a pipeline explosion against oil and gas companies. • Prosecution of wrongful death/survival claims on behalf of parents whose daughter was killed in an airplane crash against aircraft manufacturer and flight training school. • Defense of wrongful death/survival claims brought by beneficiaries against natural hygiene retreat. • Defense of wrongful death/survival claims brought by beneficiaries against church and pastor. • Prosecution of wrongful death claim on behalf of parent whose son was killed by a patrol officer against the City of San Antonio. • Defense of wrongful death/survival claims brought by beneficiaries against nursing home. • Defense of sexual assault claims brought by employee against golf professional and country club. • Prosecution of sexual assault claims on behalf of young victim against church, pastor, and youth minister. • Prosecution of vehicular assault claims on behalf of a pedestrian against drunk driver. • Prosecution of medical malpractice claims involving birth injuries. • Prosecution of business tort claims on behalf of shareholder in oil and gas company against another shareholder. • Defense of general contractors for construction defects. • Prosecution and defense of business involving equine and cattle disputes. • Defense of business tort claims on behalf of member in royalties collection company against another member. • Defense of breach of contract claims by insured against insurer. • Defense of business tort claims brought by minority shareholders of health care technology company against majority shareholders. • Prosecution of breach of fiduciary duty and coverage claims on behalf of retired employee against ERISA health plan. • Prosecution of DTPA and fraud claims on behalf of real estate purchaser against seller. • Prosecution of will contest and fraud claims brought by family whose elderly father was defrauded by his nurse on the eve of his death. • Prosecution and defense of overtime claims on behalf of individuals and companies. • Prosecution and defense of legal malpractice and fiduciary claims. • Complex divorce actions involving large estates. Mr. Barrera earned his Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School in 2002, where he was appointed senior editor of the Baylor Law Review, selected for membership in the Order of the Barristers, and where he took first place in the annual Baylor Moot Court competition. After graduation Mr. Barrera served as a briefing attorney to Justice Priscilla Owen at the Texas Supreme Court. Mr. Barrera received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Trinity University. While an undergraduate, Mr. Barrera served as an intern to United States Representative Henry Bonilla.

Education: Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas , Trinity University

Certifications: San Antonio Bar Association, Member , San Antonio Bar Foundation, Fellow , Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow

Services: Commercial Disputes , Injury Disputes , Construction Disputes , Estate Litigation

Mark J. Barrera

Mark J. Barrera aggressively pursues great results for his clients and is committed to providing exceptional service and value. Every case is treated with the highest importance and receives his full attention. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in matters including business litigation, serious personal injuries, estate and trust litigation, and appeals.

Education: Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts , The University of Texas, Austin, Texas

Certifications: American Bar Association , San Antonio Bar Association , San Antonio Young Lawyers Association, Director, 2008 to 2010 , William S. Sessions, American Inns of Court, 2010-2021 , Oak Hills Church , Director, Central Catholic High School, 2019-2022 , San Antonio Greater Chamber of Commerce Leadership San Antonio, Class 38 , Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Alex Briseño Leadership Program

Services: Business Litigation , Personal Injury , Estate and Trust Litigation , Appeals

Loren Raiford

Loren Raiford is an experienced civil litigator committed to representing his clients successfully, by thinking client issues through and taking calculated steps to reach client objectives. He fiercely advocates for his clients’ interests in civil litigation, including probate and estate planning, and personal injury matters. He has a lot of trial experience under his belt, and has obtained numerous judgements, summary judgments, and mediated settlements from courts across Texas.

Education: UNTD College of Law, Dallas, TX , Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Services: General Civil Litigation , Probate , Personal Injury , Construction Disputes , Family Law