Mr. John Anthony Guerra | Private Law Practice

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About John

John Guerra was born in McAllen, Texas in April 1964.  He was raised on his family's cattle ranch in Starr County, Texas.  He interned at the firm in 1987 and became an associate in 1989.  He became a shareholder in 1994 and President in 1996.  He now manages its business as a member of the executive committee in addition to handling a full docket of cases.

John has always enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Although he has fished the bays and deep seas of Texas, he has also fished for king salmon and halibut in Alaska as well as for walleye and northern pike in Canada.  He grew up hunting in South Texas, but has also hunted in Montana, New Mexico and New York.

He is an avid road cyclist, logging 4000-5000 miles annually.  He has participated in charity events such as the MS150, the Tour de Cure, and the Hotter Than Hell 100 (a single day 100 mile ride in 100 degree weather).

John has been married for 14 years to his wife, Donna, and they have two young boys, Matthew (age 6) and Michael (age 4).

Bar Admissions
         
State Bar of Texas (1989)
          U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
          U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
          U.S. Supreme Court

Education
          University of Texas School of Law
          Austin Texas
          Doctor of Jurisprudence (1988)

          University of Texas
          Austin, Texas
          Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration (1985)

Honors and Awards
          Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates

          Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation

          NFL Players Association
          Certified Contract Advisor

  Professional Associations and Memberships
          State Bar of Texas
          International Association of Defense Counsel
          American Bar Association
          Defense Research Institute
          Texas Association of Defense Counsel
          San Antonio Bar Association
          Defense Counsel of San Antonio

Languages
          Spanish

Admission

Verified Texas

1989

Verified Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court

Verified Texas Western District Court

Verified US Supreme Court

Verified US Supreme Court

Verified US Supreme Court

Verified US Supreme Court

Verified US Supreme Court

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