The De La Garza Law Firm, P.C.

Sub-par at best - Rafael was hired to represent me in a funeral home negligence case. The contract was signed 11/9/21 - This was a 40/60 contingency case. The original petition was not filed until 3/14/22. 4 months later. It took a year for him to get a court date and two years to figure out that the defendant did not have insurance. Once he found this out, he was very slothful with the case. Furthermore, after finding this out, rather than representing me in deposition, he had his sister do so. Frankly, other than emails I never spoke with Rafael after the initial consultation when he was eager to get me under contract. Previous to this, as part of the process it I had asked a question regarding the law for funeral homes to maintain insurance. He assured me it was not legal, when I asked him if it wasn't legal then why did the TX Funeral Service not find this - he then deferred to an "expert" and advised me that in fact they (funeral homes) in TX are not required to carry insurance. As an attorney representing funeral home negligence cases in said state, I would expect any attorney to be knowledgeable about basic facts. The case continued. After I requested a continuance, he asked to withdraw which I agreed to as I had not been pleased with his representation. However, when he withdrew he did not advise me that I would be bare and a per se litigant. Additionally there were several other areas when he was not competent and or missed important and relevant details. Although there was no insurance, there was no attempt to ascertain assets, or even file a Lis Pendens (preventing the defendant from disposing of assets during the duration of the case. He's quick to get you under contract but that's about the only thing he's quick with, except divesting efforts when there is not big insurance policy. I'd like to think that 2 years is an excessive amount of time to determine there is no insurance. In my experience, when you do a service you want to be clear about how you get paid. Highly dissatisfied.
Dec 9th, 2023

I cant stress enough how grateful I am to have had this Law firm working on my case. Their professionalism and genuine passion for the legal process and compassion for me as their client was exceptional. Open and transparent communication every step of the way during a frightening journey in the courts system made my life so much easier. In my opinion, a true champion organization for the legal process. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing the very best of what you dont expect from a Law Firm.
Dec 6th, 2023

The time and effort that this law firm devotes even to the smallest of clients can be summed up quite simply: Professional and Proficient. I am very pleased with the result of the cases we have worked together. I was treated with the upmost respect and kindness by the De La Garza Law Firm. I highly recommend them to help you through the court process and set you up for success. Thank you Rafael and Marina for all that have done and continue to do for our community.
Dec 5th, 2022

She really help me to move forward from this situation, also gave great advise to help me actually grow as a man and a better person. Truly a genuine person & I dearly appreciate her for everything she did to fight for my cause.
Oct 4th, 2022

Oct 3rd, 2022