Joseph Garza

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Joseph Garza

Attorney

(210) 529-3000

Introduction

Mr. Garza joined Crosley Law in 2024. He is a proud graduate of St. Maryā€™s University School of Law. His legal expertise, commitment to public service, and genuine connection to the San Antonio community make him a compelling choice for those seeking justice after a personal injury.

Background

During his time in law school, Mr. Garza was recognized with the Public Service Award, acknowledging his outstanding pro bono work with the St. Maryā€™s University School of Law Identification Recovery Program. He interned with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, an organization that provides free legal counsel, educational services, and representation to low-income Texas residents. He also clerked with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.

 

Before embarking on his legal career, Mr. Garza worked as a U.S. history teacher with the San Antonio Independent School District, where he also coached soccer and tennis. Before that, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine. These and other experiences have given him a broad perspective and instilled a profound sense of the importance of community service.

 

When heā€™s not in the office, Mr. Garza enjoys spending quality time with his wife, son, and twin daughters.

Top case results

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30

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We represented the family of a young girl who suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling approximately 25 feet due to a faulty apartment window. Even though at one point we were offered $10 million to settle the case, we continued to fight to secure $30 million.

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28

million

A drunk driver killed a beloved father and severely injured his wife. Our clients received one of the top 100 jury verdicts in the nation that year, giving them the closure and justice they needed.

$

20

million

Our client suffered a severe brain injury when he was run over while riding his bicycle. He was in a coma for several weeks and will require supervision for the remainder of his life. The settlement funded a trust that will provide for his life-long needs.

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16

million

Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury from a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler. This is a story of results, of digging deeper, of seeking out medical expertise, and Crosley Law doing everything in their power to make sure justice was delivered.

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12

million

Our client, a married father of two young children, was killed in an explosion on an oil field drilling site in West Texas. We filed a lawsuit against several companies that caused or contributed to dangerous conditions that led to the explosion.

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11.5

million

Our 16-year-old client sustained a traumatic brain injury at an indoor trampoline park. At trial, we won a record-breaking verdict against the negligent company.

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9

million

Our client, a 24-year-old pedestrian, was struck by a delivery driver. He suffered two broken legs, soft tissue injuries, and a traumatic brain injury. According to Verdict Search, this was one of the highest settlements of that year nationwide for this type of case.

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9

million

A grieving mother turned to Crosley Law when a truck driver tried to blame her daughter for a fatal wreck. We uncovered dashcam and GPS data that proved the trucker was fully to blame, and also exposed the driver’s long history of recklessness behind the wheel.

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6.3

million

A plane crash led to burn injuries and a fatality. We filed claims against the plane manufacturer and the pilot’s estate, and negotiated a settlement for the victims.

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