Toby is a native of the Rio Grande Valley, born and raised in Harlingen. 

After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas

at Austin, he earned his law degree from St. Mary's University School of

Law.  He has been licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas

since 1982, and returned to the Valley, where he began his legal career

representing insurance companies, businesses, health care providers

and individuals in State and Federal courts throughout the Valley and the

state for over 36 years.  He is well known and respected throughout the area. 

His experience, whether dealing with complex legal matters or the drafting of

contracts, will give you the representation you need in today's legal world.  Toby

is available for consultation in Harlingen, Brownsville or McAllen.

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Toby is fluent in Spanish, which helps in communicating with both clients

and witnesses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Education

• JD, St. Mary's University School of Law

• Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas at Austin

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Professional Licenses

• State Bar of Texas

• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

• U.S. Supreme Court

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Professional Associations

• Cameron County Bar Association (Director 1989)

• Hidalgo County Bar Association

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Awards

• Cameron County Bar Association Pro Bono Award (2013, 2016)

 

Areas of Practice

• General Civil Litigation

• Insurance Defense Litigation

• Medical Malpractice/Healthcare Liability

• Personal Injury/Wrongful Death

• Construction Defect

• Commercial Litigation

• Consumer Litigation

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