Personal injury lawyers in El Paso spend a large share of their time on cases tied to one highway and one border. I-10 carries commuter traffic, tourists, and a steady flow of 18-wheelers coming off the commercial crossings at Ysleta-Zaragoza and the Bridge of the Americas. Add Loop 375, the Patriot Freeway out to Fort Bliss, and drivers with Mexican plates whose insurance may not pay in Texas, and claims here get complicated fast. A crash a few miles west in Sunland Park falls under New Mexico law, with different deadlines and fault rules. The five firms below handle that mix well.
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Firm |
Office Address |
Phone |
Strongest Fit |
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Glasheen, Valles & Inderman |
1101 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79902 |
(915) 613-2920 |
Catastrophic truck and work injuries |
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Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro |
7016 Orizaba Ave, El Paso, TX 79912 |
(915) 308-1000 |
Commercial truck crashes, TX and NM |
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Lovett Law Firm |
619 Arizona Ave, El Paso, TX 79902 |
(915) 757-9999 |
Cases headed for a jury |
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Farah Law |
1231 E Missouri Ave, El Paso, TX 79902 |
(915) 533-0880 |
Trucking, product and insurance claims |
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Mission Personal Injury Lawyers |
201 E Main St, Suite 106, El Paso, TX 79901 |
(915) 591-1000 |
Car wrecks, falls and workplace injuries |
Two Deadlines to Know Before You Call Anyone
- Texas gives you two years from the injury date to file most lawsuits.
- A claim against the City of El Paso, Sun Metro, or the county usually requires written notice within six months, and local rules can shorten that window. Damages against a city are capped at $250,000 per person.
- If you’re found more than 50% at fault in Texas, you recover nothing. At 50% or less, your award shrinks by your share.
1. Glasheen, Valles & Inderman: Built for the Biggest Cases
GVI has handled serious injury claims for more than 30 years from offices in El Paso, Lubbock, Odessa, Austin, and Albuquerque. That West Texas footprint matters when a trucking company is based in the Permian Basin or the crash happened out past Van Horn. The El Paso team covers counties from Hudspeth to Winkler, plus Las Cruces.
- 4.8-star Google rating across 344 reviews for the El Paso office
- Voted best law firm in El Paso by The City Magazine readers
- Phones answered 24/7, with bilingual staff
- Track record includes multiple seven- and eight-figure outcomes
Reviewers often name individual caseworkers, which tells you clients actually know who’s handling their file.
Address: 1101 Montana Avenue, El Paso, TX 79902 | Phone: (915) 613-2920
2. Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro: The Truck Crash Specialists
Alejandro Acosta, James Tawney, and Concepcion Flores started this firm in 2016, and it has since grown to offices in El Paso, Las Cruces, and Carlsbad. Locals sometimes know it as “The Lowrider Lawyers.” The firm won a $4.715 million El Paso jury verdict for a client left with serious spinal injuries after a collision with a fuel tanker.
Acosta, an El Paso native, worked as a research attorney for a Texas Court of Appeals judge before going into private practice. That’s useful background when an insurer threatens to appeal. Daisy Chaparro, also El Paso-born, rounds out the partner group.
- Licensed in Texas and New Mexico, which matters for crashes along the state line
- Handles oilfield, workplace, and medical malpractice claims as well
Address: 7016 Orizaba Avenue, El Paso, TX 79912 | Phone: (915) 308-1000
3. Lovett Law Firm: Serious Trial Experience
Rob Lovett founded this firm in 1999 after earning his law degree at Texas Tech, and the firm has since taken on more than 10,000 cases from El Paso and Las Cruces. Lovett is licensed in both states and speaks Spanish.
The trial bench is the real draw. Jeff McElroy, who joined the firm after a long litigation career, is board certified in personal injury trial law and has more than 125 jury verdicts to his name. He entered the Texas Lawyer Verdicts Hall of Fame in 2014.
Insurers track which firms actually try cases. A firm with that history often gets better offers before trial ever starts.
Address: 619 Arizona Avenue, El Paso, TX 79902 | Phone: (915) 757-9999
4. Farah Law: Strong on Insurance Fights
Milad Farah has served as president of the El Paso County Trial Lawyers Association and has been recognized by Super Lawyers. His practice covers trucking and car crashes, defective products, wrongful death, and first-party insurance claims, where you’re fighting your own insurer for uninsured motorist benefits.
That last area matters more in El Paso than in most Texas cities. When the at-fault driver carries only a Mexican policy, your own UM coverage often becomes the main source of payment.
- Offices in El Paso, Houston, Edinburg, Brownsville, and Las Cruces
- Languages listed include Spanish, Arabic, and American Sign Language
Address: 1231 E. Missouri Avenue, El Paso, TX 79902 | Phone: (915) 533-0880
5. Personal Injury Lawyers: A Former Judge on Your Side
Ross Muñoz, a UTEP graduate with a law degree from Texas Tech, served as an El Paso County Justice of the Peace before returning to private practice. Having sat on the bench, he knows how judges weigh evidence and which defense arguments tend to land. He has nearly 30 years of experience and repeated Super Lawyers recognition.
The family-owned firm also has offices in San Diego and Chula Vista, and it focuses on car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, construction and workplace accidents, and wrongful death. Free consultations are available.
Address: 201 E. Main Street, Suite 106, El Paso, TX 79901 | Phone: (915) 591-1000
Crossed the State Line? Your Claim Changes
Plenty of El Paso residents work or shop in Anthony, Santa Teresa, or Las Cruces. If you’re hurt in New Mexico, that state’s rules apply:
- You get three years to file instead of two.
- New Mexico uses pure comparative fault, so you can recover something even if you were mostly to blame.
Make sure the firm you hire holds a New Mexico license. GVI, Tawney Acosta & Chaparro, Lovett, and Farah all have New Mexico offices.
FAQs
Q1. How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in El Paso?
A: Most work on contingency, commonly around 33% if the case settles before a lawsuit and more if it goes to trial. You pay no attorney fee if there’s no recovery.
Q2. How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit in Texas?
A: Generally two years from the date of injury. Claims against government bodies need written notice much sooner, often within six months.
Q3. Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
A: Yes, in Texas, as long as you were 50% or less at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of blame.
Q4. What if the driver who hit me only had Mexican insurance?
A: Many Mexican policies don’t cover liability in Texas. Your own uninsured motorist coverage is often the best route to payment.
Q5. Do I need a lawyer for a minor car accident?
A: Not always. If you had no injuries or only brief treatment, you may be able to settle directly with the insurer, but a free consultation costs nothing.
