With over 6 years in the field of civil litigation, Mr. Vela’s custom-built experience is dedicated to your case. In 2017, Mr. Vela became a member of the Texas State Bar Paralegal Division and was licensed as an attorney with the Texas State Bar in 2019.
Mr. Vela is a 6th generation direct descendant of Jose Antonio Navarro, an early advocate for Texans, and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. This deep Texas heritage guides Mr. Vela in his law practice which he likes to say was “built by Texas for Texans.”
EDUCATION
- St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas (2017)
Juris Doctor
- Texas A&M University San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas (2013)
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
MEMBERSHIPS
- Texas State Bar
- San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association
- Prior: Texas State Bar Paralegal Division
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