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The National Trial Lawyers announced that Ezequiel Reyna of the Law Offices of Ezequiel Reyna Jr., P.C., in Weslaco has been selected for inclusion into its Top 10 National Latino Trial Lawyers list, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their achievements in the field. With his selection, Mr. Reyna has proven that he exemplifies superior qualifications, leadership skills, and trial results as a trial lawyer.

This year, we have the honor of celebrating 25 years of Mr. Jose Hernandez working with the Ezequiel Reyna Law Office. What began as a mentorship between Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Reyna quickly grew into a friendship. Since then, the two have worked together for over two and a half decades. Today we share the wonderful things Mr. Reyna had to say about Mr. Hernandez in a recent interview, highlighting the deep respect that has evolved through their working relationship and the incredible work Mr. Hernandez has done as our Management Accountant.

Mr. Reyna first met Mr. Hernandez in 1972 as a freshman at Pan American University while studying accounting and business. Mr. Hernandez worked as an Accountant Comptroller at a mental health clinic in Hidalgo County, and Mr. Reyna applied for a work-study program at the clinic. Mr. Reyna was 18 years old when Mr. Hernandez hired him, and he worked under him in accounting for about three years before moving to a different department at the clinic.

“While I was there with Mr. Hernandez, it was a beautiful experience because he provided me with an invaluable education on accounting, which I use for all of our businesses. I can’t say enough about how much I learned from him. He was a great mentor, professionally and personally.”

After Mr. Reyna completed his undergraduate degree from Pan American University, he attended law school at the University of Houston. Soon after, he started his law practice and implemented the fundamental business lessons and the foundation of a strong work ethic Mr. Hernandez taught him.

There was a gap in time that Mr. Reyna had spoken to Mr. Hernandez, but he always remembered him. In 1995, Mr. Hernandez sought Mr. Reyna out for legal advice. It was during this session that they entered into a new phase. Mr. Reyna asked if Mr. Hernandez would take over the accounting at the law office, and Mr. Hernandez agreed.

Mr. Reyna knew he wanted Mr. Hernandez on his team, claiming he is “the most loyal person I’ve ever met, the most honest person I’ve ever known, and is very competent at his work and his duties.” On any given day, Mr. Hernandez can present accounting numbers to Mr. Reyna with 100% accuracy, often before Mr. Reyna even asks.

“It’s essential to have somebody like Mr. Hernandez working with us because as a lawyer, entrepreneur, and businessman, I am always trying to stay ahead of the curve; you have to. I’ve come to find out that he’s been studying me all these years, and he always can project what I will be needing. He is always prepared, one step ahead, and is ready to deliver the appropriate reports. 

Mr. Reyna appreciates that he can wholeheartedly trust that the firm’s accounting is in good hands. Mr. Hernandez has eased the stress of the financial side of running a business, and this is just one of the many reasons he is an invaluable asset to the firm.

“Joe has played an integral part here. I have never had to take a second look at our accounting department or second guess him.”

Personally speaking, Mr. Reyna says he respects the fact that Mr. Hernandez is so firm in his convictions — spiritually and professionally. He says Mr. Hernandez’s dedication is evident in everything he does, from his role at the law firm to his role as a father and husband.

“It’s good to see somebody like him every day to reassure us that we’re on the right track in life. He’s done that. He and his wife have been a cornerstone in my life.” 

On behalf of the Ezequiel Reyna Law Office, the Reyna family, and all the staff, we salute Mr. Jose Hernandez. We appreciate the hard work he has put in every day for the past 25 years and look forward to continued success. Cheers to 25 years with Mr. Jose Hernandez!

This year marks the 40^th anniversary of Ezequiel Reyna, Jr.’s legal career. An accomplished South Texas personal injury attorney and the founder of the Ezequiel Reyna Law Office located in Weslaco, Texas, Mr. Reyna has a long and distinguished career which includes multiple Top 100 Verdicts in the State of Texas. His dedication to his profession and his community has also earned him numerous accolades, including named to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by National Trial Lawyers, most recently in 2019, as well as “Man of the Year” in 2005 by the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce.

Core Values

Ezequiel Reyna, Jr. was born the son of migrant workers who traveled all over the country to work in fields picking cotton and tomatoes. He was one of eight children, who saw their parents work 14 to 18 hours a day, 365 days a year. This principle of hard work represented by his parents instilled a sense of ethics in Mr. Reyna, which he still lives by to this day. “My parents never took a day off,” said Reyna. “They brought us up with the principles of integrity and honesty. They were very dedicated people.”

Mr. Reyna brings that sense of integrity and honesty to his legal practice. “We represent the human factor, and that’s what keeps you going,” said Reyna. “[The defendants] will use any and every defense available to them, whether it’s professional, ethical or otherwise. But at the end, it’s all worth it because you see your clients pleased with the outcome and what we’ve done, and how we have changed their lives and their family’s lives.”

Fighting for His Clients

Even from his earliest days as a lawyer, Mr. Reyna pursued justice for his clients. Just three years after graduating from the University of Houston Law School, he successfully filed suit against Maverick Market, securing the first multi-million dollar settlement in South Texas. Only a handful of years later, Mr. Reyna represented over 300 victims of the devastating 1989 Phillips 66 petrochemical explosion, securing a recovery over $50 million after five years of intense legal battles.

For the past 40 years, Mr. Reyna has held true to those values demonstrated by his parents, day in and day out, and to the values of his Rio Grande Valley upbringing. His four decades of experience and his passion for the law and his clients are both rooted in the most fundamental cornerstone of his legal practice: honesty. These are the motivations driving him every day of the last 40 years, and will continue to do so in the decades to come.

“Knowing that our client is hurting and in a painful situation gives us the strength and fortitude to keep fighting for what is right,” said Reyna. “So we keep working and forging ahead to achieve the best outcome for our clients.”

Ezequiel Reyna Law Office is pleased to announce that the firm and personal injury attorney Ezequiel Reyna have been named the “Best of the Best” 2020 Readers’ Choice Winners by the Mid-Valley Town Crier.

“We are humbled and honored to receive this recognition, and we thank the community for acknowledging our 40 years of hard work,” said Reyna. “Our staff is here to serve and help injured victims during their time of need. The ‘Best of the Best’ recognition is a testament to our staff’s strong work ethic and their compassion for others.”

The National Trial Lawyers recognizes personal injury attorney

Graciela Orellana, associate attorney at the Ezequiel Reyna Law Office in Weslaco, Texas was recognized as the “Top 40 Under 40” Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Texas by the National Trial Lawyers Association. This is an honor given only to the top 40 attorneys in each state who have demonstrated superior skills, excellent qualifications, and achieved outstanding results in their careers.

“I’m very impressed by Mrs. Orellana’s strong work ethic and track record,” said Ezequiel Reyna. “She is an extraordinary leader and plays a critical role at our law office.”

With the selection of Orellana by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, Orellana has shown that she exemplifies superior qualifications, leadership skills, and trial results. The selection process for this elite honor is based on a multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third party research.

“I am honored and humbled to receive this prestigious honor. I especially feel motivated to continue working diligently and fighting on behalf of my clients,” Orellana said. “With persistence, determination, and many long days–I have successfully obtained substantial verdicts for my clients. Although I cannot change the hardships my clients face, I can do everything in my power to find justice.”

Orellana, who was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence in May 2011 from Phoenix School of Law in Arizona. Prior to that, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.

Orellana connects with the community by also handling pro-bono cases for underprivileged individuals. She enjoys educating and being a role model for the youth by participating in school events and career fairs.

Ezequiel Reyna, personal injury attorney at Ezequiel Reyna Law Office in Weslaco, has been selected for inclusion into the Top 100 Area of Practice Trial Lawyers in Texas by The National Trial Lawyers. This is an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Membership in this exclusive organization is by invitation only and is limited to the top 100 attorneys in each state or region who have demonstrated excellence.

“I am incredibly honored to be recognized by the prestigious law community,” said Reyna, who has represented injured victims for 40 years. “My team and I strive for excellence every day in pursuit of our passion to assist those that are injured and help them receive the results they deserve.”

With the selection of Reyna by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, Mr. Reyna has shown that he exemplifies superior qualifications, leadership skills, and trial results as a trial lawyer. The selection process for this elite honor is based on a multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third party research. The final result of the selection process is a credible and comprehensive list of the most outstanding trial lawyers chosen to represent their state or region.

Recent successes by the Ezequiel Reyna Law Office include a $2.3 million settlement in a case involving wrongful death.

ABOUT EZEQUIEL REYNA LAW OFFICE

The Ezequiel Reyna Law Office is the largest personal injury firm in the Rio Grande Valley. The firm represents individuals and their families in serious personal injury cases. Reyna has acquired well over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements in his career and has fought against some of the largest companies in the world. To contact Ezequiel Reyna, call 24/7, (956) 968-9556 or toll free at 1 (877) 396-2529 (1-87-REYNA-LAW). For more detailed information, go to www.zreynalaw.com.

The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization comprised of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who have demonstrated exceptional qualifications in criminal defense or civil plaintiff law. The National Trial Lawyers provides accreditation to these distinguished attorneys, and provides essential legal news, information, and continuing education to trial lawyers across the United States.
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