Carlos Cortez

At Cortez Law Firm, PLLC, Carlos Cortez draws on his rich history as a Texas state judge to advocate for clients across a broad spectrum of civil litigation issues in Dallas, Texas. With nearly a quarter-century of practice to his name, he champions the cause of personal injury victims, from those involved in motor vehicle mishaps to other negligence cases. His proficiency extends to arbitration. Before his tenure as a judge, he was lauded for his pro bono contributions to the 9/11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina victims.Mr. Cortez's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from the University of North Texas, followed by a Juris Doctor from the institution formerly known as the Texas Wesleyan School of Law, from which he graduated in 1995. By the following year, he was authorized to practice in all Texas state courts, with further admissions to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas in 2003.Between 2007 and 2014, Mr. Cortez served as a judge at the 44th Civil District Court in Dallas County, where he oversaw groundbreaking cases, including the largest corporate buyout claim in American history. His judicial accolades also encompass participation in the Presidential Inaugural Committee and receiving a Medal of Friendship from the president of Mongolia at the United Nations.In his role as a personal injury attorney, Mr. Cortez is involved with the State Bar of Texas, the Dallas Bar Association, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. In 2004, he was recognized in the National Law Journal's Top 100 Verdicts list and D Magazine honored him as one of the Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas. Year after year, he has secured a Top 20/50 Personal Injury Jury Verdict, Top 20/50 Trucking Jury Verdict and Top 20/50 Car Accident Jury Verdict in Texas.