George A. "Tex" Quesada

George A. "Tex" Quesada

Dallas, TX recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler LLP

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

George Tex Quesada represents personal injury clients throughout Texas and New Mexico. He has successfully handled cases involving traumatic brain injuries, explosions, oil field injuries, truck wrecks, medical negligence and products liability. He also frequently represents small businesses in complex commercial litigation cases. Tex has argued before the Supreme Court of Texas, the Courts of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Eighth Circuit, and received a peer-review rating of AV® Preeminent™ (5.0 out of 5), the highest distinction awarded by Martindale Hubbell.

Tex is former President of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association and was the first Hispanic President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. He often makes presentations at legal seminars across the state.

After earning his law degree from Baylor University School of Law, Tex worked for the Supreme Court of Texas. He served on the local Grievance Committee and the State Pattern Jury Charge Committee. Tex grew up in Fort Worth, Laredo, and the Rio Grande Valley. He currently resides in the DFW area, teaches Sunday School and is a long-time supporter of local charities such as the Wilkinson Center.

Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler LLP

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Baylor University, J.D., graduated 1986
  • Baylor University, B.A., graduated 1983

  • Texas, State Bar
  • New Mexico, State Bar

  • American Association for Justice - Member
  • Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America - Member
  • Dallas Trial Lawyers Association - Past President
  • New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association -
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Past President

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit
  • Supreme Court of Texas
  • Texas, State Bar
  • New Mexico, State Bar
  • American Association for Justice - Member
  • Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America - Member
  • Dallas Trial Lawyers Association - Past President
  • New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association -
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Past President
  • Baylor University, J.D., graduated 1986
  • Baylor University, B.A., graduated 1983
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit
  • Supreme Court of Texas

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Dallas/Fort Worth (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2008-present
  • Super Lawyers, 2003-present
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2023-2025

  • D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas, 2021-2024

  • AV Preeminent (5 out of 5) by Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012 Gene Cavin Award for Excellence in Continuing Legal Education by the State Bar of Texas
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Best Attorneys of America, Lifetime Member

Additional Information

  • Classes and Seminars
  • Speaker, “Advanced Strategies in Obtaining and Using Evidence”, Continuing Legal Education Seminars
  • Speaker, “Work Product and Attorney/Client Privilege”, Continuing Legal Education Seminars
  • Speaker, “Punitive Damages After Moriel”, Continuing Legal Education Seminars
  • Speaker, “Multi-Party Litigation in Medical Negligence Cases”, Continuing Legal Education Seminars
  • Speaker, “Strippers, Bar-B-Que’s and Toyota’s Punitive Damages after Moriel and Tort Reform”, Continuing Legal Education Seminars
  • Speaker, “Preparing, Trying and Settling Auto Cases”, Continuing Legal Education Seminars
  • Speaker, “Evidence Law Update”, Continuing Legal Education Seminars

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