2003 – Present PARTNER– FORD & Laurel, L.L.P., San Antonio, Texas
Represented contracts, collections, probate, real estate, business, personal injury, workers’ compensation, insurance, family and criminal law clients. Responsible for litigation and pre-litigation departments in San Antonio and Laredo.

1998 – 2003 PARTNER – Alworth & Ford, L.L.P., San Antonio, Texas
Represented personal injury, family law, insurance, real estate, and business law clients. Responsible for litigation and pre-litigation departments. Crafted and responded to written discovery, settled and/or tried cases to jury verdict.

1997 – 1998 PARTNER – Kugle, Alworth, Noe, Ford & Bernal, San Antonio, Texas
Partner – Represented personal injury clients. Oversaw pre-litigation department, responsible for statutes and calendar dates. Took numerous depositions, crafted and responded to written discovery, settled and/or tried cases to jury verdict.

1995 – 1996 LEGAL INTERN – Snow & Laurel, San Antonio, Texas
Performed legal research, prepared documents, filed documents, and negotiated settlements.

1990 – 1995 CASE COORDINATOR – Kugle, Byrne & Alworth, San Antonio, Texas
Handled pre-litigation investigation, prepared documents, and filed documents with the court. Negotiated with parties and attorneys to resolve cases without litigation.

1988 – 1990 CASE COORDINATOR – Kugle, Stewart, Dent & Frederick, San Antonio, Texas
Worked with clients, attorneys, and insurance companies to negotiate settlements.

1986 – 1988 CLAIMS ADJUSTER – Employers Insurance, Ft. Worth, Texas
Investigated and settled insurance claims for all lines.