Proud to share that our partner, Jose “JJ” Treviño Jr., was a featured speaker at the 21st Annual Soaking Up Some CLE: A South Texas Litigation Course, hosted by TexasBarCLE at the Margaritaville Beach Resort on South Padre Island. 

JJ presented “Successful Use of AI: A Defense Perspective,” addressing how defense attorneys can leverage artificial intelligence ethically and effectively, from understanding the technology and its limitations to implementing the guardrails every firm needs to protect clients and comply with evolving ethics rules.

As AI reshapes the practice of law, Valdez & Treviño remains committed to staying at the forefront, not just adopting new tools, but understanding when and how to use them responsibly.

Thank you to TexasBarCLE and the course planning committee and Frank Guerra for putting together an outstanding program, and to every attorney investing in their continued education on this critical topic. 

Photo Credit: Frank Guerra & JJ Trevino

We’re excited to announce that Jenna S. Ard has become an equity partner at Valdez & Treviño Attorneys at Law.

Jenna’s legal career is marked by a deep commitment to litigation and advocacy. She earned her undergraduate degree from Loyola University New Orleans and went on to complete her Juris Doctor with additional civil and comparative law coursework in Europe. Since joining the firm, Jenna has focused her practice on defending personal injury matters involving motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, offshore casualties, and complex disputes including oil and gas contractual and professional liability cases. She has also taken multiple cases on appeal, securing favorable outcomes for clients.

Her thoughtful approach to defense strategy and strong courtroom experience strengthen our firm’s ability to serve clients facing challenging civil litigation. We look forward to her leadership and continued contributions as a partner.

Please join us in congratulating Jenna on this achievement.

Bio: Jenna S. Ard – Valdez & Treviño Attorneys at Law, PC

We’re pleased to share that three new associate attorneys have joined Valdez & Treviño Attorneys at Law. 

This growth reflects the continued demand for our firm’s work and strengthens our ability to serve clients with the focus, preparation, and care their cases require. Each new attorney brings strong legal training and a commitment to advocacy that aligns with our firm’s values. 

We’re proud to continue building a team that supports our clients and our community.

Valdez & Treviño is proud to announce that our firm has been named a Best Law Firm for 2026 by Best Lawyers, earning multiple regional distinctions including:

• Regional Tier 1 San Antonio – Insurance Litigation

• Regional Tier 2 San Antonio – Commercial Litigation

This recognition is especially meaningful because Best Law Firms honors are not purchased or pay-to-play. They are awarded through a rigorous evaluation process that includes:

• Peer review from respected attorneys across the country

• Client and professional reference feedback on expertise, responsiveness, and overall quality

• Independent analysis of firm achievements and consistency within each practice area

Together, these rankings reflect the strong respect we have earned from both the legal community and the clients who rely on our work.

We are grateful for the trust placed in us and remain committed to delivering strong, strategic defense for our clients throughout Texas.

Thank you to our team, our clients, and our colleagues for making these honors possible.

V&T is pleased to share that Joseph E. Cuellar successfully obtained mandamus relief in the Thirteenth Court of Appeals. The trial court ordered our client to produce a confidential document and declined to vacate the order, even though the case had already settled before the deadline for compliance. Recognizing that settlement had resolved all substantive disputes, the Court of Appeals granted relief to ensure our client’s rights were protected.

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