Valdez & Treviño Attorneys
Christopher Karl
Professional Experience & Affiliation
Mr. Karl is a trial lawyer. His practice focuses on complex tort and commercial cases in areas involving catastrophic personal injuries and property losses. He represents businesses of all sizes and from numerous industries.
After graduating with degree in English from the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Karl earned his law degree from St. Mary’s University. While in law school, he worked as a judicial intern for the Honorable Justice Paul W. Green of the Texas Supreme Court. Mr. Karl began his legal career at Bexar County District Attorney’s Office where he obtained extensive jury trial experience. He left the District Attorney’s Office to accept the position of briefing attorney with the Honorable Justice Jason K. Pulliam at the San Antonio Court of Appeals. Mr. Karl uses his appellate and courtroom to provide his clients with creative and effective strategies to litigate efficiently, limit exposure, and maximize results.
Mr. Karl has received various professional recognitions including Best San Antonio Lawyers from S.A. Scene. Mr. Karl was also recognized for his work trying one of the first “virtual” trials in Bexar County.
After graduating with degree in English from the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Karl earned his law degree from St. Mary’s University. While in law school, he worked as a judicial intern for the Honorable Justice Paul W. Green of the Texas Supreme Court. Mr. Karl began his legal career at Bexar County District Attorney’s Office where he obtained extensive jury trial experience. He left the District Attorney’s Office to accept the position of briefing attorney with the Honorable Justice Jason K. Pulliam at the San Antonio Court of Appeals. Mr. Karl uses his appellate and courtroom to provide his clients with creative and effective strategies to litigate efficiently, limit exposure, and maximize results.
Mr. Karl has received various professional recognitions including Best San Antonio Lawyers from S.A. Scene. Mr. Karl was also recognized for his work trying one of the first “virtual” trials in Bexar County.
- Admitted to Texas bar, 2005
- Member, San Antonio Young Lawyer’s Association
- Member, San Antonio Bar Association
Education
- University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 2003)
- St. Mary’s University School of Law (J.D., 2009)
Law School Honors And Distinctions
- Officer of Phi Delta Phi honors fraternity
- Judicial Intern to the Honorable Justice Paul Green, Supreme Court of Texas
- Member of the External Advocacy Program’s Negotiations Team
- Winner of First Year Moot Court Competition
Court Admissions
- State Courts of the State of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas