Sonya M. Garcia

Partner Attorney

Sonya is a tenured litigator with over 28 years of experience in the legal fields of education, employment, and representation of government entities. Practicing out of our office in Laredo, she brings immense insight to our firm and clients. Prior to working for the firm, Sonya worked for the Nueces County Attorney’s office and the Webb County Attorney’s office, where she was Chief Juvenile Prosecutor but handled civil matters as well, including Webb County jail matters, TPIA compliance, statutory guidance for elected officials, drafting interlocal agreements and MOUs.

Practice areas

Import and Export Law
Public Finance Law
Special Education Law
Real Estate Law
Corporate Law
Construction Law
Public Entity Defense
General Civil Litigation
Education Law
Employment Law

EDUCATION

JD, University of Houston Law Center, 1995

BA, University of Texas at Austin, 1992

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

Texas, 1998

U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas

U.S. District Court Western District of Texas

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas

U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas

MEMBERSHIPS/RECOGNITIONS

Texas Association of School Boards, Council of School Attorneys

National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys

Webb County Bar Association