Managing Partner
Juan has been defending Texas educational and state entities for nearly three decades. He has held numerous prestigious positions over the course of his career, such as becoming the 1st Hispanic chair of the State Bar of Texas School Law Section and a former chair of the Texas Association of School Boards Council of School Attorneys. Mr. Cruz serves as lead counsel for all clients of the Firm. He routinely provides day-to-day advice on matters affecting government entities such as school districts, cities, counties, quasi-governmental bodies, and affiliated political subdivisions. As general counsel Mr. Cruz is familiar with all facets of the management of government entities, including handling issues related to construction, procurement, employment, public information, contracts, etc. Juan is dedicated to providing gold standard legal services and remains one of the most respected attorneys in the region.
jcruz@jca-law.com | 956-717-1300 | Laredo
University of Houston Law Center, 1995
University of Texas at San Antonio, 1991
State Bar of Texas, 1995
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas,
President of the Texas Association of School Boards Council of School Attorneys (2011).
Chair of the State Bar of Texas School Law Section (2014-2015).
Lead Counsel in Favorable Texas Supreme Court Ruling, Clint ISD. v. Marquez (487 S.W.3d 538 (Tex. 2016)
State Bar of Texas, School Law Section, Chair 2014-2015
Texas Association of School Boards Council of School Attorneys, Chair/Board of Directors 2010-2011
Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Member
State Bar of Texas School Law Section
University of Houston Law Alumni Association, Member
Hispanic National Bar Association, Member
Mexican-American Bar Association, Member
Webb County Bar Association, Member
National School Board Association Council of School Attorneys, Member
Education Law Association, Member
College of The State Bar of Texas, Member
University of Texas School Law Conference Planning Committee (2003 – Present)
Listed in The Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace
Fellow of the Texas Bar College
Pro Bono Pledge, Member