Michael Samaniego ATTORNEY
Michael A. Samaniego, born and raised in El Paso, Texas, is a dedicated personal injury attorney with a relentless commitment to advocating for his clients’ rights. He ensures that those who have been wronged receive the justice and compensation they deserve.
Michael’s path to becoming a skilled trial lawyer began at the University of Texas at El Paso, where he earned a degree in Economics, and served as president of the Chicano Pre-Law Society and captain of the Rugby team. His passion for advocacy led him to Texas Tech School of Law, where he excelled as an editor for the Texas Tech Law Review and emerged as the top-ranked law student in his class for advocacy competitions. His exceptional performance in law school earned him the impressive George W. and Sarah H. Dupree Award for outstanding achievement.
Since graduating law school with honors, Michael has tirelessly advocated for his clients, leveraging his fluency in Spanish and bringing a wealth of courtroom experience to every case. His legal expertise and unwavering dedication have resulted in numerous significant trial verdicts and settlements.
Education
- Texas Tech School of Law, Juris Doctorate, cum laude
- Order of Barristers
- George W. and Sarah H. Dupree Award for Outstanding Achievement in Law School
- Law Review, Editor
- University of Texas El Paso, Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics
- Chicano Pre-Law Society, President
- UTEP Rugby Team, Captain
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2021
Court Admissions
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Professional Affiliations
- Houston Young Lawyers Association, Member
- CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), Member
Representative Matters / Case Results
- Trial Accomplishments
- $900,000 jury verdict against Tyson Chicken for a shoulder injury an employee suffered when he slipped on ice that was negligently dropped on the floor.
- $140,000 jury verdict for individual who was rear-ended by driver of a company vehicle (medical expenses totaled less than $34,000).
- $341,000 jury verdict for individual injured while at work (medical expenses totaled less than $9,500).
- $480,000 jury verdict for an individual struck by a driver who ran a red light (medical expenses totaled less than $65,000).
- Notable Settlements
- $1,610,000 settlement in a trucking accident that resulted in a wrongful death.
- $1,000,000 settlement for individual injured in an oilfield accident.
- $420,000 settlement for individual injured in an elevator.
- $300,000 settlement for passenger injured in a UTV accident.
- $175,000 settlement for an individual injured in a car accident.
- $350,000 settlement for child injured by a defective product.
- $3,000,000 settlement for worker injured by tractor at work.
Community Involvement
- Houston Young Lawyers Association, Member
- Leadership Academy, Member