About
Edgar J. Borrego is a partner at Tanzy & Borrego Law Offices in El Paso, Texas, and has been Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998. With decades of experience, he provides trusted legal counsel in bankruptcy and financial restructuring, guiding individuals and families through complex debt relief processes with skill and compassion. His extensive experience and dedication have made him a respected authority in consumer bankruptcy law throughout the Western District of Texas.
Edgar earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech University in 1989 and his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1993. While pursuing his legal education, he also studied at the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain, broadening his global legal understanding and cultural insight. He is admitted to practice before the State Bar of Texas, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
A frequent lecturer at major legal conferences, Edgar has presented at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Course, the Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Bench Bar Conference, and the University of Texas Consumer Bankruptcy Course. His insight and experience make him a valued educator among his peers and an advocate for continued excellence in bankruptcy practice.
Edgar has also held key professional leadership roles, including serving as President of the Border Bankruptcy Bar, a member of the State Bar of Texas Grievance Panel, and a member of the Bankruptcy Law Advisory Commission.
Edgar J. Borrego combines deep community roots with professional distinction, offering clients knowledgeable representation backed by integrity, diligence, and a commitment to achieving financial stability.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Tanzy & Borrego Law Offices, P.L.L.C.
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Past President, Border Bankruptcy Bar
- Member, Bankruptcy Law Advisory Commission
- Member, State Bar of Texas Grievance Panel
Licensed State
- Texas
Education
- St. Mary’s University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Awards & Badges

- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Creditor Debtor Rights




