Juan Garcia

Juan Garcia is a Houston, Texas, personal injury attorney who represents individuals and families harmed by the negligence or wrongful actions of others. Born in Brownsville to Mexican immigrant parents, Juan began his professional life as a grocery store sacker. Over 14 years, he advanced to become the Store Director of one of the largest grocery stores in the Houston area before leaving his management career to pursue law. He now focuses on helping injured individuals seek compensation, drawing on extensive experience in catastrophic personal injury litigation and complex disputes.

Juan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in 1993 before receiving his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in 2004. He graduated summa cum laude, ranking among the top students in his class. During law school, he served on the Law Review and became a national moot court champion. His academic and advocacy achievements earned him numerous scholarships and awards, establishing a strong foundation for his litigation career.

Juan began his legal career in the trial section of Thompson & Knight LLP, handling complex litigation involving catastrophic personal injuries and high-stakes commercial disputes. In 2011, he joined Sutherland, where he handled serious injury claims and commercial litigation across the energy, construction, and financial services industries. He was promoted to Senior Partner and served as Deputy Head of Litigation and Co-Head of the Complex Business Litigation Group. His background includes representing clients in demanding cases involving substantial legal and financial interests.

Juan Garcia has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer and a Minority Powerbroker by Law360. He is a past Chairman and continuing board member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston. A lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, he became the organization’s first Hispanic Executive Committee member. He also chairs its Risk Management Committee and previously chaired the Go Tejano Committee. Beyond these responsibilities, Juan serves as Chair of the Board for the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority and the Houston Sports Foundation, reflecting his ongoing commitment to civic leadership and community service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Johnson Garcia LLP
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Past Chairman and Board Member, Hispanic Bar Association of Houston
• Board Chair, Harris County–Houston Sports Authority

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Houston-Clear Lake
  BA in Accounting

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