R. Jeronimo Valdez

R. Jeronimo Valdez is an accomplished trial lawyer known for handling complex disputes and high-stakes litigation nationwide. He represents individuals and businesses in life-altering personal injury matters, complex contract disputes, non-compete litigation, and business tort cases, delivering results through careful preparation, courtroom strength, and clear strategic judgment consistently.

Jeronimo earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Texas at Arlington on a full scholarship, followed by his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. He was selected as the Sarah T. Hughes Scholar and received the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship nationally.

Jeronimo has tried numerous cases to verdict, securing unanimous defense verdicts and multi-million dollar awards for clients. His work spans intellectual property litigation, employee mobility disputes, wrongful death claims, and business counseling, where he guides startups and established companies through risk management and dispute resolution with practical legal insight.

Jeronimo’s results have earned recognition, including Best Lawyers® listings, Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star honors, and selection by the National Trial Lawyers as both Top 100 Attorneys and Top 40 Under 40. He has also been named to the National Association of Distinguished Counsel’s Nation’s Top 1 Percent of attorneys.

Jeronimo also serves in leadership and advisory roles across business and civic organizations. He has been Vice President and General Counsel for an international company and continues advising chambers of commerce and entrepreneurs. These efforts led to honors from the Dallas Business Journal and entrepreneurship recognition for regional business leadership.

Jeronimo has been selected for international leadership programs, including the British American Project as a British American Fellow and the German Marshall Fund’s Marshall Memorial Fellowship. He is admitted to all Texas state courts and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of Texas.

R. Jeronimo Valdez remains committed to practical advocacy that balances legal skill with client-focused guidance. His background in public service, trial advocacy, and business advising allows him to protect rights, resolve disputes efficiently, and support long-term success for those facing serious legal challenges with clarity, integrity, and trusted counsel.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Managing Partner, Valdez Washington LLP
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation
• Member, Dallas Hispanic Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Southern Methodist University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas at Arlington
  BA in Political Science

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