Rachel Montes

Rachel Montes is a seasoned trial lawyer committed to advocating for individuals and families impacted by serious injury or wrongful death. Known for her no-nonsense approach, she uses her courtroom experience to challenge negligent parties and major insurance companies, seeking not just justice but lasting policy changes.

Rachel began her legal career after earning her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in Dallas. She graduated with distinction, receiving the American Jurisprudence Award in 1997 and contributing to the law review. Her legal education laid a strong foundation for the client-first approach that defines her practice.

Rachel quickly built a name for herself at one of Texas’s largest personal injury firms. Fueled by client success and a drive for independence, she launched her own law firm in 1998. Since then, she has secured verdicts and settlements worth millions for clients affected by trucking accidents, defective products, hazing, and bad faith in insurance.

Rachel is also a respected voice in Texas’s legal community. She served as president of the Dallas Women Lawyers Association in 2006 and has held board positions with the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association and Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Her peers regularly refer clients and family to her, a testament to her trustworthiness and results.

Rachel Montes continues to fight for clients with integrity and grit, earning accolades like “Best Lawyer Under 40” by D Magazine and recognition as a Texas Super Lawyer. Her passion lies not only in winning cases but in making a lasting impact on safety standards and legal access for all.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Montes Law Group, PC
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Member, Dallas Women Lawyers Association
• Member, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, TTLA Advocates, Board of Directors
• Member, Christian Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Dallas Democratic Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas A&M University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The University of Texas at Dallas
  Bachelor Degree

Awards & Badges