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OUR TEAM

  • Jason DeSouza
    Jason DeSouza
    Founder/Managing Attorney
  • Jessica DeSouza
    Jessica DeSouza
    Chief Financial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer
  • J. Scott Frederick
    J. Scott Frederick
    Of Counsel
  • Lucas Williams
    Lucas Williams
    Attorney
  • Nathan Robinson
    Nathan Robinson
    Attorney
  • John Riley
    John Riley
    Of Counsel
  • Jorge Alvarez
    Jorge Alvarez
    Attorney
  • Shelly Cantu-Valdez
    Shelly Cantu-Valdez
    Paralegal
  • Sara Gonzalez
    Sara Gonzalez
    Paralegal
  • Isabella Urquidez
    Isabella Urquidez
    Paralegal
  • Michelle Roberson
    Michelle Roberson
    Commercial Case Manager
  • David Martinez
    David Martinez
    Firm Administrator
  • Ashley Salas
    Ashley Salas
    Breakdown Specialist
  • Erica Brittain-Winn
    Erica Brittain-Winn
    Non-Commercial Case Manager
  • Lesley Bedingfield
    Lesley Bedingfield
    Medical Summary Specialist
  • Carmen Rivera
    Carmen Rivera
    Discovery Specialist
  • Christina Calderon
    Christina Calderon
    Medical Progression Specialist
  • Elma Benavides
    Elma Benavides
    Assistant
  • Jennifer Lester
    Jennifer Lester
    Content Writer
  • Sara Villagran Garcia
    Sara Villagran Garcia
    Bookkeeper
  • Jett DeSouza
    Jett DeSouza
    File Clerk
  • Brennan DeSouza
    Brennan DeSouza
    File Clerk
  • Kallison Cordeau
    Kallison Cordeau
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Jason DeSouza
Founder/Managing Attorney
Jason DeSouza

I am the firm’s founder and lead trial attorney. I founded this firm on the principle that people injured because of someone else’s carelessness deserve aggressive representation. I have a proven track record in court, prevailing against some of the largest insurance companies and corporations in the United States and worldwide, on the simple idea that I will get the best settlement for you based on your injuries or I will try your case to a jury. I charge no fees or expenses unless we collect money on your behalf. The firm is focused exclusively on personal injury litigation and we represent clients injured in the oilfield, injured by 18 wheelers or company vehicles, and those injured by slip and falls.

Jessica DeSouza
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer
Jessica DeSouza

Jessica was born and raised in Michigan and earned a Masters of Non-Profit Management from North Park University. She spent 10 ½ years working in non-profits raising over $10 million dollars, leading fundraising events, and managing volunteers. In 2022 she stepped away from her role in the non-profit sector to join her husband’s law firm as the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Jason and Jessica have two children, Jett and Brennan, and four dogs, Moo, Friday, Rocco and Sparkles. They spend much of their free time traveling and discovering new places or at games and rehearsals.

J. Scott Frederick
Of Counsel
J. Scott Frederick

Scott began his career in Beaumont, Texas near his hometown of Groves, Texas, representing defendants in lawsuits brought by those injured due to another’s alleged negligence. After representing defendants for seven years, Scott moved to Corpus Christi and began representing individuals that need guidance and counsel in an effort to obtain the compensation they deserve after being injured due to a company’s or individual’s negligent acts. Scott enjoys representing the individuals and leveling the playing field when an insurance company refuses to fairly and justly compensate the individual. Scott eventually moved back home to continue representing individuals against those that caused injuries. He enjoys traveling the State of Texas assisting Jason DeSouza in his dogged and persistent pursuit of justice on behalf of injured individuals.

Lucas Williams
Attorney
Lucas Williams

Lucas Williams is a native and lifelong Texan that graduated from Texas A&M University at the age of 19. He then attended SMU Law in Dallas, Texas where he was the youngest person in his law school class and graduated at the age of 22. He has tried numerous cases to trial and thoroughly enjoys being a trial lawyer.

Lucas Williams relentlessly pursues justice so that, together, we can work towards holding the ones at fault accountable and righting the wrong.

Nathan Robinson
Attorney
Nathan Robinson

After graduating from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, with a double major in Psychology and Communications, Nathan attended a dual degree program outside Chicago specializing in Psycho-legal studies and earned his Master’s in Psychology as well as his Law Degree at the same time.  Since passing the Texas Bar in 2010, he has applied that training solely to advocating and representing over 1000 injured parties in personal injury litigation. More recently, Nathan has honed his practice to focus largely on commercial trucking cases.

John Riley
Of Counsel
John Riley
John was born and raised in Texas.  He earned his BA from the University of Texas in Austin and his JD from St. Mary’s University School of Law.
Other licenses he currently holds are by the Texas Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Because of his unique background and experience with Oil & Gas Law, John assists Jason DeSouza on all oil field injury cases.
In addition to his vast array of professional achievements he greatly enjoys spending time with his family and taking his boat out on the lake.
He is an avid bike rider and loves to hit the ski slopes in Colorado.
Jorge Alvarez
Attorney
Jorge Alvarez

Jorge graduated from BYU Law School in Provo, Utah in 2017 and began his career practicing personal injury litigation in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jorge focused his practice primarily on representing injured victims against large corporations, including trucking companies, casinos, and major hotel/resorts in motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and premises liability litigation.

Jorge has tried many cases to verdict and obtained seven-figure results for his clients. Prior to graduating from law school, Jorge worked in the insurance field in San Antonio, Texas, which has equipped him to understand all aspects in a case dealing with insurance and personal injury claims. Jorge is a native Spanish – speaker from Ecuador and recently relocated to San Antonio Texas to be closer to family.

Shelly Cantu-Valdez
Paralegal
Shelly Cantu-Valdez

Shelly brings a broad depth of experience in the provision of paralegal support and specializes in personal injury work, and also has experience in family, real estate, and criminal law. She has significant experience in all aspects of the litigation process. She graduated in 2004 with a Paralegal Degree from Texas A&M International. Prior to working for DeSouza Law, Shelly worked as a Litigation Paralegal for the Law Offices of Thomas J. Henry and has also worked for Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) as an Intelligence Research Analyst. Shelly is originally from Freer, Duval County, Texas and now lives in San Antonio, Texas. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Sara Gonzalez
Paralegal
Sara Gonzalez

A law graduate by academics, it doesn’t come as a surprise that Sara chose Personal Injury as her professional domain, having personally gone through the agony of losing a loved one in a devastating car crash, pretty early in life. She joined DeSouza Law PC in June 2019, grateful that she has been given an opportunity to contribute in her own small way to make a huge difference in many deserving lives.
Other than her love for music and books, she loves her long meditative walks, and connecting with people.

Isabella Urquidez
Paralegal
Isabella Urquidez

Isabella is an experienced Paralegal with a background in legal research, document preparation and case management.
With 8 years of dedicated experience as a paralegal, and a law graduate by academics, she diligently supports attorneys in all phases of litigation.
Beyond her professional role she finds joy and fulfillment in embarking on journeys to new destinations and immersing herself in exploring new places, cultures, and experiences.”

Michelle Roberson
Commercial Case Manager
Michelle Roberson

Michelle has worked in the legal field for 12 years, earning experience in criminal and family law. After earning her paralegal certificate, she worked at the Office of the Attorney General where she spent 6 years working with troubled youths in the Juvenile Justice System.

Michelle is a co-owner of a nonprofit organization that was founded to assist children with cancer and has reached to organizing with local businesses to assist families in times of crisis. She enjoys traveling and immersing herself in different cultures. Michelle looks forward to road trips and exploring the off-beaten path. She is always seeking the next adventure.”

David Martinez
Firm Administrator
David Martinez

David has worked in the legal field for 20 years all across the great state of Texas. From Corpus Christi, Houston to San Antonio. David has gone from working with an insurance defense law firm to currently working with personal injury attorneys.
Among the many leisure activities, David enjoys watching his favorite Texas sports teams and spending time with family and friends.

Ashley Salas
Breakdown Specialist
Ashley Salas

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Erica Brittain-Winn
Non-Commercial Case Manager
Erica Brittain-Winn

Erica graduated with her paralegal degree from Amarillo College in 2014.  She has been doing personal injury work for 9 years and wants to pursue her paralegal certification.  She is married with four children and her family is very involved in sports and spends most of their free time outside.  They are trying to travel to as many National Parks as possible.  Erica is also a big Dallas Cowboys fan.

Lesley Bedingfield
Medical Summary Specialist
Lesley Bedingfield

Lesley has been an LVN for 18 years.  Prior to working at DeSouza Injury Lawyers, she spent 14 years in corrections helping adults and juveniles.
In her free time, Lesley likes to spend time with her husband of 20 years and her six children.

Carmen Rivera
Discovery Specialist
Carmen Rivera

Carmen has worked in the legal field for 8 years.  She holds an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies and is actively working on obtaining her Paralegal Certification.
Carmen was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and is a mother to 2 boys and 1 girl.

Christina Calderon
Medical Progression Specialist
Christina Calderon

Christina was born and raised in San Antonio Texas.  She began working in the legal field 20 years ago as a family law legal assistant.  She worked in that area of law for one year when she decided that she wanted to assist others in a greater capacity and began working in personal injury, where she has been for the last 19 years.
Christina is a mother to one daughter and a fur baby.  She loves to cook and her absolute favorite getaway is the beach.

Elma Benavides
Assistant
Elma Benavides

Elma is a person who loves people, working and traveling. Her biggest fault is that she loves shopping too much.
She is always ready to help others.
Elma worked at AT&T for over 40 years and loved every minute of it.

Jennifer Lester
Content Writer
Jennifer Lester

Jennifer Lester is a content writer and social media strategist who utilizes the power of storytelling to help organizations connect with their audiences. She’s been featured in BizWomen for her work and recognized on International Women’s Day by one of the leading freelance job platforms in the world. Jennifer is a graduate of Texas A&M University, an avid trail runner, and a mom to three energetic boys.

Sara Villagran Garcia
Bookkeeper
Sara Villagran Garcia

A San Antonio native, Sara attended Texas A&I (Texas A&M) in Kingsville, TX. Her move to Zapata, TX is where she was introduced and gained her knowledge in the Real Estate and Bookkeeping professions. After 34 years and wanting to live closer to family, Sara moved back to her hometown in 2011.
Her bookkeeping career continued in the oil & gas and voluntary sectors. Sara joined the team at DeSouza Law early part of 2021, giving her 35+ years of professionalism and detailed oriented bookkeeping skills. With a wide range of enjoyable interests, Sara favors traveling, the fine arts and socializing with family and friends at a variety of sports events.

Jett DeSouza
File Clerk
Jett DeSouza

Jett is a 5th grader whose passion is playing baseball. In his free time, away from school and sports, he helps shred and file and do other odd jobs around his Dad’s law firm.

Brennan DeSouza
File Clerk
Brennan DeSouza

Brennan is a 4th grader who loves gymnastics and recently joined choir. In her free time, away from school and friends, she helps shred and file and do other odd jobs around her Dad’s law firm.

Kallison Cordeau
INTERN
Kallison Cordeau

Kallison is currently a student at John Marshall High School. She is involved in the law magnet program and the mock trial team there.