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  • 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
  • Jorge Alvarez
    Jorge Alvarez
    Attorney

  • Craig Henderson
    Craig Henderson
    Attorney

  • Jeffery Pratt
    Jeffery Pratt
    Attorney

  • Lauren Horne
    Lauren Horne
    Attorney

  • Justin Tuck
    Justin Tuck
    Attorney
  • Rosy Anderson
    Rosy Anderson
    Administrative Director
  • Shelly Cantu-Valdez
    Shelly Cantu-Valdez
    Paralegal
  • Jessica Price
    Jessica Price
    Discovery Specialist
  • Michelle Roberson
    Michelle Roberson
    Commercial Case Manager
  • Jasmine Lopez
    Jasmine Lopez
    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

  • Chipper Holtzclaw
    Chipper Holtzclaw
    Legal Assistant
  • Cynthia Hatley
    Cynthia Hatley
    Medical Progression Specialist

  • Matthew Kretzer
    Matthew Kretzer
    Medical Progression Specialist

  • Marianne Seanez
    Marianne Seanez
    Intake Specialist
  • Daniel Dominguez
    Daniel Dominguez
    Senior Litigation Paralegal
  • Alina Guzman
    Alina Guzman
    Legal Assistant
  • Sara Gonzalez
    Sara Gonzalez
    Paralegal
  • Isabella Urquidez
    Isabella Urquidez
    Paralegal
  • Brianna Somohano
    Brianna Somohano
    Paralegal

  • Vanessa Tagre-Levario
    Vanessa Tagre-Levario
    Litigation Paralegal
  • Elma Benavides
    Elma Benavides
    Assistant
  • Jennifer Lester
    Jennifer Lester
    Content Writer

  • Jeffrey Gassen
    Jeffrey Gassen
    Demand Writer
  • Esther Espinoza
    Esther Espinoza
    Legal Assistant

  • Melissa Henn
    Melissa Henn
    Accounting Specialist

  • Aziria Ortega
    Aziria Ortega
    Staff Assistant
  • Sara Villagran Garcia
    Sara Villagran Garcia
    Bookkeeper
  • Jett DeSouza
    Jett DeSouza
    File Clerk
  • Brennan DeSouza
    Brennan DeSouza
    File Clerk
  • Kallison Cordeau
    Kallison Cordeau
    INTERN
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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.

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.

Craig Henderson
Attorney
Craig Henderson

Craig A. Henderson began his career working for one of the largest civil litigation law firms in Las Vegas, Nevada, gaining experience in both Nevada federal and state court in all areas of civil litigation, including complex business and contract disputes.  After a few years practicing commercial litigation, Craig was recruited to work in the litigation department of one of the largest personal law firms in Nevada, where he continued to gain valuable experience in all aspects of personal injury litigation, including trials, arbitrations, and mediations.  During his time in Las Vegas, Craig represented well over a thousand injured clients fighting for compensation after being injured in hotels, casinos, commercial properties, and car crashes (in addition to working on cases in numerous areas of civil law including anti-deficiency, real property/partition, and family law).  Craig has litigated complex injury and product defect cases, and Craig has experience standing up to insurance companies and corporations of all shapes and sizes.

After working as a lawyer in Las Vegas for 18 years, Craig wanted to return to Texas, where he attended Baylor University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science in 2000.  At DeSouza Injury Lawyers, Craig continues to represent injured people in oilfield incidents, slip and fall/premises liability cases, and motor vehicle crashes involving 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles.  Craig is well versed in legal research, writing, and federal and state civil procedure, pre-trial litigation and procedure, trial, appeals, and judgment enforcement.

In his free time, Craig enjoys playing softball and socializing with his co-workers at DeSouza Injury Lawyers, and spending time with his wife and three children camping, being outdoors, riding ATVs, attending sporting events, practicing Tae Kwon Do  (Craig, his son, and daughter are all first degree black belts), and taking his family to see and experience the many amazing sights throughout the great State of Texas.  Craig attended law school at University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California, where he served as a managing editor of the McGeorge Law Review and graduated with honors and as a member of the Roger J. Traynor Honor Society.  Craig is licensed in Texas, Nevada, and California.  Craig is also licensed in the:

Western District of Texas

Northern District of Texas

District of Nevada

Northern District of California

Central District of California

District of New Mexico

District of Colorado

Jeffery Pratt
Attorney

Jeffery E. Pratt has been a personal injury trial lawyer for 37 years and has tried more than 50 cases to jury verdict in the areas of 18 – wheeler trucking and other commercial transportation and motor vehicle crashes, product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, workers’ compensation, and invasion of privacy.

Mr. Pratt has also obtained numerous multi-million dollar settlements in his areas of law practice.

Lauren Horne
Attorney

Native Texan, Lauren M. Horne, graduated from Texas A&M University in 2005 before earning her juris doctorate from Texas A&M School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan) in 2008.  For more than 15 years she defended medical negligence, premises liability, personal injury, commercial, labor and employment, and general civil litigation claims against physicians, hospitals, healthcare providers, businesses, drivers, and various insureds in state and federal court.  Lauren has tried numerous cases to verdict.  Her courtroom and defense experience equips her to aggressively represent injured clients against insurance companies and all sorts of organizations.

Justin Tuck
Attorney

Justin was born in San Antonio, Texas. However, throughout his childhood, he spent time in both Alabama and Ohio. He was born to a military father and hardworking mother who both stressed education and having a strong work ethic. This led him to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio where he received a B.A. in Criminal Justice. Then, he attended St. Mary’s University School of Law where he graduated with his J.D. Justin first gained practical legal experience working as a law clerk for an experienced attorney working in private practice. Justin managed his civil litigation docket which consisted mainly of personal injury cases. He also gained experience doing Estate Planning and Contract work. Justin then worked for a large personal injury firm in San Antonio. The knowledge and experience he gained there serves him well as he manages the non-commercial litigation docket for Desouza Injury Lawyers. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with family, listening to music, and watching sports.

Rosy Anderson
Administrative Director
Rosy Anderson

Rosy was born and raised in Brownsville, TX.  She has worked in the legal field since 2001, earning experience in family law, first party litigation and personal injury.  She earned her associate in paralegal studies and BAAS in 2009.  She moved to San Antonio in 2016. In her free time, she trains hard at the gym to prepare for her next body building show.

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.

Jessica Price
Discovery Specialist
Jessica Price

After being involved in a drunk driving collision early in her life, Jessica began her work in the legal field in 2002.  Her goal has always been to help others that have been affected by someone else’s negligence.  Personal injury has been the main focus of her career, and she is thankful that she has been able to assist others during their time of need.

In her spare time, Jessica loves taking trips with the family to the beach to spend time in the sand and explore as many fishing opportunities as they can.  Additionally, her and her family take trips to the mountains in Colorado and New Mexico to fish all the beautiful lakes and rivers.  Jessica has four nieces and one nephew, that she enjoys spending time with and making memories.

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.”

Jasmine Lopez
Commercial Case Manager
Jasmine Lopez

Jasmine has always had a passion for the legal field/ criminal justice. She loves to learn new things, absorb as much as she can, and help people in any way. She is a mommy to be with a baby boy on the way. During her free time, Jasmine enjoys watching her Philadelphia Eagles and spending time with her 2 fur babies. Jasmine also loves her sneakers!

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

Ashley has worked in legal field for 2.5 years handling all non-commercial and commercial case that have settled within the firm.

She has a total of 7.5  years experience in accounting for the legal field and oil and gas industry. Ashley also has banking experience as an administrative assistant.

She is currently enrolled at UTSA working on obtaining MBA degree. She has her associate degree in general studies.

 Ashley has two children and a husky. They enjoy traveling, outdoor activities and playing or watching basketball. Especially the Lakers.

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.

Chipper Holtzclaw
Legal Assistant
Chipper Holtzclaw

Chipper was born in Richardson, TX and raised in Amarillo, TX. She graduated with a two Assocaites in Business Administration and in Criminal Justice in 2023 from Amarillo College. She is currently enrolled at West Texas A&M to finish her bachelor’s in criminal justice and her Master’s in Business. Fun fact is she is named after the retired Atlanta Braves 3rd basemen, Chipper Jones and her goal is to travel and see a game in every Major League Ballpark.

Cynthia Hatley
Medical Progression Specialist
Cynthia Hatley

Cynthis brings over 7 years of client support and administrative to the firm. She is dedicated to delivering exceptional support. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her fur baby.

Matthew Kretzer
Medical Progression Specialist
Matthew Kretzer

Matt Kretzer grew up in San Antonio, TX and attended the University of Mississippi graduating with a BS in Business Administration. He has assisted with large class action cases over the last 10 years helping both individual and commercial clients seeking fair compensation and justice in the agricultural industry. He was involved with both the GMO Rice Lawsuit against Bayer CropScience & Syngenta AG MIR-162 which were the two largest agricultural settlements in US History. Matt worked as the project/case manager helping roughly 16,000 clients securing over 100 million in damages on the Syngenta case where the firm represented corn producers, Ethanol Plants & Grain Handling facilities. He enjoys all sports as well as hunting & fishing in his spare time.

Marianne Seanez
Intake Specialist
Marianne Seanez

Marianne was born and raised in Eagle Pass, Texas. Raised by two immigrant parents, Marianne became a first-generation graduate in 2024 with her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Politics and Law from UTSA. She has been interested in the legal field since her senior year of high school. As an avid reader, if her nose isn’t in a book, you can find her running or playing tennis in her spare time.

Daniel Dominguez
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Daniel Dominguez

Daniel Dominguez has worked in the San Antonio legal field for over 25 years. He began his career in 1991 working as a case manager with the law firm of Plunkett, Gibson & Allen, where he worked for 4 years in the practice area of insurance defense. In 1995, he joined Davis, Cedillo & Mendoza, where he worked as a paralegal for attorney Ricardo Cedillo for 17 years in various practice areas, including product liability, deceptive trade, and contract disputes. Daniel Dominguez brings over 25 years of legal experience to our firm.

Alina Guzman
Legal Assistant
Alina Guzman

Alina Guzmán is a Costa Rican who has worked in the legal field as a Paralegal for more than 6
years; with her experience and bilingual skills, she is more than prepared to help our team
wherever she’s needed.

She has a criminology degree and is on the way to graduating from law school. She has been
involved since little in volunteering at non-profit organizations that teach important values and
teamwork and has been helping with family business with leadership and administration tasks.

After suffering the loss of their loved ones, her life goal has been to live each day with a
purpose, focusing on herself, self-development, her professional career, and enjoying her time
with the family, couple, dogs, and nature around her, always remembering what really matters
and the importance of happiness and love in her life.

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.”

Brianna Somohano
Paralegal
Brianna Somohano

Brianna graduated from University of Texas at San Antonio in 2018 with a degree in Public Administration.  She has been working in the legal field for 13 years and has been a paralegal for 7 years.  She would like to pursue her paralegal certification. She also has a dog named Twixie.

Vanessa Tagre-Levario
Litigation Paralegal
Vanessa Tagre-Levario

Vanessa has 24 years of extensive litigation experience, she has established a distinguished career in the legal field, particularly in civil litigation. Holding a bachelor’s degree in legal studies and accounting brings a unique combination of analytical and legal expertise to every case. Throughout a dynamic career, has successfully navigated various areas of law, focusing primarily on civil litigation in California and Texas. This extensive background has equipped Vanessa with a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of the legal systems in these states. Known for a meticulous approach and unwavering dedication to clients, has earned a reputation for delivering favorable outcomes in even the most challenging cases. Vanessa’s commitment to excellence and a client-centered approach ensures that each case is handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Vanessa leverages extensive knowledge and experience to provide insightful legal solutions, always striving to achieve the best possible results for clients.

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.

Jeffrey Gassen
Demand Writer
Jeffrey Gassen

Jeffery received a bachelor’s degree in English from LSU in 2021. He specializes in commercial cases, conducting extensive research into the facts of the case, from liability to medical treatment, to write compelling narratives that demand settlement from the opposing party. In his spare time, he writes, paints, and explores other creative pursuits.

Esther Espinoza
Legal Assistant
Esther Espinoza

Esther has been in the legal field for over 18 years.  Esther has worked in several areas of law as a legal assistant, paralegal and legal secretary.  Esther enjoys helping clients and making them feel at ease, also listening to them.

Melissa Henn
Accounting Specialist
Melissa Henn

Over 20 years learning, earning certifications and polishing skills in the accounting field from real estate, public school, and private companies. Was raised in Alaska and moved back to Texas in 2012 to be closer to family.  I have two adult children and a perfect grandson.  In my spare time I make handmade jewelry and spend time with my large extended family tubing rivers, BBQs, and board games.

My stolen motto in life is Progress over Perfection.

Aziria Ortega
Staff Assistant

Aziria is from San Antonio, Texas studying at UTSA as a first-generation college student. She plans to attend law school after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Her interest in the legal field was always encouraged by her parents, who taught her that hard work and determination can take you anywhere you want to be. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym or being a homebody with her kitty cat.

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.