Jorge A. Herrera, Attorney at Law
A dedicated San Antonio personal injury lawyer
“Our passion for the community is clear.”
– Attorney Jorge A. Herrera, the Herrera Law Firm
Attorney Jorge Herrera is making a name for himself in the field of law, all while carrying out the core values and strong morals instilled in him by his father, Herrera Law Firm founder Frank Herrera Jr.
Jorge served as a White House intern in 1997. In May 2001, he graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, received the Charles M. Rolker Prize for leadership, and was recognized as a 2001 Columbia University Leadership Legend. He was senior class president and served his alma mater as the founder of the Latino Student Peer Mentor Program, chair of the Minority Recruitment Committee, and Board of the Chicano Caucus.
After graduation, he worked in Washington, D.C., as a Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Fellow from 2001 to 2002 before attending The University of Texas School of Law. A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law in 2005, Jorge was a member of the Board of Advocates, Texas Hispanic Journal of Law and Policy, and a student member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
Jorge Herrera’s philosophy is one of community empowerment. His family instilled in him the passionate belief that he must use his voice and skills to empower citizens and ensure they receive justice in the courtroom.
Committed to the needs of clients
Jorge continues to be deeply involved in community advocacy and professional leadership. He currently serves on the national board of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), and general counsel for the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
He is also a board member of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, where he previously chaired the Board of Advocates. He was elected by his peers as a board member of the San Antonio Bar Association.
Jorge is a member of the American Association for Justice, where he previously served on the Board of Governors, and he was selected to the National Latino Trial Lawyers Association. He has also served as vice chair for the South Texas Hispanic Fund, continuing legal education (CLE) chair and Chair of the Board of Advocates for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and as a national board member of AVANCE, Inc.
He has earned several awards for his legal work and advocacy, including:
- Top 100 Jury Verdicts, All Practice Areas – Texas, 2024
- AVANCE, Inc. Board Recognition
- Pat Maloney Courage Award, San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association
- Reich Chandler Award, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- San Antonio Hispanic Chamber Business Award
- 40 Under 40 Award, San Antonio Business Journal
Jorge has given continuing legal education (CLE) presentations on construction accidents, oilfield accidents, work injuries, Chapter 95, 18-wheeler collision litigation, and modern trial technology. He is also a Texas Bar Foundation Fellow and serves on the local grievance committee from the Texas Bar.
Jorge and his wife Victoria have two lovely children. He loves to read to them and, most importantly, coach his children’s sports teams.
Jorge A. Herrera – fighting for justice, one client at a time. Find out how Jorge can help you. Contact us and schedule your free case evaluation.
