Atty. Adam C. Cortez

Atty. Adam C. Cortez

Mr. Adam C.

San Antonio San Antonio 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (361) 585-1744 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Adam C. Cortez at a glance

Adam C. Cortez is a Member based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at The Cortez Law Firm. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Nebraska District Court (1991), U.S. District Court Western, Northern and Southern Districts of Texas (1992), and New York Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankrupt (2006). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1991) and Incarnate Word College (B.B.A., 1988). Active member of San Antonio and Corpus Christi Bar Associations. Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Adam C. Cortez is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, white collar criminal defense, criminal and 6 other areas of law
  • Adam received a B.B.A. degree from Incarnate Word College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Adam practices at The Cortez Law Firm in San Antonio, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Adam C. Cortez's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Adam C. Cortez handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Adam C. Cortez is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Antonio are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Adam C. Cortez

Where is Adam C. Cortez's law office located?
Adam C. Cortez's law practice is located in San Antonio, Texas. The firm is The Cortez Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Adam C. Cortez handle?
Adam C. Cortez focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Adam C. Cortez practiced law?
Adam C. Cortez has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Adam C. Cortez go to law school?
Adam C. Cortez earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Adam C. Cortez for a consultation?
You can contact Adam C. Cortez directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1991
B.B.A.
Incarnate Word College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Texas Nebraska District Court
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court Western, Northern and Southern Districts of Texas
Admitted: 1992
New York Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Southern District/Bankrupt
Admitted: 2006

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