Atty. Barry Snell
Barry Snell graduated in the top five of his class at St. Mary’s University School of Law, and scored the highest grade in the State of Texas in the December, 1970, State Bar examination.
Automobile Accidents & More Attorney · Serving San Antonio, TX · 55+ Years Experience
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About Barry Snell at a Glance
Barry Snell is a Member based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Bayne, Snell & Krause. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on car accidents, probate, employment, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in Texas (1971), U.S. Supreme Court (1974), and Colorado District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth (1995). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1970) and University of Texas and St. Mary's University of San Antonio (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Barry Snell
- Barry Snell graduated in the top five of his class at St. Mary’s University School of Law, and scored the highest grade in the State of Texas in the December, 1970, State Bar examination
- He has specialized exclusively in civil trial law in the State and Federal courts in Bexar County and the State of Texas for over 39 years
- Mr. Snell has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Law ever since certification first became available in 1979
- He worked and trained under Pat Maloney, Sr., one of Texas greatest trial attorneys
- Mr. Snell has tried numerous cases to jury verdict, and has handled a substantial number of appeals
- He has also handled a number of substantial arbitration proceedings
- Mr. Snell has been chosen as a “Super Lawyer” from 2003-2010, described as the top 5% of practicing attorneys in Texas by a survey of his peers conducted by the publishers of the Texas Monthly Magazine
- In 2010, he was one of only ten San Antonio attorneys who were among the “Top 50” vote getters in Texas Monthly’s peer review process of attorneys in the Central and West Texas Region
- He has been included in the “Best Lawyers in America” since 2009
- He has also been named as one of the top civil trial lawyers in San Antonio by Texas Lawyer Magazine
- He has enjoyed an A-V rating in Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, a nationally recognized legal directory for thirty consecutive years
- According to Martindale-Hubbell, the “A-V” rating “shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence… and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.” He has served as Special Counsel representing the State Bar of Texas in disbarment proceedings
- He has served as a lecturer at a number of State Bar of Texas Continuing Legal Education Seminars, and has twice been invited to address the annual Judicial Conferences of Texas District and County Judges
- He is a former Chairman of the Consumer Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, and has been a member of the faculty of St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio, Texas
- Mr. Snell’s practice includes complex business and construction litigation, class action litigation, employment litigation, consumer litigation, automobile and motorcycle accidents, probate litigation, medical, legal and accounting malpractice litigation, entertainment law litigation, environmental litigation and service as an expert witness in legal malpractice litigation
- Although he does not actively pursue a mediation practice, he has successfully mediated several complex cases at the special request of the judge or attorneys involved
- His clients include individuals, small businesses, national and international corporations
- He has often represented other attorneys as well as members of the judiciary in matters of litigation
- Mr. Snell is married and has three sons, two step-sons, a step-daughter, and three grandchildren
- Mr. Snell is an avid sailor and motorcyclist
- He has sailed across the Gulf of Mexico seven times and has captained sailing charters throughout the Caribbean, in the, Honduras, Hawaii and Tahiti
- He has ridden motorcycles throughout the United States, and holds the coveted “Iron Butt” motorcycling award for riding over 1000 miles in a 24 hour period
- He is also an avid bicyclist
Practice Areas Explained
Barry Snell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry Snell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Antonio.
Car Accidents in San Antonio
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Probate in San Antonio
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Employment Law in San Antonio
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Business & Corporate Law in San Antonio
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Class Action in San Antonio
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Antonio
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 venue, 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.
San Antonio Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Antonio-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Antonio Choose Barry Snell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Barry Snell's practice in the field of car accidents, probate, employment, business, and class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Barry Snell brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. Supreme Court, and Colorado District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth , Barry Snell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, probate, and employment, Barry Snell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Antonio
A San Antonio-based practice means Barry Snell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Barry Snell Handles in San Antonio
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