Contract Law & More Attorney · Serving San Antonio, TX · 62+ Years Experience
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About Charles E. Cantu at a Glance
Charles E. Cantu is an Of Counsel based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Davis, Cedillo & Mendoza, Inc.. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, product liability, civil rights, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Texas (1964). Educated at St. Mary's University (J.D. University, 1964) and University of Texas (B.B.A. Southern, 1961). Serves clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Charles E. Cantu
- Charles E. Cantu was hired by St. Mary University’s as a full-time law professor in 1966
- At the time, he was considered the youngest law professor in the United States as well as the first Hispanic to hold this type of position
- While Cantu served on St. Mary University’s faculty, he wrote extensively in the area of product liability and was published in some of the most prestigious law reviews in the country
- In addition, he contributed to the meaning of the term “product” in the Keeton, Owen, Montgomery and Green casebook, Products Liability and Safety, Cases and Materials, published by Foundation Press
- Today, Cantu holds the Of Counsel position at DC&M and confines his practice exclusively to mediation
- Cantu earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Texas and Juris Doctor at St. Mary’s University
- Mr. Cantu practices exclusively as a Mediator
- Community Involvement Chair, Witte Museum Board of Trustees Fiesta Commission San Antonio Hospice Association Cancer Therapy and Research Center San Antonio Public Library Foundation Villia Finale Board of Trustees Active supporter of Texas Public Radio as well as K.L.R.N
- Public Television Professional Associations • State Bar of Texas • Association of American Law Schools • American Bar Association • Law School Admissions Council • University of Texas System • Texas A & M System • Fulbright Association • Hispanic National Bar Association • Fellow, Texas Bar Association • The Texas Supreme Court Historical Society • The American Law Institute • Governor’s Criminal Justice Advisory Council
Practice Areas Explained
Charles E. Cantu's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles E. Cantu handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Antonio.
Contracts in San Antonio
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Personal Injury in San Antonio
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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Product Liability in San Antonio
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Civil Rights in San Antonio
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Consumer Protection 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 Charles E. Cantu
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 Charles E. Cantu's practice in the field of contracts, personal injury, product liability, civil rights, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Charles E. Cantu brings 62+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, personal injury, and product liability, Charles E. Cantu 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 Charles E. Cantu 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 Charles E. Cantu Handles in San Antonio
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