Atty. Ruben J. Olvera
After practicing law in Houston and San Antonio for several years, Ruben joined CFHOJ in May 2015 and became a Partner in January 2018. Throughout his career, Ruben has successfully litigated and defended serious personal injury cases in the areas of premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, dram shop liability, and products liability.
Construction & More Attorney · Serving San Antonio, TX · 21+ Years Experience
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About Ruben J. Olvera at a Glance
Ruben J. Olvera is a Partner based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Curney, Farmer, House, Osuna & Jackson, PC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (2005). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 2005) and Texas A & M University (B.S., 2001). Serves clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ruben J. Olvera
- After practicing law in Houston and San Antonio for several years, Ruben joined CFHOJ in May 2015 and became a Partner in January 2018
- Throughout his career, Ruben has successfully litigated and defended serious personal injury cases in the areas of premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, dram shop liability, and products liability
- Ruben is also experienced in a broad range of litigation matters including health care liability, construction litigation, and commercial litigation
- While Ruben’s practice is statewide, he routinely handles matters in Central and South Texas including venues along the Texas-Mexico border
- In 2018, Ruben was selected by his peers in San Antonio Scene magazine as among the Best Lawyers in San Antonio for personal injury defense
- Ruben was born and raised in Laredo, Texas but also spent time growing up in the Corpus Christi area
- He attended Texas A&M University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 2001
- Ruben went on to attend South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas where he received his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2005
- While in law school, Ruben was a South Texas Academic Merit Scholarship recipient, was on the Dean’s Honor List, and a member of the Phi Delta Phi International Law Fraternity
- He also interned for Justice Nelda V. Rodriguez at the 13th Court of Appeals in Corpus Christi, Texas in 2003 and 2004
- Ruben was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2005, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas in 2006, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas in 2009
- He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, San Antonio Bar Association, and Defense Counsel of San Antonio
- In 2017, Ruben was nominated and accepted as a member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
- Ruben has also been an invited speaker on various personal injury topics for claim representatives
- Ruben and his wife, Lesley, have two children, and they attend St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
- Ruben enjoys running, playing golf, hunting, and watching Texas A&M football
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Ruben J. Olvera's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ruben J. Olvera handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Antonio.
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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Business & Corporate Law in San Antonio
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Civil Litigation 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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Why Clients in San Antonio Choose Ruben J. Olvera
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 Ruben J. Olvera's practice in the field of personal injury, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ruben J. Olvera brings 21+ 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 personal injury, business, and litigation, Ruben J. Olvera 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 Ruben J. Olvera 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 Ruben J. Olvera Handles in San Antonio
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