When Mr. De La Paz takes on your case, he does so with a commitment to obtaining the compensation you deserve. Whether your case is large or small, if necessary, he will take your case to court in order to get you the compensation you deserve. If you have been seriously injured in an accident or personal injury case, call (210) 225-HURT (4878) or toll free (800) 645-8553 to arrange a free case evaluation. Mr. De La Paz will meet with you at our San Antonio office; or your home or hospital room if you can’t travel. Se habla español.

Suzanne De Meyer, Esq. Is One Of The Founding Partners Of Cammarata & De Meyer P.C. Suzanne has been providing excellence in the fields of Matrimonial and Family Law since 2001. What separates Suzanne from other lawyers is her down to earth persona that really shines through from the very first time you meet her. Her understanding of all real-life situations puts the client at ease and comforts them during one of the most difficult times of their lives. Suzanne displays sincere compassion for her clients, that is felt and talked about for years after by whomever she has represented. She receives many referrals from past clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, even from opposing parties. When you hire Suzanne, not only do you hire an attorney, but you gain a friend whose mother-like qualities prevail. She makes her clients feel comfortable immediately. Suzanne fights for her clients like she is fighting for herself and her own family. Suzanne is practical and realistic and she explains the law to her clients in a way that makes them understand and feel empowered. She is an experienced lawyer in settlement negotiations and resolving your case amicably and out of court. Suzanne De Meyer is a skilled lawyer who will provide aggressive trial litigation, if necessary. She is a fighter and will protect your rights at all costs. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from St. John’s University and studying abroad a year in Italy to further enhance her studies and expand her horizons, Suzanne returned home to complete her academic achievements at Brooklyn Law School and obtained a Juris Doctor degree in the year 2000. Suzanne stayed grounded, practicing law at the same law firm, that she interned with during law school. Her eighteen years at Cantor Coscia & Schustal, LLP, provided her with the skills, knowledge, and experience in litigating Matrimonial and Family law matters. After becoming a mother, Suzanne decided the time had come to open up her own practice. She is admitted to both the New York and New Jersey State Bars.

With a background that is rich in many different legal fields, Danielle De Smeth is a well-rounded, experienced attorney who has represented clients in cases involving personal injury, environmental litigation, and criminal defense. She is proud to represent her clients with fierce and dedicated legal counsel. Danielle worked in the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted criminal cases. This gives her a distinct advantage in criminal defense cases for her clients, as she is personally familiar with the methods and strategies of the state’s prosecutors. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley before attending Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where she earned her J.D. She is admitted to the California Bar Association.

David J. Dean, who joined the Firm over 20 years ago as a nationally recognized trial attorney, is responsible for trying some of our largest and often most challenging and complex cases. David J. Dean is a senior trial attorney on all matters in the Firm’s practice. Mr. Dean was the Chief Trial Counsel for the plaintiffs in the Agent Orange Class Action, representing more than two million Vietnam Veterans in their claims against seven chemical companies. His work was described in published Federal Court decisions as “extraordinary” and of “exceptional quality.” David’s exceptional trial skills were evident in the civil trial of the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center, where, as the lead trial attorney, he obtained an unprecedented verdict against the Port Authority for its failure to take steps to prevent the terrorist attack. David won a $92 Million verdict against the city of New York on behalf of a victim of excessive police force. He won a $25 million verdict for a laborer injured at a worksite and a $24.5 million verdict for a man who tripped on the stairs of an apartment building causing him to become a paraplegic. He obtained a verdict against the Transit Authority for $28.5 million for a woman whose leg was severely injured when she was struck by a train. He also won a $19.1 million verdict for a man whose hand was caught in a closing train door. He has obtained many multiple million-dollar verdicts in a number of different types of medical malpractice cases. Such results are only a small sample of his work, which has earned him a respected and feared trial reputation. David has been named in Super Lawyers magazine as one of New York’s top lawyers, and has also been listed in The Best Lawyers in America. A national legal publication recently named David as “one of America’s great trial lawyers.” David has also received the highest rating (AV®) from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings.* A 1961 graduate of Georgetown Law Center, David joined the firm in 1997 and has been a Member since 1999. He has often lectured at various law schools and bar associations on all aspects of trial practice.

Ms. Dean\'s professional experience encompasses a broad range of legal matters. Her primary emphases are civil appeals, estate planning and probate. Her estate planning practice involves helping clients orchestrate their estates by drafting a vast array of trusts, wills and powers of attorney. Ms. Dean also provides compassionate legal advice while assisting families through the probate process. Ms. Dean\'s legal expertise in civil appeals includes both advising at the trial court level and handling all aspects of the appeal. She has handled appeals dealing with complex insurance matters, business matters, personal injury and family law appeals. She has successfully argued in federal and state courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, on behalf of a major insurance company, corporations, and individuals. She works with trial attorneys and clients to preserve error on the trial court level, preparing legal motions, handling mandamus actions, preparing and arguing the jury charge and handling all post-judgment motions. At the appellate level, Ms. Dean leads the appeal of a judgment, including preparing briefs, petitions for review and briefs on the merits to the Texas Supreme Court, and presenting oral argument before diverse panels of judges. Throughout her career, Ms. Dean has handled other civil matters as well, such as complex commercial litigation, corporate buy-outs, employment and business contracts, consumer issues, family law litigation, adoptions, real estate transactions and personal injury litigation. She successfully negotiated and closed a multi-million dollar buy-out of a snowboard clothing company to a major sporting goods conglomerate. Prior to specializing in appellate law, Ms. Dean engaged in a successful trial practice and as a result, understands the needs of trial attorneys and what it takes to make them successful at the trial level and on appeal.