Rene C. Benavides
Attorney
Rene has been an advocate for truth and justice as a trial attorney for over 22 years. He is a former City Attorney for the City of Laredo, former Chief Prosecutor in the 49th Judicial District Court for the District Attorney’s Office in Webb County, and former Assistant United States Attorney.
Rene has many years in private practice handling personal injury litigation and is board certified in personal injury trial law with the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Rene opened up his own law firm July of 2021 with the drive and passion to fight for what is right, to litigate and to seek justice for all his clients.
Background
Rene Carlo Benavides was born in Laredo, Texas where he lived his early childhood years. He is a graduate of Zapata High School. His parents, Ramon and Leonor Benavides live in Zapata County.
Rene is married to Linda L. Benavides. They are proud parents of three children: Rene Carlo Benavides, Jr.; Lauren Elizabeth Benavides and Ryan Christopher Benavides.
Education
- Baylor University – B.A. Political Science and Speech Communication
- South Texas College of Law – Law Degree
Areas of Practice
- PERSONAL INJURY
- CRIMINAL DEFENSE
- IMMIGRATION
Bar and Court Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Former and Current Professional and Community Activities
- Member of the Webb County Bar Association
- Member of the San Antonio Bar Association
- Participant in Community Access to Justice Program/ pro bono organization in San Antonio
- Member of the Baylor Business Network and
- Member of the World Affairs Council in San Antonio
Publications and Presentations
- Co-author and presenter of “Double Indemnity” a seminar on contractual indemnity with emphasis on indemnity agreements in municipal/government contracts
- DWI Prosecution