Samantha Garza
Associate
Samantha Garza is an associate at Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez, representing corporations and individuals in civil litigation involving personal injury, premises liability, and employment law matters. A Rio Grande Valley native born and raised in Edinburg, Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from the University of Texas Pan-American and worked as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and science teacher before pursuing a career in law. She also assisted with the startup of her husband's dental practice, serving as Director of Business Operations.
Samantha earned her J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law in 2023 and is a member of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel.
Education:
- St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., 2023
- University of Texas Pan-American, B.S. Clinical Laboratory Science, 2012
Professional & Community Involvement:
- Valley Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors
- Juan Diego Academy Board of Trustees
- McAllen Country Club Board of Directors
- Hidalgo County Bar Association & Hidalgo County Bar Foundation: Former President, Treasurer, Director, and Co-Chair of Real Estate Section
- American Bar Association, Real Estate and Probate Sections
- College of the State Bar
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Community Associations Institute, Member
- RGV Leadership, Class of 2016
- Leadership McAllen, Class XXXIII
- RGV Estate Planning Council
