Edwards, Zachary
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Zach received his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Texas Tech University and his Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University – Dedman School of Law. In 2007, he began his legal career at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted misdemeanors cases up to felonies, with a focus on major and white-collar crimes. After leaving the DA’s Office, Zach practiced family law and criminal defense before joining a well-established civil litigation firm handling insurance defense matters and commercial litigation. Zach has practiced primarily in insurance defense, as both outside and in-house counsel, handling motor vehicle accidents, construction defect cases, premises liability actions, UM/UIM claims, special investigations and fraud.
Curriculum Vitae
Areas of Practice
Professional Experience
Zach received his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Texas Tech University and his Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University – Dedman School of Law. In 2007, he began his legal career at the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted misdemeanors cases up to felonies, with a focus on major and white-collar crimes. After leaving the DA’s Office, Zach practiced family law and criminal defense before joining a well-established civil litigation firm handling insurance defense matters and commercial litigation. Zach has practiced primarily in insurance defense, as both outside and in-house counsel, handling motor vehicle accidents, construction defect cases, premises liability actions, UM/UIM claims, special investigations and fraud.
Education
-Texas Tech University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, 2003
-Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 2006
-Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 2006
Law School Honors and Distinctions
-Mock Trial Administrator/Judge
-Second Amendment Foundation, Member, Vice President
- Honor Council, Member
-Second Amendment Foundation, Member, Vice President
- Honor Council, Member
Professional Memberships and Activities
- State Bar of Texas
- San Antonio Bar Association
- San Antonio Bar Association
Court Admissions
Texas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Personal
Zach, his wife and three children (ages 13, 10 and 7) live in San Antonio. Zach’s wife works as a speech pathologist and is a Board Member for the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas. Zach enjoys spending time attending events for his kids (including dance classes, recitals and sporting events), spending time with his family, hiking, and coaching his son’s lacrosse team.
- Insurance Law and Negligence
- Commercial Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Construction Litigation
- Premises Liability
- Fraud