Bob Schwartz
Attorney
Azarel Medina
Attorney
EDUCATION
South Texas College of Law August 2020 – May 2023
Juris Doctorate
The University of Texas at Austin August 2015 - May 2019
Bachelor of Arts in English
Minor in Business
CERTIFICATIONS
State of Texas Bar License October 2023
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Certified Mediator May 2023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Porter Law Firm August 2023 – Present
Attorney – HOA Division
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Represent multiple Homeowners Associations throughout the Houston metropolitan area in litigation and as general counsel.
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Enforce Association’s assessment collection and deed restriction violations through judicial proceedings.
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Attend hearings and foreclosure sales on behalf of the Association.
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Read, review, and occasionally revise the Association’s governing documents to assist in legal opinions or ensuring compliance with the Texas Property Code.
SOS Realty January 2023 – July 2023
Executive Assistant
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Research potential investment properties across the Houston Metropolitan area.
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Draft proposal letters to potential clients and owners of properties.
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Design ad campaigns for properties and market them according to the desired audience.
Christian Levine Law Firm October 2022 – January 2023
Legal Clerk
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Drafted and edited transactional documents for different types of real estate transactions.
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Sift through extensive discovery documents and provide my findings to the attorneys.
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Acted as a Spanish translator for clients in preparation for depositions and other litigation proceedings.
The Webster Law Firm May 2021 – October 2022
Lead Legal Clerk
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Oversaw three other law clerks as well as aided and supported attorneys with everyday tasks.
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Executed legal research then provided memorandums to attorneys on various legal topics.
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Reviewed and filed client records for on-going pharmaceutical class action lawsuits.
C&R Pharmacy April 2019 - August 2020
Marketing Manager
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Created advertising campaigns to increase foot traffic in the pharmacy.
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Built connections with the local community through community outreach events.
Epic Entertainment April 2017 - March 2020
Kazoo the Dragon (Mascot)
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Traveled across the nation performing motivational shows that educate children on life lessons such as anti-bullying, test prep, etc.
Hidalgo County District Attorney Office May 2018 - August 2018
Spring Intern
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Assisted the District Attorney with any daily tasks such as receiving and filing cases from police departments throughout Hildalgo County.
State Capitol of Texas April 2017 - September 2017
Legislative Aide for Representative Armando Martinez of District 39
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Sent out public service announcements in the Rio Grande Valley on prohibitory celebratory gunfire.
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Received and documented phone calls from concerned constituents.
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FROM THE BLOG
TEXAS LAWYER – Judge Spends 3 Hours Explaining His Decision
TEXAS LAWYER – January 17, 2025 – By Adolfo Pesquera A judge sympathetic to the hundreds of victims of the massive Port Neches refinery explosion was not able to convince the defendant corporation to pay $292 A proposed plea agreement between federal prosecutors and TPC Group that involved negotiations that excluded the crime victims, fell…
FEDERAL JUDGE LOWERS THE BOOM ON TPC FOR CRIMINAL CHARGES BROUGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / TPC WALKS
FEDERAL JUDGE LOWERS THE BOOM ON TPC FOR CRIMINAL CHARGES BROUGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / TPC WALKS On Friday, January 10, 2025, Federal Court Judge Michael Truncale called the attorneys representing the victims of the TPC refinery explosion case, TPC defense counsel and the Government prosecutors back to his courtroom so he could…
UPDATE ON TPC LITIGATION – TPC Withdraws from Plea Agreement
Beaumont — TPC has withdrawn from its plea agreement with the government during a federal sentencing hearing for the 2019 plant explosion and fire in Port Neches, based on the judge’s decision to increase restitution, and TPC is now prepared to go to trial. U.S. District Court Judge Michael Truncale held the hearing Friday at…