Gregory J. Peterson

Partner

Biography

Greg focuses his practice on defending individuals and companies in civil litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury, trucking, commercial vehicles, and wrongful death claims. He has represented thousands of Texas citizens, drivers, businesses, and companies named as defendants in personal injury lawsuits involving accidents ranging from soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic injuries to death. Many of these cases involve trucking companies and commercial motor vehicle operators, requiring detailed knowledge of Texas law, accident investigation, and state and federal motor carrier regulations.

Greg has obtained favorable trial results and verdicts in counties throughout Texas, including Bexar, Travis, Hidalgo, Zavala, Harris, and Webb Counties. He has also handled countless depositions, hearings, mediations, and pretrial matters across South Texas and throughout the state. Greg’s practice is focused on providing practical, aggressive, and efficient defense strategies for Defendants, companies, and businesses facing personal injury claims.

When not at work, Greg enjoys spending time with his wife and four daughters.

Education

St. Mary’s University School of Law (J.D. 2008)
Utah State University (B.A. 2004)
Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law (2022)

Admissions

State Bar of Texas
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas

Affiliations

American Board of Trial Advocates
San Antonio Bar Association
San Antonio Defense Counsel Association
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
State Bar of Texas

Trial Results

Villarreal v. Herrera and J-III Concrete Co., Inc.
Hidalgo County

Obtained a defense zero verdict in a clear liability case, with the jury finding that defendants’ negligence was not the proximate cause of plaintiff’s claimed injuries and multiple surgeries.

Rodriguez v. Pulido and Los Internacionales, LLC
Zavala County

Obtained a defense zero verdict in a case involving an alleged blown tire on a charter bus that crossed the center line, with plaintiff undergoing surgeries in dispute.

Olivares v. VIP Charters, LLC and Puente
Bexar County

Obtained a defense verdict where plaintiff was found 80% at fault, with plaintiff having sought millions from a charter bus company for surgeries in dispute.

Holguin v. Red Smith Sales, Inc. d/b/a Frank Supply Company of Houston and Cermenio
Webb County

Defended damages in a case where liability was clear from video evidence, including a successful defense of alleged traumatic brain injury complaints, with the verdict well below the amount sought.

Simmons v. Turnaround Logistics, LLC and Bradley
Harris County

Defended trucking company in a high exposure truck/train accident, involving significant liability and damage issues, with the verdict well below the amount sought.

Hayes v. MN Trucking LLC
Bexar County

Obtained a finding of no negligence for our client, a trucking company involved in a fatality accident case.

Bussone v. Trissel
Bexar County

Successfully defended damages in a third-party liability matter, limiting the plaintiff’s recovery.

Salas v. Guzman
Bexar County

Obtained defense findings of no negligence for our defendant, plus no damages for plaintiff from a motor vehicle accident.

Murphy v. Guzman, Razavi, Harris & TxDOT
Bexar County

Obtained defense findings of no negligence for our defendant, plus no damages for plaintiff from a motor vehicle accident.

Hale & Wallace v. Schunior
Travis County

Successfully defended damages in a third-party liability matter and obtained a verdict below the applicable settlement credit, despite aggravating criminal allegations against the driver.

Estrada v. Elizondo & Comerio
Bexar County

Obtained a defense finding of no negligence for our defendant.