Mr. Pastrana has over 12 years of experience as a plaintiff's personal injury lawyer. Prior to personal injury, Mr. Pastrana focused his legal practice on conducting major financial transactions. He also gained invaluable experience working in commercial litigation.

Current Employment Position(s):

Sole Practitioner

Areas Of Practice:

Personal Injury -- Construction Accidents
Personal Injury --- Workplace Accidents
Personal Injury --- Wrongful Death
Personal Injury --- Automobile Accidents
Personal Injury --- Premises Liability

Litigation Percentage:

90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:

Colorado, 1987
Texas, 1991
New Mexico, 1996
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1993
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2000
U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1996
U.S. Tax Court, 1999

Education:

University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
LL.M. Taxation

University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
J.D.
Law Journal: University of Denver Journal of International Law and Policy, 1996

University of Denver, Denver, CO
B.S.
Honors: Accounting

Honors and Awards:

American Jurisprudence Award in Agency and Partnerships

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Mexican Community Center of Austin, 2001 - Present
Director

Past Employment Positions:

Kutak Rock, Associate, 1987 - 1990

Kemp Smith Ducan & Hammond, Associate, 1990 - 1992

Touche Ross (Deloitte & Touche), Tax Consultant, 1983 - 1984

Pro Bono Activities:

Consulting Attorney - Mexican Consulate, 1999 - Present

Languages:

Spanish

Fraternities:

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Birth Information:

1958, El Paso, Texas, United States of America