Yuri D. Cejas
Yuri was born in San Antonio, Texas and resided there until moving to Miami, Florida in 1989. Following his third year at Florida State University, Yuri was presented with the opportunity to work in the legal field as an intern for Howard & Associates, working with special legal counsel to former Governor Lawton Chiles on the landmark tobacco litigation. In 2000, Yuri moved to the Rio Grande Valley to look after his grandmother, after the unanticipated death of his grandfather, and made it his permanent home.
Yuri’s work experience spans numerous litigation areas. Over the last four years, he has primarily handled large construction litigation and insurance defense lawsuits. His practice ranges from civil to criminal work in all areas of litigation. Yuri is loyal to his clientele and has consistently provided his clients with competent representation in the handling of lawsuits and mitigation of risk.
Education
J.D. South Texas College of Law, 2004
B.A. Finance, Florida State University, 2000
Professional Licenses
State Bar of Texas, 2005
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas 2007
Areas of Practice
80% Construction and Homeowners Litigation
15% General Litigation
5% Criminal appointments
Litigation Percentage
95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
5% Criminal appointments
Bar Admissions
Texas, 2005
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2007
Honors and Awards
Texas rising Star, Texas Monthly 2009, 2010, 2011
Professional Associations and Memberships
Hidalgo County Bar Association, 2005- present
Hidalgo County Young Lawyers Association, 2005- present
Languages
English/Spanish
Fraternities/Sororities
Kappa Sigma