About Alejandro Acosta
Alejandro Acosta III, a native of El Paso, Texas, is a partner at Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C., where he specializes in personal injury law. He serves clients in both Texas and New Mexico. Mr. Acosta completed his undergraduate studies at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, and earned his law degree from the Arizona State Law School/ Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He also holds an Indian Law Certificate and has collaborated with various tribal nations in Arizona.
Licensed to practice since 2008, Mr. Acosta is admitted to the bars of both Texas and New Mexico. Additionally, he is authorized to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. Throughout his career, Mr. Acosta has handled cases at the state, federal, and appellate levels.
His expertise includes litigating claims related to automobile accidents, dram shop liability, employment-related injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, premises liability, products liability, and wrongful death. His work has been recognized in publications such as VerdictSearch and the Advocate, a State Bar of Texas publication.
Before founding Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C., Mr. Acosta honed his legal skills as a research attorney for a Texas Court of Appeals judge. He further developed his expertise as an associate at a private personal injury law firm.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Texas Car Accident Laws
Understanding Texas's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$30K/$60K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Alejandro Acosta specialize in?
Alejandro Acosta specializes in personal injury law, including cases involving automobile accidents, dram shop liability, and wrongful death.
Where is Alejandro Acosta licensed to practice?
He is licensed in Texas and New Mexico and admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Texas and the District of New Mexico.
What is Alejandro Acosta's educational background?
Alejandro Acosta earned his bachelor's degree from St. Mary's University and his law degree from Arizona State Law School, along with an Indian Law Certificate.
What notable publications have featured Alejandro Acosta's work?
His work has been featured in VerdictSearch and the Advocate, a publication of the State Bar of Texas.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Alejandro Acosta for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Alejandro for a free case review
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