Joe Benavides

Associate Attorney

Joe’s practice spans from corporate law, civil litigation, transportation and import/export law, labor and employment law, real estate, public finance, to education law. Joe is also a Licensed U.S. Customs Broker. Before joining JCA Law, Joe worked in the Office of Senator Judith Zaffirini, where he gained firsthand experience in how the public and private sectors can work together to achieve real results. During law school, Joe served as President of the Hispanic Law Student Association, and as a Regional Director of the National Latino Law Student Association. When Joe is not helping businesses and government entities with proactive legal strategies, you will likely find him spending time with his dog, Ringo, and his wife, Fer.

Practice areas

Import and Export Law
Public Finance Law
Special Education Law
Real Estate Law
Corporate Law
Construction Law
Public Entity Defense
General Civil Litigation
Education Law
Employment Law

EDUCATION

JD, St. Mary’s University School of Law, 2022

BBA, St. Edwards University, 2016

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

MEMBERSHIPS/RECOGNITIONS

Texas Bar College, Member Laredo Bar Association, Member

Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation Center, Board Director

City of Laredo Port of Entry Committee, Member

Mary Help of Christians School Advisory Council, Member