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Thanks Elyse, I am learning a lot from you on this case. Thanks for always taking the time to explain.”

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“Thank you so much Elyse. We truly value and appreciate the support & guidance throughout this process.”


Elyse Gonzalez-Earl is a Rio Grande Valley native with more than seven years of experience in civil defense litigation and economic development. Her litigation practice includes vigorously defending lawsuits and claims alleging negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, property damage, deceptive trade practices, and insurance code violations.

Clients know Elyse for her responsiveness and ability to manage matters from inception through resolution. She has tried cases to verdict, including before a Hidalgo County jury. Elyse approaches every file with an early, practical assessment of exposure and a clear plan for resolving it on the best available terms, whether by negotiated resolution or trial.

Fluent in Spanish, Elyse handles many matters involving Spanish-speaking parties across all offices. She communicates directly with insured business owners and their employees, drivers, witnesses, and claimants, which makes investigations more accurate, witness preparation more effective, and clients more confident in their own defense.

Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Elyse maintains deep personal and professional ties there and regularly travels to defend cases for clients with South Texas exposure.

Representative Experience

Tried a property damage case to verdict before a Hidalgo County jury on behalf of a Fortune 500 company with a finding of no bad faith.

Non-Suit on a premises liability lawsuit for a Fortune 500 Company.

Defends National Insurance Carriers’ insureds, including Spanish speaking business owners and drivers in negligence, premises liability, and property damage suits across Texas.

Education, Admissions & Activities

Education

South Texas College of Law Houston

J.D., 2018

Texas A&M University

B.A., 2015
English

Bar Admissions

Texas

2018

Court Admissions

United States District Court of Texas

Southern and Western

Languages

Spanish