Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2009
Education: Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2019 Call today:
432-280-4855
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2626 John Ben Shepperd ParkwaySuite B125
Odessa, TX 79761 Visit website
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Rick Barrera, a renowned attorney in the realm of personal injury law, commands attention through his illustrious career, dedication to justice and unwavering community engagement. Leading the Barrera Law Group LLC from his Midland, Texas, office, he serves clients across Texas, New Mexico and even the entire U.S. Mr. Barrera's practice spans areas like wrongful death, tractor-trailer accidents, oil field injuries and medical malpractice.
From his economic background and knowledge in retail management to his financial advising prowess, Mr. Barrera’s journey culminated in graduating from Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law, later earning Alumnus of the Year honors in 2023. Over his 15 years of practice, Mr. Barrera has secured settlements and verdicts exceeding $10 million, with his achievements placing him among the most distinguished figures in his field.
Actively involved in various organizations, Mr. Barrera exemplifies his commitment to making a difference. His leadership roles in Rotary International, the Hispanic National Bar Association and the Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, showcase his dedication to serving his community. Further demonstrating his unwavering pursuit of justice, Mr. Barrera served as chair of the American Association for Justice's Minority Caucus and remains an esteemed member of their Executive Committee.
Mr. Barrera actively contributes to the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association and serves on the Texas Trial Lawyers Association's Executive Committee. Numerous accolades, including the largest medical malpractice verdict in New Mexico's history, stand as testament to his legal proficiency. He is also listed among the Top 100 Civil Litigation attorneys by The National Trial Lawyers.
Multiple Locations:
Odessa Office Address:
2626 JBS Parkway, Suite B125
Odessa, TX 79761
Albuquerque Office Address:
6020 Academy Road NE, Suite 205
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Houston Office Address:
3033 Chimney Rock, Suite 307
Houston, TX 77056
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 50% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2009, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.barreralawgroup.com/team/rick-barrera/
- Texas
- New Mexico
- New Mexico Trial Lawyers, Board Member, 2020
- The National Trial Lawyers-Top 100 Civil Litigation, 2020
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice, Leadership Academy, 2014
- American Association for Justice, Minority Caucus Chair, 2020
- Texas Bar College, Member
- Hispanic National Bar Association
- Trucking Accident Case - $3.8 million Settlement, 2024
- Commercial Vehicle Accident - $1.5 million Settlement, 2024
- Oil Field Injury Case - $9 million Settlement, 2022
- Trucking Accident Case - $1.4 million, 2022
- Birth Injury Case - $10 million Settlement, 2022
- Birth Injury Case - $12 million Settlement, 2022
- New Mexico motor vehicle crash involving a corporate defendant settled for $2,400,000., 2021
- Texas motor vehicle crash involving a corporate defendant settled for $1,175,000.00., 2020
- New Mexico motor vehicle crash involving a corporate defendant settled for $1,250,000, 2020
- New Mexico oilfield wrongful death case settled for $2,300,000.00, 2020
- In Sante Fe, NM, a jury verdict of $73.21 million was secured for a mother and her child who suffered injuries at the hands of a doctor and medical team who neglected to properly monitor the infant’s development before birth. The child suffered from a brachial plexus injury as well as brain damage and will require lifelong care., 2018
- Trucking wrongful death case settled for $13,500,000.00, 2015
- Texas Bar College, 2020
- Rotary International
- Military Pro Bono Project American Bar Association
- Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- “Super Lawyers’ Rising Star”, 2018 - 2019, Texas Super Lawyers-Rising Stars List
- Super Lawyer, 2021 - 2024, Texas Super Lawyers List
- Rick Barrera was honored by the American Association for Justice as the 2019 recipient of the F. Scott Baldwin Award. First established in 1997 to honor and recognize F. Scott Baldwin, a world-renowned trial lawyer whose work throughout his career helped secure outstanding damage outcomes for injured victims and their families. It is presented each year to recognize Baldwin’s excellence and compassion he brought to the legal profession and the significant time he invested in training, preparing and encouraging lawyers to the profession of trial law., F. Scott Baldwin Award, 2019
- American Association for Justice Leadership Academy, 2014
- Bachelor of Arts (Economics) - The University of Texas at Austin, 1994
- Speaker at the AAJ Amped-Up Virtual Convention, Speaker, Using Technology at Trial, 2020
Office location for Rick Barrera
2626 John Ben Shepperd Parkway
Suite B125
Odessa, TX 79761
Phone: 432-280-4855
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2019
