Art was initially trained by some of the best lawyers in Houston, with big name law firms. Partners who are board certified in civil trial law, and appellate law. In his roles as an associate and former in house attorney for a nationwide insurance company, he gained valuable and practical trial experience which is rare among the younger lawyers.
In his role as a trial lawyer, Art has taken and defended well over 200 depositions, tried several cases as first chair and second chair, and has learned tactics which will knock a witness back to his heels, and make them think twice about being untruthful under oath.
He has experience representing insurance carriers in catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death cases. Similarly, Art has assisted in several insurance coverage disputes, ranging from minor car wrecks to million-dollar claims. Art has pre-trial and very real trial experience, all of which ranges from contested motion hearings, complex dispositive motion practice, taking and defending depositions, pre-trial proceedings, picking juries, presenting and cross-examining witnesses, and arguing the jury charge.
He has also assisted in trials involving a mixed bag of issues, including breach of contract, fraud, DTPA, personal injury claims, and trade secrets.
Art prides himself in representing the client, having an incorruptible sense of integrity, to both the Court and adversaries, and establishing a reputation for getting the case resolved, not dragging it out.
Reported and unreported cases:
- In re Trujillo, No. 03-23-00484-CV, 2023 WL 5243429 (Tex. App.—Austin Aug. 31, 2023, no pet. h.) (mandamus conditionally granted)
- In re Avalos, No. 09-23-00010-CV, 2023 WL 2418898, at *1 (Tex. App.—Beaumont Mar. 9, 2023, no pet.) (mandamus denied)
- Fortis Constr., LLC v. Avalos, No. 123CV00009MACZJH, 2023 WL 2143598, at *1 (E.D. Tex. Feb. 21, 2023)
- Fortis Constr., LLC v. Avalos, No. 123CV00009MACZJH, 2023 WL 2154937, at *1 (E.D. Tex. Feb. 9, 2023), report and recommendation adopted, No. 123CV00009MACZJH, 2023 WL 2143598 (E.D. Tex. Feb. 21, 2023)
- SAGE INDUSTRIES (USA), INC., Plaintiff. v. RAY TODD BURNINGHAM, et al., Defendants. Additional Party Names: Highland Hay Int’l, LLC, Highland Hay, LLC, Jared Miller, Will Ricks, No. 4:24-CV-00078, 2024 WL 1769355, at *1 (S.D. Tex. Apr. 23, 2024)
- Encompass Counseling, Wellness & Rehab, LLC vs. Consilium Staffing, LLC, No. 05-23-00670-CV, (Westlaw citation upcoming) (Tex. App.—Dallas, July 2, 2024) (reversed and remanded).
US Army Veteran
Art Aguilar is a US Army Veteran and proud to have been an enlisted soldier in a Post 9/11 atmosphere, where fighting against world wide terrorism is key to protecting our nation’s liberties and freedom. Now Art is a devoted construction lawyer, business lawyer and personal injury lawyer–fighting for small businesses and individuals.
Pro Bono Service
- Art Aguilar has taken the Pro Bono pledge by providing pro bono legal service for a reduced legal cost, or no cost at all.
- Art Aguilar has been recognized by the State Bar of Texas Pro Bono College as meeting the standard of eligibility by making outstanding contributions to the delivery of legal services to low-income Texans as required for membership for the year of 2024.
Education
- University of Houston Law Center - J.D. - 2017
Articles Editor, Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
- University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (formerly University of Texas at Brownsville) - M.A.
Public Policy
- University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (formerly University of Texas at Brownsville) - B.A. - 2011
Government
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Commercial Contracts and negotiations with bonus business advice! Made huge impact on negotiations for my Nationwide small business. Very easy to work with. Effective and quality advice. I will hire Mr. Aguilar anytime I need negotiation help...
Art was hired by my insurance company to represent my company after we were rear ended. He was very thorough in investigating the facts of the case. He always kept me informed and answered any questions that I had. The lawsuit was settled for a...
Art was absolutely amazing! I was really nervous coming into my case because I have never had to do anything legal like that before. I’m so glad that Art was my lawyer, he did everything he could to help explain the procedures and keep me...
Arturo worked very hard to reach a resolution in a lawsuit that we experienced. The other party had no interest in settling and he was able to essentially wear them down and not have the case go to court and to settle. He saved us a lot of money...
After I first spoke with Mr. Aguilar he made the process of working with him effortless and he had a solution for everything. I never felt doubt, only strength and confidence in him. Once he heard the issue at hand, I couldn’t believe how fast...
Art did a fantastic job handling and winning my case!! I’m thankful for his attention to details and confidence during the entire procedure. Highly recommend!!
Art was always prompt in calling and informing me about the details of my case. He educated me on what to expect and informed me how the processes worked and would be going. He was thorough and the ruling was favorable. I would definitely...
The overall experience was great! Art Aguilar did a great job and made me confidently, he made it very easy process. Definitely recommend to others.
Mr. Aguilar was very clear about my options from the beginning of my case. Mr. Aguilar made time to go over the documents and reached out to the opposing party right away. He was able to solve my litigation issue in a fast manner, and without...