Jo Ann Avalos joined The Patel Firm PLLC in 2017 as a Senior Paralegal. Ms. Avalos currently works alongside the firm’s attorneys in pursuit of justice for injured clients involved in motor vehicle accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, and premises liability accidents.
Ms. Avalos was born and raised in South Texas. After graduating from Robstown High School in Robstown, Texas, Ms. Avalos went on to study at San Antonio College in San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Avalos has spent her entire legal career working with personal injury clients. She is a skilled communicator, and a vigorous advocate for every injury victim she helps.
When Ms. Avalos is not in the office, she can often be found enjoying South Texas with her family. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and staying active with her young son, Jordan.
``Settlements for accident victims were 40 percent higher with the assistance of an auto accident attorney than without it.``
``The IRC found that insurance payouts are, on average, 3.5 times higher for clients who have hired an attorney than for those without one.``
``85 percent of all the dollars that are paid out by insurance companies for bodily injury claims are paid to clients who have hired an attorney to represent them.``