John S. Jose

John Jose is a seasoned trial lawyer with a dedicated focus on helping individuals who have been seriously injured or lost loved ones due to tragic accidents. With extensive experience in handling complex cases, including oilfield accidents, electrocution incidents, gas explosions, construction site accidents, heavy truck collisions, and traumatic brain injuries, John’s clients know they can rely on his skill, compassion, and unwavering commitment.

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Before founding Jose & Vaughn, John was the managing partner of the Fort Worth office of Slack Davis Sanger, a position he held from 2011 until founding his new firm. Prior to that, John was a founding partner of Jose, Henry, Brantley, MacLean & Alvarado, a prominent Fort Worth law firm he founded in 1984, where he built a reputation for excellence in trial advocacy.

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A Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, John has consistently been recognized for his legal expertise and dedication to his clients. In 2016, he was honored with the H.G. Wells Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award by the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association, acknowledging his ethical standards, exceptional professional conduct, and outstanding trial advocacy skills.

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Education

• J.D., Southern Methodist University

• B.S., The University of Texas at Austin

 

Certifications

• Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

 

Professional Associations

• American Board of Trial Advocates — Fort Worth Chapter, President (2017–2018)

• Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association, President (2016)

• Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Director

• American Association for Justice

• American Bar Association

• State Bar of Texas

• Dallas Bar Association

• Tarrant County Bar Association

 

Honors & Awards

• H.G. Wells Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association

• Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers, 2003-present

  • Top 100 in Texas, 2013

  • Top 100 in Dallas/Fort Worth

• The Best Lawyers in America® BL Rankings, 2005-present

• AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

 

Publications

• “A Big Verdict Highlights Hazardous Trucking Practices,” Law360, July 2018

• “Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Claims,” Presented at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Personal Injury Law Course, 2014