J. Luis Torres
Founder and Managing Member

Jose Luis Torres, a native of Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico, embarked on his inspiring journey when he immigrated to the United States at just nine years old. Growing up in Mission, Texas, he went on to excel academically, earning dual B.A. degrees in Government and Spanish at the prestigious University of Texas at Austin. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Mr. Torres gained invaluable exposure to the inner workings of the legislative process during his internship at the Texas House of Representatives.

Fueled by a passion for international affairs, Mr. Torres expanded his global perspective at the Berlin School of Economics and Law, where he delved into German Law and European Union Law. As a law student at South Texas College of Law, he honed his legal expertise through internships at various international trade law firms, assisting with a wide range of matters, from importing and exporting goods to foreign investment issues.

Throughout his career, Mr. Torres has accumulated comprehensive experience with a diverse array of trade-related organizations, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), and the Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), among others.

After earning his law degree, Mr. Torres embarked on his professional journey as an attorney at a renowned law firm in Houston, Texas. In the realm of family law, he has skillfully navigated complex cases, including divorces, adoptions, custody battles, child support matters, and pre- and post-marital agreements.

Beyond family law, Mr. Torres has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in estate planning, real property, and probate law. His probate experience spans various proceedings, such as will probate, administrations, muniment of titles, heirship proceedings, small estate affidavits, and guardianship cases. As an estate planning expert, he has adeptly crafted wills, trust agreements, deeds, power of attorney documents, medical directives, and HIPAA releases.

In the field of real property, Mr. Torres has successfully represented clients in matters involving deed drafting, purchase agreements, property disputes, and breach of contract cases. As an accomplished attorney, his unwavering dedication to his clients and exceptional legal expertise make Mr. Torres a trusted advocate and partner in the pursuit of justice.

Education

University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts – Government Bachelor of Arts – Spanish

Berlin School of Economics and Law,
Berlin, Germany

Courses in German Law and European Union Law/Institutions, July 2012

South Texas College of Law – Houston Juris Doctorate Licensed State Bar of Texas, 2018

Certified Attorney/Guardian Ad Litem

Certified Blockchain & Law Professional

Bar Admissions

- Licensed to Practice in Texas

- United States District Court, Southern District of Texas 

Languages
Spanish and English