Attorneys

Andres O. Soto 
Galveston, Texas
phone 409-761-4035
fax 409-763-2879
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Andres "Andy" Soto joined Mills Shirley L.L.P. in 2011 as an associate in the litigation section.  Andy is a general litigator whose experience includes matters such as: commercial disputes, personal injury suits, construction defect disputes, insurance coverage disputes, family law cases, and employer/employee disputes.

Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Andy lived in Brownsville, Texas until he moved to Houston in 2001. At that time, he attended Rice University where he eventually received his undergraduate degree with a double major in English & Philosophy.  He then moved to Austin, Texas in 2006 and received his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law.  Andy spent the first two years of his practice in McAllen, Texas before settling in Galveston.

Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Texas, 2009
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2010
Education:
The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 2009
J.D.
Honors: Gardere & Wynne Endowed Outstanding Student Award


Rice University, Houston, TX, 2006
B.A.
Honors: Presidential Achievement Award
Major:  English & Philosophy


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Hidalgo County Young Lawyers Association, 2010 - Present


Hidalgo County Bar Association, 2010 - Present


Galveston County Young Lawyers Association, 2011 - Present


Galveston County Bar Association, 2011 - Present


Texas Association of Defense Counsel, 2010 - Present


Texas State Bar, 2009 - Present


Past Employment Positions:
Atlas & Hall, LLP, Attorney, 2009 - 2011


Pro Bono Activities:
Wills for Heroes, 2011
Hidalgo County Community Justice Program Divorce Clinic, 2011
Court Appointed Special Advocate, 2009
Birth Information:
December 3, 1982, McAllen, Texas, United States of America
Practice Area Focus

Galveston - Main Office
400 Washington Building
2228 Mechanic Street
Galveston, Texas 77550
Phone: 409-763-2341
Fax: 409-763-2879
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Houston
One City Centre
1021 Main Street
Suite 1950
Houston, Texas 77002
Phone: 713-225-0547
Fax: 713-225-0844
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San Antonio
409 S. Presa
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-733-9132
Fax: 210-733-9131
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Clear Lake
17225 El Camino Real
Suite 450
Houston, Texas 77058
Phone: 713-571-4270
Fax: 713-571-4271
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