Cervantes Scherr Legate PLLC
420 San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901, El Paso, TX 79901
About Cervantes Scherr Legate PLLC
Cervantes Scherr Legate PLLC represents clients in personal injury, wrongful death, and employment law matters. With over 40 years of experience, the firm serves the Southwest regions of Texas and New Mexico from its El Paso and Las Cruces offices. Attorneys secured a $165 million verdict, and many staff members are bilingual. The firm also contributed to a local trauma center.
Our Attorneys
James F. Scherr
Founder
49+ years experience
Sam J. Legate
Founder
39+ years experience

Joseph Cervantes
Founder
34+ years experience
Rodrigo V. Ramos
Attorney
30+ years experience
Pablo S. Lopez
Attorney
1+ years experience
Nicolas del Campo
Abogado
Manuel Lopez
Licensed NM Attorney
Angelica Carbajal
Licensed NM Attorney
Oscar A. Lara
Licensed NM Attorney
Adrian Acosta
Licensed NM Attorney
Notable Case Results
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$165M
Wrongful Death, Trucking Accident
Landmark judgment for a tragic FedEx semi-truck crash on Interstate 10 that took the lives of three beloved family members. Secured compensation for wrongful deaths and emotional damage.
$34M
Wrongful Death, Train Accident
Mother and 8-year-old daughter struck and killed by a Union Pacific train. Firm argued Union Pacific could have prevented the tragedy. Jury awarded $34 Million.
$4M
Workplace Accident, Trench Collapse, Personal Injury
A 50-year-old male client suffered severe personal injuries as a result of a trench collapse on a construction site, leading to permanent disability. Firm proved construction company's negligence and inadequate trench safety measures.
$2.5M
Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Truck Accident
Grandmother passed away and granddaughter suffered psychological treatment after being struck by a GeoShack company truck. Firm proved driver was on the job and granddaughter's injuries were a result of the accident.
$250,000
Wrongful Termination, Worker's Compensation Retaliation
Woman terminated after filing a worker’s compensation claim. Firm proved department violated Workers Compensation Act in training supervisors.