Joy Barrientes

Attorney

Biography

Joy Barrientes is a native of the Rio Grande Valley. While pursuing her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University of Kingsville, she worked in the insurance industry for several years servicing county employees, small and large businesses, and individual policy owners. It was during this time that she developed an interest in advocacy and was encouraged to attend law school.

As a full-time student at St. Mary’s University School of Law, Joy clerked at Janicek Law and contributed to The Scholar, St. Mary’s Law Review on Race and Social Justice as a staff writer and associate editor.

After being admitted to the Texas State Bar in 2020, Joy joined a local criminal defense and gained invaluable experience. She returned to Janicek Law (having been a law clerk at JLF) with a desire to litigate medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and wrongful death cases.

Joy has been named one of San Antonio’s Outstanding Women in Law and is dedicated to advocating for the rights of those most vulnerable in our society: the elderly, our youth, and the injured.

When Joy is not in the office or the courtroom, she enjoys running, hiking with her dog, traveling, and being outdoors.

Areas Of Practice

Nursing Home Neglect
Hospital Negligence
Personal Injury
Child Injuries
Wrongful Death
Trucking Accidents
Car Accidents
Slip & Fall
Premises Liability
Medical Malpractice

Bar Admissions

Texas, 2020

Education

St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas
- J.D. – 2019

Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas
- B.A. – 2015

Professional Associations and Memberships

Texas Trial Lawyers Association
San Antonio Bar Association
San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association
Mexican American Bar Association

Honors and Awards

Outstanding Women in Law of 2021-2024, Scene in SA Magazine

What Joy's Clients Say

Our attorney, Joy Barrientes and her paralegal Sara Metheney have been very helpful, very informative, answered all of our questions and concerns and positive in everything in our endeavor to get this lawsuit resolved in a timely manner. We appreciate you and your law firm. Thank you very much.

– Joe Vasquez

I would highly recommend working with joy and Cassidy. They attended to my needs and made sure I was able to gather information for my accident and injuries. I was able to get the help ASAP. All issues were addressed. Communication with joy and Cassidy were promptly responsive. I would seek their guidance and aid in the future for assistance, if needed. I would give them a 10/10!

– Darla Desiree

Joy Barrientes was a godsend. She was extremely thorough and conscientious during this difficult process. We would highly recommend this law firm, in particular Joy Barrientes for representation in your legal concerns. 5+ stars.

– Michael

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Beth and Mona have been truly helpful with our case! They have really done an amazing job. I would highly recommend them to anyone I know.

Incredibly talented and knowledgeable attorneys that will fight negligent nursing homes and bring Justice to the elderly and their families.

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