Hernan Glenn Cortez, Employment Attorney in Austin, Texas
Over 64 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Insurance, and Personal Injury · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatH. Glenn Cortez
Austin, TX
Practicing employment in Austin since 1962.
- 64+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Hernan Glenn Cortez is a member based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Hernan has over 64 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at H. Glenn Cortez. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Austin, TX
- Experience
- over 64 years
- Known for
- Employment · Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Employment, Insurance, and Personal Injury matters from Austin, TX.
- Over 64 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Hernan Glenn Cortez: Hernan Glenn Cortez is a member based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Hernan has over 64 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at H. Glenn Cortez. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Hernan takes on
Hernan concentrates on employment, insurance, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Hernan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Employment cases in Austin, Texas
Hernan takes employment matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Hernan agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Austin, Texas
Hernan takes insurance matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Hernan agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Austin, Texas
Hernan takes personal injury matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Hernan agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Austin, Texas
Hernan takes product liability matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Hernan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Hernan Glenn Cortez — employment lawyer in Austin
Hernan Glenn Cortez is a member based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Hernan has over 64 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at H. Glenn Cortez. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Mr. Hernan Glenn Cortez is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance, products liability and 2 other areas of law. Hernan received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1956, and has been licensed for 64 years. Hernan practices at H. Glenn Cortez in Austin, TX.
How Hernan handles employment matters
Mr. Hernan Glenn Cortez is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance, products liability and 2 other areas of law. Hernan received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1956, and has been licensed for 64 years. Hernan practices at H. Glenn Cortez in Austin, TX.
Who Hernan represents
Hernan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, insurance, and personal injury matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Texas
J.D. · 1962
University of Texas
B.A. · 1956
Jurisdictions
Hernan's state bar admissions
Fifth Circuit Court
1975 · ACTIVE
Texas Western Distri
1970 · ACTIVE
Texas
1962 · ACTIVE
Hernan studied at J.D. in University of Texas and B.A. in University of Texas.
Law school and academic background
Hernan completed J.D. in University of Texas and B.A. in University of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Hernan runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Hernan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Hernan's professional memberships and bar associations
Travis County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Association of City Attorneys The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Texas Trial Lawyers Association
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Locations
Hernan Glenn Cortez's office in Austin
Hernan's primary office is at 1411 West Ave., Austin, TX, 78701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Hernan Glenn Cortez — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Hernan. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Austin.
4.4
1 client review
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How to hire Hernan Glenn Cortez — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Hernan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Hernan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Hernan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Hernan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Hernan
Hernan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Hernan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Hernan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Hernan Glenn Cortez
How much does it cost to hire Hernan for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Hernan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Hernan offer a free consultation?
Hernan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Hernan's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Hernan's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Texas typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Hernan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Hernan take my case if I'm outside Austin?
Hernan is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Hernan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Hernan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Hernan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Hernan accepting new employment clients right now?
Hernan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Austin, Houston and Dallas in Texas
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