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Hector A. Beltrán

Hector A. Beltrán

Licensed in Texas

Hector A. Beltrán began his law career after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. He practiced insurance defense law before shifting focus to employment law. Having grown up working at his family’s business, Hector decided to start his own firm and represent local businesses. The Beltrán Law Firm was started in 2001.

Throughout his career, Hector has presented on workplace law including privacy issues, employment termination, the Family Medical Leave Act and workers’ compensation. In 2009, Hector merged his practice with his wife Angelica’s practice, Law Office of Angelica B. Carreon, PC.

When he’s not doing legal work, Hector enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He coaches his children’s soccer and basketball teams.

Hector completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and is the first in his family to become an attorney.

J.D. University of Texas at Austin School of Law, 1998 B.A, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Cum Laude, 1995

  • Outstanding Lawyer of El Paso: 2014-2015
  • Leadership SBOT, 2009
  • State Bar Presidential Citation, 2009
  • Outstanding Young Lawyer of El Paso: 2001-2002

State Bar of Texas

  • Member, 1998-Present

Law Focused Education, Inc.

  • President, 2014-2015 - Treasurer, 2012-2014
  • Board Member, 2017-Present
  • Vice President, 2019-2020

TYLA

  • Board of Directors

Texas Bar Foundation

  • El Paso Nominations Chair, 2015
  • Texas Bar Foundation, El Paso Nominations Committee, 2013-2014

El Paso Bar Foundation

  • Board of Directors, 2012-2014
  • Fellow, 2017

Texas Young Lawyers Association

  • District 14 Representative, 2008-2009

El Paso Young Lawyers Association

  • District 14 Representative, 2008-2009
  • President, 1998-2008

El Paso Women’s Bar Association

  • Treasurer, 1999-2008
  • El Paso Bar Association
  • Member
  • Board of Directors, 1998-2008

American Bar Association

  • Member, 1998-2008

Mexican-American Bar Association

  • Member, 1998-2008

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)

  • National Governance Committee, 2016-Present
  • National Legal Committee, 2016-Present
  • Regional Commissioner, Region 272, 2014-2017
  • Regional Referee Administrator, Region 272, 2017-Present - Board of Directors, 2013-Present
  • Master Coach, Under 5 Youth Players, 2014-Present
  • USSF Grassroots 7 vs. 7 and 11 vs. 11 Coaching Licenses - Coach U5, U8, U10, U12, and U10 Select/Tournament Teams
  • Regional Referee

FC Premier - Texas

  • Coach U12 and U13, 2018-Present

Mesita Elementary School Mini-Dribblers

  • Basketball Skills Coach, 2012-2015

LFEI/DIP/LSPI Pipeline Project, 2015

First Presbyterian Christian Preschool

  • Board of Directors, 2012-2014

St. Matthews ACTS Retreat, 2009

El Paso Association for the Performing Arts, “VIVA! El Paso!”

  • President, 2006-2008

Ysleta Independent School District

  • Mentor, 2006-2008

El Paso Neighborhood Coalition & The City of El Paso: 9th Annual Neighborhood Summit Seminar

  • “Some of the Legal Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations” August 3, 2013
  • “Anti-Slapp: Protecting Civic Engagement” August 3, 2013

Success Strategies and Key Lessons for Young Lawyers Seminar

  • “What Can Your Paralegal Do?” November 12, 2010

Problem Employees in a Challenging Workplace

  • “The Ultimate Right to Fire: It CAN be Done Safely!” July 8, 2009
  • “Privacy Issues in the Workplace” April 11, 2007
  • “The EEOC and the TWC Administrative Process” June 20, 2006
  • “The Family Medical Leave Act” April 20, 2005
  • “Time Off Issues Under the Americans with Disabilities Act” November 25, 2003

Workers’ Comp Update Seminar

  • “Managing the Overlap Among ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation” June 25, 2002

El Paso Legal Secretaries Association Seminar

  • “What Goes into Starting Your Own Law Office, How to Do it, and What You Can Expect?” June 12, 2002

An Overview of Employment Law in Texas Seminar

  • “An Overview of Title VII” April 26, 2002

The Beltrán Law Firm

  • Practice Area: General counsel for small businesses

Kemp Smith

  • Practice Area: Employment Law

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  • Practice Areas: Insurance Defense