Patrick C. Bernal - San Antonio, TX
Attorney at Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech, P.C.
Civil Trial Law Lawyers in San Antonio, TX
2517 N Main Ave San Antonio, TX 78212
San Antonio Civil Trial Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Trial Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Patrick C. Bernal, a partner with Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee & Zech, P.C. is a litigator in the areas of municipal and governmental law. Mr. Bernal served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of San Antonio from 1983 to 1988, advising various City departments as general counsel and representing the City in litigation. Mr. Bernal continued litigating as a tax attorney for the law firm of Heard, Goggan, Blair and Williams from 1988 to 1991, dealing primarily with property tax suits on behalf of governmental entities.
Mr. Bernal has practiced civil trial law in the area of local government defense since joining the firm in 1991. He directs federal and state court litigation involving employment law, annexation, civil rights, torts, contracts, and personal and property damage relating to flood events, in both federal and state courts. Mr. Bernal also pursues appeals on behalf of governmental entities arguing before state and federal appellate courts.
Mr. Bernal received his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law, his Master's Degree in Public Administration from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, and his Bachelor of Arts from Texas A & M University, College Station.
Education
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Legal Education
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The University of Texas School of Law,
Austin,
Texas, 1983
J.D.
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The University of Texas School of Law,
Austin,
Texas, 1983
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Non Legal Education
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Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs,
Austin,
Texas
Master of Public Administration -
Texas A & M University,
College Station,
Texas, 1979
B.A.
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Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs,
Austin,
Texas
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Past Positions
- Denton, McKamie & Navarro, P.C., Associate Attorney, 1990 - 2000
- City of San Antonio, Texas, Assistant City Attorney, 1983 - 1990
Languages
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Spanish
Representative Clients
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP)
Housing Authority Risk Retention Group (HARRG)
City of San Antonio
City of Del Rio
City of Laredo
City of Eagle Pass
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1983
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
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