Our Paralegals
Paralegals are the backbone of any law firm. They are specially trained professionals who help attorneys prepare their cases, keep clients informed, do critical research, and generally coordinate and keep cases on schedule. The Edwards Law Firm is proud that our paralegal staff includes seasoned professionals with more than 20 years of experience.
Maria Andrade – Case Administrator
Maria is the Case Administrator for The Edwards Law Firm. Maria is a native South Texan, originally from the Corpus Christi Area, where she was born and raised. She has worked in the Personal Injury field since 2005. Her passion, valuable knowledge and hands-on approach in the Personal Injury Pre-litigation field is impeccable.
She ensures that every client that walks into the firm gets that one-on-one attention every client deserves. Her goal is to secure the best possible outcome for every case working alongside Billy Edwards with the utmost dedication and care.
When you retain The Edwards Law Firm Maria ensures you obtain efficient medical treatment needed and treats all clients with respect. She listens and communicates directly with you throughout your case from beginning to end. Rest assured Maria is your advocate when ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve for your injury.
Debra Amason – Paralegal
Debra is a paralegal to William R. Edwards and Angelina Beltran. She assists them in preparing for and attending trials. She has over 20 years of experience in the legal field and has been with The Edwards Law Firm since 2011. Her primary experience has been in the areas of personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, premises liability, barratry, trucking accidents, and other major vehicle accidents. She is a graduate of Del Mar College with an Associate of Applied Science-Legal Assisting and a graduate of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and daughter and loves to hunt and fish.
Dee Martinez – Paralegal
Diana (“Dee”) Martinez is a committed paralegal with experience in the areas of real estate, family law, corporate law, and catastrophic injury cases, including matters arising from trucking accidents, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, mass torts, medical malpractice, products liability, wrongful death and civil litigation. With 42 years of experience in the legal field, Dee has extensive experience focusing on personal injury.
Dee has been with The Edwards Law for 17 years. She assists with client intakes, drafting pleadings and discovery, and assists in trial preparation and litigation support. She has built strong relationships with clients because she understands their unique situations, addresses their concerns, and keeps them informed about the progress of their cases. Her strong work ethic, dedication, and passion for each client are fundamental qualities that set her apart as a legal professional.
Dee is a graduate of Del Mar College with an Associates of Applied Science. She is dedicated to community service and has been heavily involved with the local paralegal organization, the Corpus Christi Association of Legal Professionals, for 38 years. Dee is also an active member of the Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee at Del Mar College.
Dee was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. She is bilingual in Spanish, which allows her to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and her two German Shepherds, Blu and Belle.