Oscar

"Rey"

Rodriguez

O. "Rey" Rodriguez is of Counsel to the Suster Law Group, PLLC, where his practice focuses on trial support and appeals in state and federal courts, personal injury matters on both plaintiff and defense sides, business disputes, and representation of first responders in employment, contract and pension matters.

With three decades of courtroom experience, Rey built his appellate credentials early, serving as a Briefing Attorney to Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht of the Texas Supreme Court and later as attorney for the Dallas Court of Appeals. His appellate proficiency is reflected by board certification in civil appellate law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Earlier stages of Rey’s career included roles as a litigation equity partner at Fulbright & Jaworski and at Norton Rose Fulbright, after which he launched his nationally recognized boutique practice. Academic achievement has been a consistent theme: he graduated valedictorian in both college and law school, and received an Outstanding Law School Faculty Award at SMU Dedman School of Law.

Rey’s casework covers a wide array of civil disputes. His docket has included product and premises liability claims, motor carrier and construction litigation, consumer protection and contract disputes, as well as matters involving defamation, energy, executive employment, discrimination, noncompete agreements, trade secrets, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and real estate issues. In product liability matters, he has acted as amicus appellate counsel for the Product Liability Advisory Council and represented manufacturers across automotive, building materials, chemical equipment, consumer electronics and HVAC sectors.

Courtroom advocacy extends to the highest courts: Rey is admitted in every Texas state and federal tribunal, several Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has presented appellate arguments in the Supreme Court of Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th, 9th and 10th Circuits, and before intermediate appellate benches throughout Texas.

Outside his professional work, Oscar founded Dad BODs (Dad Butlers On Demand), a pro bono initiative that offers single mothers free legal consulting, arranges home and automotive repairs, and negotiates major purchases on their behalf. That program reflects his commitment to combining rigorous appellate and trial work with hands-on community service.