OUR TEXAS PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
Deon Goldschmidt, Attorney, Licensed to Practice in Texas and California
With more than 30 years of experience, founding attorney Deon Goldschmidt, has successfully helped hundreds of accident victims claim damages for their injuries. In addition to personal injury law, he has gained extensive experience in the field of medical malpractice.
A native of Johannesburg, South Africa, he earned his law degree in 1992 from the University of the Witwatersrand. Deon is committed to using his vast trial and negotiation experience to aggressively advocate for injury victims and secure the maximum compensation they deserve.
Kevin Retoriano, Attorney, Licensed to Practice in Texas and California
Kevin was born and raised in San Diego, California. He attended Montana State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology while also competing as a full-time student-athlete on the Bobcats football team.
Kevin went on to attend Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where he graduated cum laude. During law school, Kevin was introduced to the founder of Deon Goldschmidt Attorneys through his stepbrothers and began working with the firm as a law clerk. That experience gave him the opportunity to work closely with the firm and gain firsthand experience handling personal injury matters.
He uses his legal experience and background to advocate for injury victims and help his clients pursue the compensation they deserve.
Outside of work, Kevin enjoys staying active, playing football whenever he gets the chance, and spending time with his family and friends.
Matt Birdwell, Attorney, Licensed to Practice in Texas
Matt was born in Texas, and calls San Antonio home, despite growing up in various cities across the Texas, Florida, and Colorado. As the son of an Air Force veteran, Matt was raised with the cornerstone values of hard work, discipline, and integrity, which serves as the pillars for his own legal practice. Matt received a Bachelor of Arts in Government from The University of Texas at Austin. Upon graduating UT, he and his twin brother became the first members of their family to graduate from a four-year university.
After UT, Matt returned home to San Antonio to attend St. Mary’s School of Law, where he received a Doctorate of Jurisprudence. While at St. Mary’s, Matt was a stand-out advocate on St. Mary’s National Mock Trial team, earning honors of “St. Mary’s School of Law Most Outstanding Mock Trial Award,” and induction into The Order of Barristers – an honor limited to the graduating law students around the United States who achieve excellence in trial advocacy, oral advocacy, and brief writing.
While representing plaintiffs, Matt has years of experience litigating a variety of civil and business matters, including breaches of contract, motor vehicle accidents, commercial cases, premises liability, deceptive trade practices, and wrongful death.
Matt enjoys following his favorite sports teams and spending time with his friends, family, and dog, Case.
Michel Shenouda, Attorney, Licensed to Practice in Texas and California
Michel Shenouda is dedicated to helping each client navigate the legal process, and receive proper compensation for the injuries they have suffered. He treats each case with diligence and care required to ensure a favorable result for his clients.
Michel values connecting with his clients and keeping open and honest communication channels. Michel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Pacific Union College in Angwin, CA, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California.
Michel is fluent in English and Arabic. He is a native of Egypt and immigrated to the United States after high school to further his education. He enjoys working out, staying healthy, and spending time with family and friends.
Evan Fry, Managing Attorney, Licensed to Practice in Texas
Evan Fry was born and raised in Ennis, Texas. Evan is the managing attorney for the Austin office of Deon Goldschmidt Attorneys. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from Texas Christian University (TCU) and his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston, where he was an active member of the Moot Court team and contributed to the International Economic Law Journal.
Evan’s career in personal injury law began over six years ago when he worked as a legal clerk. Since then, he has developed a deep commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of personal injury cases. When he’s not advocating for his clients, Evan enjoys watching TCU sports and biking throughout the scenic trails of Austin.
Josh De Leon, Associate Attorney, Licensed to Practice in Texas
Josh De Leon was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from the University of Texas at Austin, with a minor in Philosophy of Law. Following his graduation from UT, Josh returned to San Antonio to attend St. Mary’s University School of Law where he was a standout amongst his peers, specifically in matters of civil procedure and tort law.
Josh has assisted with personal injury claims for nearly a decade. He started as an assistant at a San Antonio-based law firm specializing in personal injury, and now as an Associate Attorney for Deon Goldschmidt Attorneys, PLLC, Josh leverages his experience in personal injury, his passion for his clients, and his knowledge of the civil justice system to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients against the insurance carriers.