Blanco Ordoñez Mata & Wechsler, P.C. - El Paso, TX
Blanco Ordoñez Mata & Wechsler, P.C. is an elite minority-owned business, employment, and commercial litigation law firm in El Paso, Texas, offering sophisticated counsel to corporations, governmental entities, school districts, and executives across Texas and New Mexico.
Sophisticated Business, Employment, and Commercial Legal Counsel in El Paso
Navigating high-stakes commercial transactions and contentious corporate disputes demands a law practice with deep regional roots, exceptional credentials, and proven courtroom agility. Situated on Cromo Drive in West El Paso, Blanco Ordoñez Mata & Wechsler, P.C. provides dynamic legal representation for private enterprises, government entities, school districts, and business executives throughout Texas and New Mexico. Founded in 2007, the firm has earned a distinguished reputation as a premier minority-owned legal practice in the Southwest. Combining big-firm resources with personalized boutique responsiveness, the team handles intricate legal challenges with precision. Whether you need a lawyer urgently to address an employment injunction or wish to hire an attorney for corporate restructuring, this practice delivers authoritative advocacy.
Labor and Employment Law Defense
Employment conflicts can threaten an organization's operations, finances, and public reputation. Chaired by shareholder Steven J. Blanco, who is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, the firm's employment practice defends management and public entities across administrative agencies and federal courts. The legal team regularly counsels and defends clients in:
- Workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation lawsuits under Title VII and state statutes
- Wrongful termination claims and executive contract disputes
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance and wage and hour defense
- Non-subscriber workplace injury litigation and worker safety disputes
- Drafting non-compete agreements, severance agreements, and corporate employee handbooks
Commercial Litigation and Contract Disputes
When business disputes escalate to litigation, companies require tenacious advocates who understand commercial realities. Managing partner René Ordoñez and the litigation team represent plaintiffs and defendants in complex business litigation before state and federal courts. The firm resolves breach of contract claims, partnership and shareholder dissolutions, breach of fiduciary duty actions, commercial fraud allegations, and intellectual property disputes. With extensive cross-border experience-including prior representation of foreign sovereigns and international corporations-the firm excels in multijurisdictional conflicts.
Business Formation, Corporate Governance, and Real Estate
From initial startup formation to multimillion-dollar real estate acquisitions, the firm's corporate practice group guides commercial clients through every phase of the business lifecycle. The attorneys counsel clients on entity selection, corporate bylaws, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial loan documentation. In real estate matters, the firm handles commercial purchases and sales, commercial leasing, zoning variances, construction contracts, and property management legal issues.
Why Clients Choose Blanco Ordoñez Mata & Wechsler, P.C.
Commercial clients and public institutions throughout the borderland choose the firm for enduring reasons:
- Board-certified expertise: Direct access to legal specialists certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Recognized legal honors: Ranked among Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers with numerous Texas Super Lawyers recognitions
- Public sector authority: Extensive experience serving as general counsel for municipalities, water districts, and school boards
- Cross-border sophistication: Proven capacity to navigate complex international and cross-border commercial transactions
- Tailored partner attention: Every client benefits from direct shareholder communication and tailored legal strategies
Protecting your organization requires experienced legal guidance. Contact Blanco Ordoñez Mata & Wechsler, P.C. today to find a lawyer and schedule a consultation with a seasoned business and employment attorney.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the Mesa Hills neighborhood of West El Paso.
Building Location
This is a single-story commercial office building built in 2003, located in a quiet professional park area. It is situated near office developments like the 5822 Cromo Professional Offices.
Parking Details
The office has its own private surface parking lot directly in front of the building, providing free and convenient parking for clients.
Public Transit
Served by Sun Metro Route 14 (Westwind); nearest stop is at Mesa Hills/Cromo.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Since the firm occupies the entire single-story building, clients can walk directly through the main front entrance on the ground floor to access the reception area. No elevators or stairwells are needed.