Areas of Practice
Bar Admissions
- Texas
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Education
University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1991
Texas A&M B.A., 1988
Certifications
Personal Injury Trial Law, Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
National Mediation Academy, Civil & Commercial Mediation Certification
National Arbitration Institute, Certified Arbitrator
Litigation Management Institute, Certified Litigation Manager
Language
- Spanish
Ernest Aliseda is a member of the Commercial Litigation Group in the Dykema Cox Smith’s McAllen, Texas office. Prior to joining Dykema, Mr. Aliseda served as General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer for the Loya Insurance Group companies for eight years, where he handled general legal matters and managed and oversaw diverse litigation throughout the country. Along with his litigation management experience, he has successfully tried and litigated all types of commercial and civil matters, including breach of contract, business torts, construction defects, medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, employment, international and property disputes. Mr. Aliseda is a former State District Judge for both the 398th and 139th State District Courts in Hidalgo County, along with being a past President of the Hidalgo County Bar Association and former State Bar Director for District 12.
Mr. Aliseda is currently a Governor appointed Regent to the University of Texas System Board of Regents and a State Bar of Texas President appointed member to the Board of the Texas Bar College. He is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, where he serves as a Military Judge.
Seminars & Speeches
- Legacy Commencement Speech, University of Texas at BrownsvilleMay 15, 2015
- When Judges Go Bad, Texas Minority Counsel Program, State Bar of Texas, Edinburg, Texas2012
- Alternative Fee Agreements, Council for Litigation Management, San Diego, California2012
- U.S./Mexico Water Resource Management Law, Lisbon, Portugal2010
Publications
- "Budgeting for Alternative Fee Arrangements Under Complex Matters"May 2012Litigation Management Magazine
News
- November 14, 2017
- October 12, 2016
- October 3, 2016
Press Releases
- June 20, 2016
- May 12, 2016
Memberships & Involvement
University of Texas System Board of Regents, Member, 2013-Present
U.S. Army Reserves, Lieutenant Colonel, Military Judge, 1999-Present
Texas Bar College, Board of Directors and Fellow, 2011-Present
Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow, 2001-Present
Community/Civic Activities
Volunteer Judge, McAllen Teen Court, 1999-Present
McAllen Citizen's League, Vice-President, 2002-Present
Awards & Recognition
Texas Center Professionalism Award, Hidalgo County Bar Association and the Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism, 2009
Young Hispanic Leader in the U.S., 2002
Military:
The Army Meritorious Service Medal
The Army Commendation Medal
The Army Achievement Medal
The Army Reserve Achievement Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Army Reserve Service Medal
Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon