Lawyers of J.D. Silva and Associates
Jonathan E. Bleyer Senior Trial Attorney
Practice Areas
Jonathan E. Bleyer joined J.D. Silva & Associates in 2023 as a Senior Trial Lawyer, focusing his practice on personal injury litigation and wrongful death claims. Jonathan has worked in the legal industry for over 10 years. In addition to his current work, he previously represented clients in matters involving insurance coverage and insurance defense. His time spent defending insurance companies provided him with unique insight into how carriers evaluate claims. He uses this experience to his clients’ advantage when insurance companies refuse to pay his clients the compensation they are due. Since joining the plaintiffs’ bar, Jonathan has successfully obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of hundreds of injured clients and the surviving loved ones of wrongful death victims.
Jonathan graduated from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television in 2004. Subsequently, he earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law, manga cum laude, in 2011. During law school, he was selected as a member of the South Texas Law Review and recognized for his academic excellence with the CALI Award for highest grade in Criminal Procedure, CALI Award for highest grade in Legal Research & Writing I, and CALI Award for highest grade in Legal Research & Writing II. In addition, he was selected for inclusion in Order of the Lytae and Phi Delta Phi. While attending law school, Jonathan interned for the Texas First Court of Appeals and the Fourteenth Court of Appeals.
He is licensed to practice law in three states – Texas, Illinois, and Colorado. Jonathan is a member of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Houston Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Illinois State Bar Association, and American Bar Association.
Jonathan was born to be a trial lawyer – he comes from a family of trial lawyers in his home state of Illinois.
Education
- South Texas College of Law, Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, 2011
- South Texas Law Review
- Order of the Lytae
- Phi Delta Phi
- CALI Award for highest grade in Criminal Procedure
- CALI Award for highest grade in Legal Research & Writing I
- CALI Award for highest grade in Legal Research & Writing II
- Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television, 2004
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2014
- Colorado, 2012
- Illinois, 2012
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Professional Affiliations
- Houston Trial Lawyers Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Houston Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Illinois State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Testimonials
Two years ago I was in a 18-wheeler accident. Thank God for Johnathan being on top of everything that was needed for me and my family. He’s a good person, in and out, and as a lawyer made sure I was well taken care of. I am forever grateful. I highly recommend J.D. Silva & Associates if you want to be treated right!
No accident is too big or too small; if you are needing a professional to take care of your case this is the man for the job! My accident happened in Clute TX, a small city in Brazoria County. I didn’t think I would get the help I needed, but thankfully I came across J.D. Silva & Associates to take care of me in my time of need! Very helpful!
Had an accident about a year ago in Louisiana with a Texas woman that hit me from behind. I quickly called Johnathan and he got right on the case. I felt like I was his only client from the attentiveness and the time he spent to ensure I was okay. He made my case hassle free with all the doctor appointments and scans. I can’t say how thankful I was to go with Johnathan; he really treats people like family. I would not hesitate to call him if was to ever get in an accident. And after it was all said and done with my therapy and my health I got a good lump sum. Thanks Johnathan, you keep being the best man, God bless.