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Martindale Ratings

Reviews (35)

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Source Rating Reviews by date
5.0 / 5.0
2026-02-15

David Clay Snell is the best attorney we have ever had. He helped us win a very difficult slip and fall wrongful death lawsuit. He was very professional, had us use Zoom for meetings before we had one with the mediator. There were 5 of us with 2 or 3 siblings who had to travel for business. He was very organized, great at explaining the importance of the mediator and what to expect. His office manager greeted us when we went to his office and paid attention to all of our needs making sure we were taken care of. I wish I could remember her name.

— Client 02/15/2026

5.0 / 5.0
2026-02-15

Working with Attorney David Clay Snell was not what I was used to. Clay was awesome! We had a slip and fall wrongful death lawsuit between 5 siblings. Clay had us meet using zoom to make sure we were able to communicate with the mediator later on. He made sure to include dates and times as 2 siblings did quite a bit of traveling. His office manager was very organized, thoughtful, and helpful. I can't remember her name but she greeted us as we came in. Although these types of cases are hard to prove, we won our case. If I ever have need of an attorney again, he's the one I hope to have a contract with. Thanks very much!

— Client 02/15/2026

5.0 / 5.0
2025-04-21 12:30:39

Excellent lawyer doing incredible work for his clients. Highly recommended.

— Peer 04/21/2025

5.0 / 5.0
2024-09-17

Clay Snell is an outstanding attorney, great in the courtroom, and excellent in arbitration. I highly recommend him to anyone. We won our lawsuit and he helped us get through a long battle. He is responsive and detail oriented. Grateful to know him. Lucky he was our attorney.

— Client 09/17/2024

5.0 / 5.0
2023-09-14

Clay is AMAZING! He is very professional and compassionate. He cares and treats you like family. Clay is very knowledgeable, determined and keeps you updated every step of the way. I was very fortunate to have him on my side and it was an absolute pleasure working with him. I highly recommend Clay.

— Client 09/14/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2023-05-19

Clay represented me in a recently settled case. He was always responsive and attentive to my questions and concerns but more importantly compassionate about my situation. Before now, I have never been involved in something like this and he made the whole process comfortable for me. I am so glad that Clay was in my court during this ordeal.

— Client 05/19/2023

5.0 / 5.0
2021-08-04 18:38:34

Solid litigator.

— Peer 08/04/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-08-03

Great communication and outcome - Professional and articulate thoroughout the whole process. I highly recommend Clay - Fantastic guy to boot.

— Client 08/03/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-08-03

Wonderful attorney to work with. Everything ran smoothly. Excellent communication skills. I will certainly recommend him in the future.

— Client 08/03/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2021-04-19 04:37:13

Clay is a great lawyer and honors his word. Highly recommended!

— Peer 04/19/2021

5.0 / 5.0
2020-05-04 07:00:03

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— Peer 05/04/2020

5.0 / 5.0
2020-02-20 06:43:11

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— Peer 02/20/2020

5.0 / 5.0
2017-08-03 14:33:33

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— Peer 08/03/2017

5.0 / 5.0
2017-08-01 06:19:47

Clay and I have had several cases together through the years. He represents his clients with tenacious compassion. He tried an emotional and fierce medical malpractice case involving the death of a young mother which I defended in 2014. The case and had many discovery issues most of which we resolved by agreement. Clay did an excellent job for his clients and responded to every challenge with skill, knowledge, wisdom and integrity. He is honest, capable and an honor to our profession.

— Peer 08/01/2017

5.0 / 5.0
2017-07-28 04:45:43

No description provided

— Peer 07/28/2017

5.0 / 5.0
2017-07-25 10:34:13

No description provided

— Peer 07/25/2017

5.0 / 5.0
2017-07-24 05:54:06

No description provided

— Peer 07/24/2017

5.0 / 5.0
2017-07-13 16:34:01

No description provided

— Peer 07/13/2017

5.0 / 5.0
2017-07-12 10:07:24

No description provided

— Peer 07/12/2017

5.0 / 5.0
2017-07-11 15:02:21

No description provided

— Peer 07/11/2017

5.0 / 5.0
2017-07-11 14:32:24

No description provided

— Peer 07/11/2017

5.0 / 5.0
2017-07-11 13:53:45

Mr. David Clayborne "Clay" Snell is an excellent trial attorney. He has tried numerous cases in my courtroom both by jury and nonjury. He has always exhibited high ethical standards and is most capable in the courtroom. I highly recommend the highest rating.

— Peer 07/11/2017

5.0 / 5.0
2017-07-11 11:07:03

Have been opposing counsel with Clay multiple occasions. He is a great advocate and practices with integrity.

— Peer 07/11/2017

5.0 / 5.0
2017-07-11 09:03:54

No description provided

— Peer 07/11/2017

5.0 / 5.0
2017-07-10 09:02:53

Clay is a fine lawyer, he is very smart, and he genuinely cares about his clients.

— Peer 07/10/2017

4.8 / 5.0
2017-07-10 09:32:42

No description provided

— Peer 07/10/2017

4.6 / 5.0
2021-08-04 07:57:55

No description provided

— Peer 08/04/2021

4.4 / 5.0
2018-07-06 11:03:40

No description provided

— Peer 07/06/2018

4.2 / 5.0
2017-07-13 07:27:47

Clay is a very good lawyer who works his cases well. He is ethical and trustworthy in my experience.

— Peer 07/13/2017

4.0 / 5.0
2017-07-28 06:02:51

No description provided

— Peer 07/28/2017

4.0 / 5.0
2017-07-27 09:41:52

No description provided

— Peer 07/27/2017

4.0 / 5.0
2017-07-13 09:44:15

Clay is a smart lawyer and has good common sense.

— Peer 07/13/2017

4.0 / 5.0
2017-07-10 09:08:08

Clay is a very solid young lawyer and in my experiences handles himself professionally.

— Peer 07/10/2017

3.8 / 5.0
2020-02-20 09:53:06

I consider Clay to be one of the brightest and most capable young lawyers in San Antonio. I have worked with him in several matters and found him to be very well prepared and on top of the legal issues presented.

— Peer 02/20/2020

3.8 / 5.0
2017-07-25 11:10:27

No description provided

— Peer 07/25/2017