The Full Story
Zeke Moya is a Partner at Roerig, Oliveira, & Fisher, L.L.P., an insurance defense firm based in South Texas, established in 1982. Zeke is a distinguished U.S. Army Captain. He is a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan who brings the same dedication and resilience to his legal practice. With over a decade of experience in South Texas, Zeke has established himself as a leading civil litigation defense attorney, consistently delivering outstanding results for his clients. His commitment to exceptional legal expertise and dedicated client service has earned him a Preeminent AV rating on Martindale-Hubbell, a prestigious designation awarded to less than 10% of attorneys. Zeke's blend of military discipline and legal acumen makes him a formidable advocate in the courtroom.
Zeke in Iraq's "Triangle of Death," 2005
​Winning on the battlefield
Before becoming a lawyer, Zeke served with distinction as a Captain in the United States Army's Armor branch. In support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, he led a combined 350+ combat operations, which resulted in the capture of several high-value targets (HVT) and the stability of previously contested areas.
During his last combat deployment, as a Company Commander, Zeke led 160 infantry soldiers whose area of responsibility included three northern provinces in Afghanistan. Zeke was recognized for his exceptional leadership, tactical skills, and strategic skills on the battlefield.
Awards and Honors
Purple Heart, U.S. Army, 2005
Bronze Star, U.S. Army, 2005
Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army, 2010
Combat Action Badge, U.S. Army, 2005
Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army, 2003
Army Achievement Medal, U.S. Army, 2003
Distinguished Military Graduate, 4th ROTC Region, 2002
Philosophy
The courtroom is a battlefield that requires tenacious, efficient, and smart advocacy. To be an effective advocate you must be polite, be professional, and have a plan to win.
Winning in the courtroom
Select Achievements
âž» Super Lawyers Texas Rising Star 2022, 2023, 2024
âž» Jury trial co-counsel defending a local hospital against a premises liability claim in the 206th Judicial District Court, Hidalgo County, Edinburg, Texas.
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âž» Jury trial co-counsel defending a local hospital against an alleged delay in diagnosing renal cell carcinoma in the 93rd Judicial District Court, Hidalgo County, Edinburg, Texas.
âž» Successfully argued before the 13th Court of Appeals, which affirmed the judgment of the trial court dismissing the Plaintiff's claims against a hospital client.
âž» Successfully dismissed temporary employee’s personal injury claim against temporary employer based on Texas Workers’ Compensation Act’s exclusive remedy provision in Hidalgo County’s 476th Judicial District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas.
âž» Won dismissal of all claims against a hospital because healthcare liability claims were improperly characterized as premises claims in Hidalgo County's 206th District Court, Texas.
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âž» Successfully removed multiple cases from state to federal court.
➻ As trial counsel developed a novel legal argument that a non-profit health organizations cannot be vicariously liable for employed physicians. Legal issue is before the Texas Supreme Court.​
