ATTORNEY

John Molinar

I was born in Los Angeles and raised in El Paso, Texas, the son of a railroad engineer. I am the oldest of five children and the first in my family to graduate from college. Before beginning my legal career, I spent a year working as a full-time substitute teacher by day and a bartender by night.

I have been married for 33 years to my best friend, Kathy, and we are the proud parents of three accomplished adult children. Outside of work, I enjoy grilling and smoking meats, supporting my Texas Longhorns, and cheering on the Texas Rangers. Each year, my favorite tradition is taking my family on treks to New Mexico, where we indulge in green chili cuisine and relish the quiet of the desert Southwest.

I am also an active member of Toastmasters International, currently serving as club president, and was a 2025 area and division winner in the International Speech Contest, finishing one step short of qualifying for the World Championship of Public Speaking.

Contact  

(214) 749-6512   

john@hermes-law.com   

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    • Workers’ Compensation


    • Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation Law with extensive experience representing major insurance companies, political subdivisions, and private employers in complex legal proceedings across tribunals throughout Texas.

    • Distinguished legal leadership, advising corporate executives on risk management, compliance, and strategic business initiatives. Proven ability to drive growth, foster client relationships, and navigate organizations through periods of crisis and transformation.

    • Dynamic public speaker on workers’ compensation law and legal ethics, providing authoritative insight into evolving industry trends and regulatory changes that impact businesses

    • State Bar of Texas

    • United States District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of Texas

    • University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas

      • J.D., May 1991

    • University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

      • B.A. Psychology (with high honors), May 1987

    • Chair (2025-26), Member Workers’ Compensation Section – State Bar of Texas

    • D Magazine Best Lawyers Under 40 (2004)

    • 2026 Fellow, College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

  • I love watching musicals and singing karaoke (not well).