Diann M. Bartek

Member


In South Texas, when the firm’s community banks, credit unions, and other creditor clients need an attorney they can count on, they turn to  “Team Bartek.” Responsive, resourceful, and recognized for her industry knowledge and effectiveness, Diann Bartek has become a trusted advisor and valued friend for clients throughout the state. With unparalleled efficiency and wealth of experience, Diann immediately attends to new matters and claims, marshalling the best resources to recover on or resolve delinquent obligations. 

Diann defends creditors’ rights and advises major creditors – primarily banks and other financial institutions – in collection, foreclosure, and bankruptcy matters, as well as in lawsuits against borrowers and guarantors. A formidable litigator, Diann also defends financial institutions in deceptive trade practices, fair debt collection, lien priority, homestead, and general lender liability litigation in state and federal courts and in arbitration.

Diann’s approach to representing clients is to “treat each client as if it was her only client.” That means being there for her clients when and where they need her. It means sharing the same sense of urgency they do, and it means developing a deep understanding of their priorities, pressures, and practices. She forms enduring professional and personal relationships with her clients based on mutual respect, trust, and candor.

Diann always seeks to save clients time, money, and stress by pursuing negotiation first. She has developed a results-driven approach that resolves most matters through settlement while building trust. When aggressive litigation is necessary, clients rest assured knowing Diann is a fierce advocate dedicated to favorable outcomes.

Clients need and deserve an attorney who is relentlessly focused on their concerns and objectives. They should feel comfortable picking up the phone any time they have a question and have confidence that their attorney will make getting an answer their top priority.
    • St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1978
    • The University of Texas at Arlington, B.S., 1970
  • Bar Admissions

    • Texas
  • Court Admissions

    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
    • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation - Banking and Finance; Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2007-2024

    • Recognized by S.A. Scene, as an "Outstanding Women in Law" for Bankruptcy and Energy & Oil & Gas, 2022

    • Recognized in Texas Super Lawyers® for Creditor Debtor Rights: Business; Civil Litigation: Defense; Bankruptcy: Business, 2006-2019
    • Martindale-Hubbell® AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review Rating
    • Selected for inclusion as a "Texas Super Lawyer," Law and Politics Magazine, 2006-2013
    • Bexar County Women's Bar Association and Foundation, Belva Lockwood Outstanding Lawyer Award, 1999
    • Texas Bar Foundation 
    • American Bar Association 
    • San Antonio Bar Association 
    • San Antonio Bar Foundation, Former Board of Trustees Member, Executive Committee and Chair
    • Dykema Office Managing Shareholder - McAllen
    • American Bankruptcy Institute
    • Hidalgo County Bar Association, Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force Member

    • Hidalgo County Women's Bar Association
    • Bexar County Women's Bar Association and Foundation, Former Board of Directors Member and Past Vice President
    • San Antonio Bankruptcy Bar Association, Past Vice President and Past Board of Directors Member
    • St. Mary's Law Alumni Association, Past Vice President and Past Board of Directors Member
    • South Texas Museum of History, Trustee, 2015
    • South Texas Museum of History, Advisory Board of Trustees, 2013-2014
    • Texas Association of Bank Counsel, Former Board of Directors Member
    • San Antonio Women's Chamber of Commerce, Former Director 
    • Big Brothers - Big Sisters - Alamo Area, Former Director 
    • San Antonio Police Athletic League, Former Director

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