Upon graduating from law school, R. Reagan Sahadi joined Donnell, Abernethy & Kieschnick in Corpus Christi, where he worked for several years. He stayed in Corpus Christi and later joined Wigington Rumley Dunn & Blair LLP, where he focused his practice on truck accidents, products liability, oil and gas accidents, and other catastrophic personal injury cases.
R. Reagan Sahadi has had tremendous success litigating cases across the country in several areas of law. In particular, Reagan’s expertise has represented injury and products liability victims. He founded Sahadi Legal Team to provide the breadth of experience and resources of a larger law firm while still maintaining the personal touch of a boutique practice.
Reagan recently secured a verdict in a personal injury case exceeding $120 million, the largest verdict for actual damages in El Paso County history. He has negotiated settlements on behalf of his clients in the seven-figure range on numerous occasions, including a recent $19,000,000 settlement on a products liability action.
Since 2009, Reagan’s judgments and settlements have exceeded several hundred million dollars.
R. Reagan Sahadi is licensed to practice in all Texas state courts as well as the Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas. He is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Lawyer Information Exchange Team. In the past, Reagan has served on the Board of Directors for the Corpus Christi Young Lawyers Association and was appointed by the mayor to the Board of Directors of the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District.
We caught up with R. Reagan Sahadi, where he shared everything from his approach to effective decision-making to the people who have influenced his thinking.
Can you share an example of a recent decision you made and the steps you took to reach your goal?
I recently decided to start marketing. It’s something I’ve been avoiding, since I don’t particularly enjoy doing it, but I have to admit it gets results. I researched some of the best legal advertising firms around to get that process started.
What is your approach to starting a new business venture?
The first step is getting the right tools in place for success, and having a strong support team is essential. You also need to keep the end goal in mind at all times.
What are some of the keys to effective decision-making?
Step back and look at the big picture. Doing this lets you see the forest instead of the trees. It makes decision-making much simpler when you can see the whole picture.
What people have influenced your thinking and might be of interest to others?
I gravitate toward middle-of-the-road thinkers. I’m not an extremist in my views — I try to stay balanced and see both sides. I grew up during the Ronald Reagan era and admired his influence. I also liked John Kasich, the former Governor of Ohio, and Ann Richards for her straight talk. And I’ve always liked Bill Clinton, because I thought he was incredibly intelligent and relatable.
What was the worst job you ever had, and what did you learn from it?
The worst job I had was working as an insurance defense lawyer. Through that experience, I learned that being a plaintiff’s attorney suited my personality much better, and I was able to shift my focus accordingly.
Why is your city a great place to live and work?
Corpus Christi, Texas is a “big little city” — it offers the main attractions of a major city while keeping a small-town feel, with low stress and little traffic. It’s a great place to raise a family.
What’s one book you recommend everyone should read, and why?
The Art of War by Sun Tzu. Although it’s a military text, it contains valuable rules for life to live by.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Take more chances.
