Jose Gutierrez Umana
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"Had A Great Experience"
Happy to recommend such an amazing law firm. I had a great experience. This is my second injury case they've handled. They pushed to get me the most money for my case.
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"An Awesome Team"Antezana & Antezana have an awesome staff and represent their clients to the fullest!! I have had 4 Worker’s Comp claims with them and have been very well taken care of!! I love them and always will recommend them!!!- Tiff J.
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"Honest and Trustworthy"They did an amazing job handling my work injury case. They are very good - honest and trustworthy. I am very grateful for the way they guided me and handled my case.- Esdras A.
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"They Made Me Feel Comfortable"I was very satisfied with the way this firm has handled my case. They did an amazing job representing me in court. The team is easy to work with and show great understanding of my case.- Former Client
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"A Safe Place for Everyone"
I want to thank Antezana and Antezana for their professionalism, knowledge, and patience. This law firm is very professional when addressing persons of LGBTQ+ and is also a safe space for queer members.
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"The Best Firm"They are the best workers' compensation firm! Thank you to the attorneys and team for handling my case. I am very happy with the resolution of my case.- Tegwi T.
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"Their Knowledge Was Tremendous"Huge thank you to the paralegals who supported me in my case. It was a long journey but having their legal help and knowledge was a tremendous aid, and they helped advocate for me and my pain effectively.- Former Client
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"Personal and Professional"I had a great experience. Excellent service and attention, very attentive to my case. I highly recommend this place - they're nice, personal, and professional.- Ana M.
Bio
José Gutiérrez Umana is an Associate Attorney in the Workers’ Compensation Department at Antezana & Antezana, LLC, representing injured workers with strategic, client-focused advocacy. As a native Spanish speaker, José is committed to ensuring that Spanish-speaking clients feel heard, understand their rights, and receive effective representation throughout the workers’ compensation process.
Before joining Antezana & Antezana, José developed extensive experience in immigration law, representing clients before the U.S. Department of Labor, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This experience strengthened his ability to navigate complex legal matters and advocate for individuals facing challenging circumstances.
José earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he served as a law clerk and later as a student attorney in the Immigrant Rights Clinic. He also served as Community Service Chair of the Latin American Law Students Association and was an active member of the Immigration Law Association. José holds a master’s degree in Intercultural Communication and a bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages & Linguistics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he also taught Spanish as an adjunct professor.
Licensed to practice law in Maryland, José is committed to protecting the rights of injured workers and providing thoughtful, effective advocacy at every stage of their claims.
Education
- 2024 – J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law, magna cum laude
- 2020 – M.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- 2018 – B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County, cum laude
Practice Admissions
- 2024 – Maryland
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Maryland Hispanic Bar Association
- Maryland Association for Justice
Awards/Accolades
- National Trial Lawyers Association – Top 40 Under 40 (2026)
