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Since 1983, Diego J. Peña, a Dallas Fort Worth mediation lawyer, has represented individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies as plaiSince 1983, Diego J. Peña, a Dallas Fort Worth mediation lawyer, has represented individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies as plaintiffs and defendants in Texas state and federal courts, in arbitration hearings and in mediation. He has successfully argued cases before Texas judges and juries. A former member of the Texas Judicial Council, he knows and understands the litigation and mediation process very well.
He has eSince 1983, Diego J. Peña, a Dallas Fort Worth mediation lawyer, has represented individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies as plaintiffs and defendants in Texas state and federal courts, in arbitration hearings and in mediation. He has successfully argued cases before Texas judges and juries. A former member of the Texas Judicial Council, he knows and understands the litigation and mediation process very well.
He has extensive litigation experience, having handled the following kinds of cases: wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, labor & employment, malpractice, premises liability, construction, oil & gas, insurance and business disputes. He also has appellate experience, having appeared, briefed and argued before state and federal appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of Texas and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Peña is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas. He is a member of the Dallas Bar Association, the Tarrant County Bar Association, the Arlington Bar Association and the San Antonio Bar Association. He is a former president of the San Antonio Williams Sessions American Inns of Court Chapter and is a Sustaining Fellow for the Texas Bar Foundation and San Antonio Bar Foundation. He is also a member of the Tarrant County Association of Mediators and is credentialed by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association.
He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest possible rating for a lawyer—and has earned awards for his representation of indigent clients.
He currently serves as an arbitrator on the American Arbitration Association’s Employment Panel and as a public arbitrator for FINRA.
xtensive litigation experience, having handled the following kinds of cases: wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, labor & employment, malpractice, premises liability, construction, oil & gas, insurance and business disputes. He also has appellate experience, having appeared, briefed and argued before state and federal appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of Texas and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Peña is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas. He is a member of the Dallas Bar Association, the Tarrant County Bar Association, the Arlington Bar Association and the San Antonio Bar Association. He is a former president of the San Antonio Williams Sessions American Inns of Court Chapter and is a Sustaining Fellow for the Texas Bar Foundation and San Antonio Bar Foundation. He is also a member of the Tarrant County Association of Mediators and is credentialed by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association.
He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest possible rating for a lawyer—and has earned awards for his representation of indigent clients.
He currently serves as an arbitrator on the American Arbitration Association’s Employment Panel and as a public arbitrator for FINRA.
ntiffs and defendants in Texas state and federal courts, in arbitration hearings and in mediation. He has successfully argued cases before Texas judges and juries. A former member of the Texas Judicial Council, he knows and understands the litigation and mediation process very well.
He has extensive litigation experience, having handled the following kinds of cases: wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, labor & employment, malpractice, premises liability, construction, oil & gas, insurance and business disputes. He also has appellate experience, having appeared, briefed and argued before state and federal appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of Texas and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Peña is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas. He is a member of the Dallas Bar Association, the Tarrant County Bar Association, the Arlington Bar Association and the San Antonio Bar Association. He is a former president of the San Antonio Williams Sessions American Inns of Court Chapter and is a Sustaining Fellow for the Texas Bar Foundation and San Antonio Bar Foundation. He is also a member of the Tarrant County Association of Mediators and is credentialed by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association.
He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest possible rating for a lawyer—and has earned awards for his representation of indigent clients.
He currently serves as an arbitrator on the American Arbitration Association’s Employment Panel and as a public arbitrator for FINRA.
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Acquired: 1983
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5601 Bridge Street, Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX, 76013
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Pena is always professional, has a keen legal mind that narrows down the issues thus saving clients and other attorneys time and money. Mr. Pena is without question an ethical and fair mediator who is well versed in employment law. Further, Mr. Pena has extensive litigation experience. Great choice for your mediation needs."
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2005
Best Lawyer in San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine
1993
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
1984
Certificate of Merit, Tried Jury Trial, San Antonio Bar Association, San Antonio Pro Bono Law Project
1984
Certificate of Merit, Tried Jury Trial, San Antonio Bar Association, San Antonio Pro Bono Law Project
2019 - Present
Arbitrator, Mediator, Attorney, The Peña Arbitration & Mediation Group
1989 - 2019
Assistant Vice President - Senior Legal Counsel, AT&T Communications
1985 - 1989
Associate, Green & McReynolds
1983 - 1985
Associate, Martin & Drought
2019 - Present
Texas Association of MediatorsMember
2019 - Present
Texas Mediator Credentialing AssociationCredentialed Member
2018 - Present
Arlington Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Tarrant County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
St. Thomas More Society, Dallas Catholic Lawyer's GuildMember
2009 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationSustaining Fellow
1990 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
1983 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1983 - Present
San Antonio Bar AssociationMember, Former Director
1992 - 2000
Federal Bar Association (San Antonio chapter)Member, Former Director
1990 - 2000
San Antonio Catholic Lawyers GuildFormer President, Member
1989 - 2004
American Inns of Court, William Sessions Chapter, San AntonioMember, Former President
1983 - 1993
San Antonio Young Lawyers AssociationMember, Former Vice President
After 1 day non-jury trial, court awarded substantially less than Plaintiff sought. Judgment affirmed on appeal.
Judge Cornyn directed a verdict for the employer after two days of trial
After two days of jury trial, case settled.
Two and 1/2 day jury trial.
AFter a 15 day trial, jury returned a significant verdict for the plaintiff, which was subsequently reversed and rendered on appeal.
For Mr. Pena's client.
Trial court sustained special appearance, and appellate court affirmed.
After 2 days, jury returned verdict for plaintiff.
After 5 days, jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs.
Verdict for Debtor
The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff and the case subsequently settled.
2005
Masters of Art, History (Concentration: Texas History)
1982
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1980
BA
2017
Working With Corporate Counsel
2005
English
Spanish