We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Richard Pena
About Richard
Biography
I am the President and CEO of my law firm, which I founded in 1976. Our firm represents those injured in accidents, both on the job and otherwise. Throughout the years we have built our reputation by fighting for the rights of individuals that are being denied their benefits or those who need assistance in obtaining a just resolution of their claim. Our office is in Austin, Texas. For more information on the firm, please visit our website.
I am the past President of the State Bar of Texas as well as past President of the American Bar Foundation and the Travis County Bar Association. I have been on the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association (ABA), led the Texas legal delegation to the ABA, and have been chair of the Texas Bar Foundation. I, and my firm, have the highest rating (AV), by the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory which is reserved for a small percentage of selected attorneys in the U.S.
In March of 1973, I left on the last planes out of Vietnam, at the end of the Vietnam War. I had been drafted after my first year of law school. Soon to be published is a book, which I co-authored with John Hagan, titled, Last Plane Out of Saigon.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 49 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 39 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices Of Richard Pena Pc
2211 South IH35, Suite 300, Austin, TX, 78741
Gallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Richard Pena's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Mario | October 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Buena experiencia
Me atendieron muy bien y me ayudaron en mi caso. Tuve buena comunicación con el abogado Cliff y me ayudó rápido. Tuve cita en persona con el y fueron muy amables con migo y me traducido una de las recepcionistas.
Posted by Juan Ramirez | September 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Muy Agredecido
El abogado y la asistente legal me han ayudado demasiado. Siempre me han tratado bien y me contestan todas mis preguntas. La recepcion siempre me ayuda tambien.
Posted by Ray | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great people to work with
Very relaxed atmosphere, I felt comfortable to discuss my case. Vey friendly staff and consultation went well
Richard Pena
Replied last July 28, 2023Hello, We are so glad you felt comfortable and relaxed with us, and that your experience was great! Thank you, Law Office of Richard Pena
Posted by Jerry | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Personal injury
Excellent job, I felt confident in trusting them with my case. First time I had to get an attorney for PI.
Richard Pena
Replied last July 28, 2023Hello, We are so happy you chose us to represent you, we always try our best with every case. Thank you.
Posted by Geronimo | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Workers Compensación case
Me siento muy agradecido con el abogado y los trabajadores de esta oficina por la manera que me están tratando y ayudando. Espero en Dios que me ayuden de la mejor manera que se pueda. Muy amables y rápidos.
Richard Pena
Replied last July 28, 2023Hello, Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate you trusting us with your case and we will be here to help and guide you through the process. Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras. Le agradecemos que nos confíe su caso y estaremos aquí para ayudarlo y guiarlo a través del proceso.
Richard Pena's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have knows Richard for approximately 20 years. Richard is a former Texas State Bar President. When I was a defense attorney with Flahive, Ogden, & Latson, PC, I had several cases with Richard. Richard has always impressed me with his integrity, his work ethic, his knowledge of the facts in every case, and his mastery of Workers' Compensation Law. For these reasons, I give Richard my highest and unqualified recommendation."
"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Gary Rodriguez
Workers compensation lawyer
Tony Diaz
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Difference Makers Award, American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division
2007
Distinguished Lawyer Award, Austin Bar Association
2006
Eisenhower Achievement Award, People To People Ambasador Program
2001
Legal Service Award for Texas,, Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas
1989
Outstanding Hispanic Lawyer, Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas
N/A
Who's Who in American Law,
N/A
AV Rating,
N/A
Presidential Citations, State Bar of Texas
Work Experience
1997 - Present
President/CEO, Law Offices of Richard Pena, P.C.
Associations
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationState Delegate
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationNominating Committee
1998 - Present
American Bar AssociationHouse of Delegates
2008 - 2010
American Bar FoundationPresident
2007 - 2010
American Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
2006 - 2006
American Bar FoundationVice President
2005 - 2006
Fellows of the American Bar FoundationChair
2004 - 2005
American Bar Association, Immigration CommissionChair
2002 - 2002
American Bar Association Conference of State DelegatesExecutive Committee
2000 - 2012
American Bar FoundationBoard of Directors
2000 - 2003
National Conference of Bar PresidentsExecutive Council
1999 - 1999
University of Texas School of LawOrder of the Coif
1998 - 1999
State Bar of TexasPresident
1997 - 1998
State Bar of Texas, James C. Watson Inn of Former Officers and Directors SectionChair
1996 - 1997
Texas Bar FoundationChair
1994 - 1997
Texas Bar FoundationTrustee
1993 - 1994
American Inns of CourtMaster
1991 - 1994
State Bar of TexasBoard of Directors
1990 - 1991
Travis County Bar AssociationPresident
1984 - 1987
Capital Area Mexican-American LawyersPresident
Education
1976
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Texas, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2022
Austin Bar Association
Richard Pena - Austin Bar - This is Your Life
2014
Historical Publication on the Vietnam War
Last Plane Out of Saigon
Languages
Spanish
English