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 main office is in Austin, Texas, and we have a branch office in McAllen, Texas. For more information on the firm visit our website at www.rpenalaw.com.
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.
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Retired | 2008 | 03/13/2022 |
CO | Inactive | 1986 | 03/05/2022 |
TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1976 | 02/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Difference Makers Award | American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division | 2010 |
Distinguished Lawyer Award | Austin Bar Association | 2007 |
Eisenhower Achievement Award | People To People Ambasador Program | 2006 |
Legal Service Award for Texas, | Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas | 2001 |
Outstanding Hispanic Lawyer | Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas | 1989 |
Who's Who in American Law | N/A | |
AV Rating | N/A | |
Presidential Citations | State Bar of Texas | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President/CEO | Law Offices of Richard Pena, P.C. | 1997 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | State Delegate | 2002 - Present |
American Bar Association | Nominating Committee | 2000 - Present |
American Bar Association | House of Delegates | 1998 - Present |
American Bar Foundation | President | 2008 - 2010 |
American Bar Association | Board of Governors | 2007 - 2010 |
American Bar Foundation | Vice President | 2006 - 2006 |
Fellows of the American Bar Foundation | Chair | 2005 - 2006 |
American Bar Association, Immigration Commission | Chair | 2004 - 2005 |
American Bar Association Conference of State Delegates | Executive Committee | 2002 - 2002 |
American Bar Foundation | Board of Directors | 2000 - 2012 |
National Conference of Bar Presidents | Executive Council | 2000 - 2003 |
University of Texas School of Law | Order of the Coif | 1999 - 1999 |
State Bar of Texas | President | 1998 - 1999 |
State Bar of Texas, James C. Watson Inn of Former Officers and Directors Section | Chair | 1997 - 1998 |
Texas Bar Foundation | Chair | 1996 - 1997 |
Texas Bar Foundation | Trustee | 1994 - 1997 |
American Inns of Court | Master | 1993 - 1994 |
State Bar of Texas | Board of Directors | 1991 - 1994 |
Travis County Bar Association | President | 1990 - 1991 |
Capital Area Mexican-American Lawyers | President | 1984 - 1987 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Texas School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1976 |
University of Texas, Austin | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
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Gary Rodriguez, Workers compensation Attorney on Nov 20, 2014
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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.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 24, 2014
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I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Gary Rodriguez, Workers compensation Attorney on Nov 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Lisa Londergan, Workers compensation Attorney on Nov 21, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.