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Richard Pena

Workers compensation Attorney at Austin, TX

4.9   10 reviews
  • State Years
    Texas - TX 47 years
    Illinois - IL 14 years
    Colorado - CO 37 years
  • Licensed for 47 years
    State TX
    Acquired 1976
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 14 years
    State IL
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    Retired No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 37 years
    State CO
    Acquired 1986
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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2023 AVVO CLIENT'S CHOICE ATTORNEY. IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED THE LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD PENA IS HERE TO HELP. CONTACT US TODAY.

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.

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Law Offices Of Richard Pena Pc
2211 South IH35
Suite 300
Austin, TX, 78741

Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
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Posted by Mario | October 19, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great people to work with
Very relaxed atmosphere, I felt comfortable to discuss my case. Vey friendly staff and consultation went well
Response from Richard Pena July 28, 2023
Hello, 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
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Personal injury
Excellent job, I felt confident in trusting them with my case. First time I had to get an attorney for PI.
Response from Richard Pena July 28, 2023
Hello, 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
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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.
Response from Richard Pena July 28, 2023
Hello, 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.
Posted by Alex | July 20, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Workers compensation case
They treated me very well and I am very greatful they helped. I am very pleased with my experience and I would recommend him to anyone that is injured
Response from Richard Pena August 10, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We continually work to have successful outcomes for our clients, we are very pleased you had a positive experience with our office.
Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very Satisfied
Mr. Peña and his qualified staff of attorneys helped me with an auto accident claim. There was always open communication when I had Questions regarding my case. His attorneys are very knowledgeable. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend The Law Offices of Richard Pena
Response from Richard Pena August 10, 2023
Thank you for your kind words, we truly appreciate our clients. We are very pleased to hear about your positive experience, our door is always open for your family and friends. Law Offices of Richard Pena
Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The best
Mr. Pena and his staff impressed me from the initial phone conversation. I never expected to receive such excellent customer service and well written communications. Mr. Pena's knowledge, and expertise will knock your socks off. I highly recommend him and I will continue to refer anyone that I can to his firm.
Response from Richard Pena August 10, 2023
The team at the Law Office of Richard Pena is pleased to hear about your great experience with us, we are proud to have clients like yourself. We are here if you ever need our help again, we'll be happy to be of assistance.
Posted by Ken | November 22, 2014
workers comp case
My experience with Richard Pena's firm has been tremendous. From my first visit and throughout the process everyone was helpful gracious and very professional. Kelly handled my case and kept me informed regularly with phone calls, and Mail correspondence. I am truly grateful that I had the Pena team on my side.
Response from Richard Pena August 11, 2023
At the Law Office of Richard Pena we are always trying do our best to help injured clients like yourself, we are very pleased we were able to be of great assistance. We thank you very dearly for your words and are glad you had an amazing experience with our staff. Please do not hesitate to give us a call if you ever need help again in the future.
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Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Called back
Did not hire him but they gave me needed knowledge on the subject I would hire without hesitant
Response from Richard Pena August 10, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our door is always open for you, your family and friends.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • President/CEO
  • Law Offices of Richard Pena, P.C.
  • 1997 - Present

Education

  • University of Texas School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1976
  • University of Texas, Austin
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • N/A

Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 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
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (2)
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Workers compensation Attorney | Nov 20
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."
Personal injury Attorney | May 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Workers compensation Attorney | Nov 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Workers compensation
Personal injury

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Austin Workers compensation Lawyer Richard Pena
Richard Pena
Workers compensation Attorney
Austin, TX
Licensed for 47 years