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.

Richard Pena

Workers compensation Attorney at Austin, TX

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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

(512) 710-0701 Office

2211 South IH35

Suite 300

Austin, TX, 78741

rpenalaw.com/

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4.9 / 5.0

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Posted by Mario | October 19, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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
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AV Rating
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Presidential Citations
State Bar of Texas
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Publications

Austin Bar Association
Richard Pena - Austin Bar - This is Your Life
2022

Historical Publication on the Vietnam War
Last Plane Out of Saigon
2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (3)

Given (2)

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Gary Rodriguez

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."