Atty. Richard Lavallo

Atty. Richard Lavallo

Mr. Richard Lavallo is a lawyer practicing special education, mental health, government/administrative and 2 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Richard Lavallo at a glance

Richard Lavallo is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Richard LaVallo. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on juvenile, education, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Texas (1983), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1995), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1995). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1983) and University of New Mexico (B.A. University, 1973). Active member of State Bar of Texas (Section: School Law) Texas Association of School Boards Council of School Attorneys National School Board Association Council of School Attorneys. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Richard Lavallo is a lawyer practicing special education, mental health, government/administrative and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1973, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Richard practices at Richard LaVallo in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Lavallo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Lavallo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Juvenile Law

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Richard Lavallo is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Richard Lavallo is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Lavallo

Where is Richard Lavallo's law office located?
Richard Lavallo's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Richard LaVallo. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Lavallo handle?
Richard Lavallo focuses on juvenile, education, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Richard Lavallo practiced law?
Richard Lavallo has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Richard Lavallo go to law school?
Richard Lavallo earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. University, 1973).
How can I contact Richard Lavallo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1983
B.A. University
University of New Mexico
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1995

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