Atty. Richard Pena

Atty. Richard Pena

Mr. Richard Pena is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers' compensation, car accidents and 1 other area of law.

McAllen McAllen 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (956) 663-3230 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard Pena at a glance

Richard Pena is a Member and Principal based in McAllen, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Richard Pena P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1986) and Illinois (2008). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1976) and University of Texas (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1990-1991) State Bar of Texas (Board of Directors, 1991-1994 Chair, James Watson Inn, 1997-1998 President, 1998-1999) Texas Bar Foundation (Chair, 1996-1997, Travis County Bar Association. Serands clients in McAllen, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Richard Pena is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers' compensation, car accidents and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Richard practices at Law Offices of Richard Pena P.C. in McAllen, TX and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Pena's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Richard Pena is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Texas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Richard Pena is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Richard Pena is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard Pena is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

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 McAllen 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 Pena

Where is Richard Pena's law office located?
Richard Pena's law practice is located in McAllen, Texas. The firm is Law Offices of Richard Pena P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Pena handle?
Richard Pena focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Richard Pena practiced law?
Richard Pena has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Richard Pena go to law school?
Richard Pena earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Richard Pena for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Pena directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard Pena received?
Richard Pena's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1976
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1986
Illinois
Admitted: 2008

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