About Diego J.

Diego J — Peña practices law in Bedford, Texas, focusing on personal injury cases. He has experience in various legal areas, including business law, employment law, probate, real estate law, and arbitration and mediation. His firm, The Peña Arbitration & Mediation Group, serves clients throughout Texas, providing representation in complex legal matters. He earned his J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1982. Prior to that, he completed a B.A.

in Government and International Studies at the University of Notre Dame in 1976 and an M.A. in History from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his diverse legal practice — Peña's career spans several decades, beginning as an associate in 1983. He progressed to senior associate in 1985 and later served as assistant vice president and senior legal counsel in 1989. This experience gave him the skills necessary to handle the details of personal injury claims and other legal issues. Most of his work involves representing clients in personal injury cases, where he seeks to secure fair compensation for damages.

He also handles business disputes, employment-related issues, and probate matters. His proficiency in arbitration and mediation allows him to resolve conflicts efficiently, often avoiding lengthy court battles. Peña is adept at guiding clients through the legal process, from initial consultations to final resolutions. He is admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, Western. Northern Districts of Texas, as well as the 5th Circuit and the U.S.

Supreme Court. This broad range of admissions enables him to represent clients in various legal forums, enhancing his ability to advocate effectively. Peña is an active member of several legal associations, including the San Antonio Bar Association. He has served as a former director, and the San Antonio Bar Foundation, where he was a former trustee. His involvement in these organizations supports his the legal community and ongoing professional development. He also holds certifications in advanced family law mediation, basic mediation training, and employment arbitration, further solidifying his expertise in alternative dispute resolution.

Education

University of Texas - San Antonio

M.A. (2005) | History

2002

University of Texas - Austin

J.D.

1982

University of Notre Dame

B.A. (1980) | Government & International Studies

1976

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Assistant Vice President - Senior Legal Counsel

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company/AT&T Communications
1989

Senior Associate

Green & McReynolds
1985

Associate

Martin & Drought
1983

The Peña Arbitration & Mediation Group

Accepted Jurisdictions

Texas
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
5th Circuit
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court
5th Circuit U.S. Circuit Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Business Law Employment Law Probate Real Estate Law Arbitration & Mediation Energy Oil & Gas Law

Legal Services Scope

Initial consultations Final resolutions

Certifications & Awards

Adv. Family Law Mediation Training

Mediators of America

Adv. Mediation Training

University of Texas Center for Public Resolution

Basic Mediation Training

Mediators of America

Employment Arbitration

American Arbitration Association

Professional Associations

San Antonio Bar Association

has membership, Former Director Current

San Antonio Bar Foundation

has membership, Former Trustee Current

San Antonio Young Lawyers Association

has membership, Former Officer Current

Dallas Bar Association

has membership Current

Arlington Bar Association

has membership Current

Tarrant County Bar Association

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 2113 Harwood Rd #309-201 Bedford TX 76021