V. Blayre Pena

V. Blayre Pena is a dedicated attorney at VBPena Law, PLLC, located in Round Rock, Texas. With nearly two decades of full-time practice in civil litigation and civil appeals, she covers all aspects of business and construction disputes. She has handled cases throughout Texas, including in Austin, Dallas, Georgetown, Houston, Lubbock and McAllen, serving both plaintiffs and defendants.Ms. Pena is a legal strategist known for managing complex, multiparty litigation in various forums. She also serves as general counsel for several Texas corporations and individuals. In her practice, she strives to resolve disputes before they escalate to court, but she is equally adept at seeking relief through the judicial process, from initial filings to appeals.In 2005, Ms. Pena earned her Juris Doctor from The University of Tulsa College of Law. Furthermore, she achieved board certification in civil appellate law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by only 400 lawyers in Texas in 2021. Notably, she is the first and only attorney with this certification in Williamson County.Representing both plaintiffs and defendants provides Ms. Pena with a unique perspective, allowing her to defend cases aggressively. Her clientele comprises owners, general contractors, subcontractors and sureties in construction disputes. Her trial experience includes first-chairing both jury and nonjury trials, and securing favorable verdicts for her clients. Her reputation as a zealous advocate is well-established among judges and peers across Texas.Ms. Pena is also active in speaking engagements, such as the Cuban Trip Download hosted by the Williamson County Inns of Court and the 18th Annual Ultimate Trial Notebook seminar presented by the Austin Bar Association. She has also spoken at the Women of the Rock Awards Luncheon and moderated various panels and seminars. She has been honored with the 2024 Texas Center Professionalism Award from the Austin Bar Association and the 2023 Women of the Rock Awards. She maintains an “Excellent” Avvo rating.In 2024, Ms. Pena joined the Austin Community College Foundation Board. She is active in the Austin Bar Association’s Civil Litigation Section, having served as chair for the 2022-2023 bar year. Furthermore, she is a member of the Williamson County Inns of Court and the Williamson County Bar Association, where she previously served as president; she is also a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Her civic contributions encompass advocating for indigent clients pro bono through Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas and volunteering with organizations like Dell Children’s Hospital, Wills for Heroes and Austin Habitat for Humanity.