Business Details
Experienced Legal Representation in Austin, Texas
The J Pete Laney Law Offices provide comprehensive legal representation rooted in common sense, commitment, and decades of experience. Founded by J Pete Laney, a fifth-generation Texan with a background in agriculture and law, the firm specializes in administrative law, personal injury, commercial litigation, and governmental affairs. With a career spanning representation of Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals in state and federal courts across Texas, Mr. Laney brings a deep understanding of regulatory processes, legislative systems, and courtroom litigation. The firm prioritizes individualized attention, treating every caseregardless of sizewith equal importance to ensure clients receive strategic, results-driven counsel.Services include navigating complex administrative proceedings, advocating for personal injury victims, defending professional licenses, resolving commercial disputes, and guiding clients through consumer litigation matters. The team combines practical legal strategies with a focus on client education, offering free initial consultations to evaluate cases and develop tailored solutions. With a background in drafting major legislation and representing clients before regulatory agencies, the firm bridges legal expertise with real-world insights to protect client interests in both litigation and regulatory environments.
Services
Administrative Law
Personal Injury
Professional License Defense
Commercial Litigation
Consumer Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in Texas administrative and litigation law.
- Our team provides personalized attention to every case, large or small.
- We specialize in navigating complex regulatory and governmental processes.
- Free initial consultations to evaluate your case and strategy options.
- Proven track record representing Fortune 500 companies and individual clients.
Services
Administrative Law
We represent clients in regulatory matters before Texas agencies like TDLR and TCEQ. Our services include license defense, rulemaking participation, and compliance guidance for businesses and professionals. With deep knowledge of state regulatory frameworks, we help clients resolve disputes through hearings, negotiations, or appeals while minimizing operational disruptions.
Personal Injury
Our firm advocates for injury victims in car accidents, workplace incidents, and other negligence cases. We investigate claims, document damages, and negotiate with insurers to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain. Our approach combines aggressive litigation readiness with personalized case management to maximize client recovery.
Professional License Defense
We defend professionals facing disciplinary actions before licensing boards for healthcare, legal, engineering, and trade occupations. Services include representation in investigations, hearings, and appeals to protect careers from suspension or revocation. Our team also assists with license reinstatement and compliance strategies to maintain professional standing.
Commercial Litigation
We resolve complex business conflicts including contract breaches, partnership disputes, and intellectual property matters. Our litigation strategy focuses on preserving client assets through early case assessment, settlement negotiations, or courtroom advocacy. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts across Texas.
Consumer Litigation
We handle cases involving deceptive trade practices, insurance bad faith, and construction defects. Our attorneys advocate for individuals and businesses in disputes over unfair business practices, ensuring compliance with Texas consumer protection laws while pursuing compensation for financial losses and damages.
People
J Pete Laney
Attorney & Founder
Fifth-generation Texan with 20+ years of litigation experience. Former partner at Hull Henricks & MacRae, LLP. Specializes in administrative law, commercial litigation, and legislative processes. Graduated from Baylor University School of Law with concentration in civil litigation.
Questions
What areas of administrative law do you handle?
We represent clients before agencies like TDLR, TCEQ, and Texas Medical Board in licensing, regulatory compliance, and disciplinary matters.
Do I need a lawyer for a personal injury case?
Insurance companies often undervalue claims—our attorneys ensure fair compensation for injuries, medical costs, and lost wages.
How do you handle commercial litigation disputes?
We resolve business conflicts including contract breaches, shareholder disputes, and intellectual property issues through negotiation or trial.
Can you defend professional licenses?
Yes, we represent professionals before boards like the Texas Board of Nursing and State Bar of Texas in disciplinary actions.
What consumer litigation cases do you take?
We handle deceptive trade practices, insurance code violations, construction defects, and fraud cases in Texas courts.
