Lea M Buffington, Employment Attorney in Austin, Texas

Lea concentrates on employment, government, insurance, personal injury, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lea handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Government

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• Insurance

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• Personal Injury

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• Workers Comp

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Lea's primary office is at 7804 Bell Mountain Drive Suite 100, Austin, TX, 78730-2842. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lea usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Lea discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Lea for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lea walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Lea offer a free consultation?

  Lea charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lea's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Lea's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in Texas typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Lea gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Lea take my case if I'm outside Austin?

  Lea is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Lea will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Lea?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Lea will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Lea accepting new employment clients right now?

  Lea's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.