Louis Leichter

Louis Leichter is an Austin attorney who practices administrative, health, and criminal law with a focus on professional licensure and license defense. He advises physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, psychologists, veterinarians, and other licensed professionals on disciplinary actions, misconduct allegations, standard-of-care issues, boundary violations, and chemical dependency concerns. His practice also addresses peer review, medical staff privileges, practitioner data bank disputes, network agreements, contract negotiations, and license renewal matters across Texas.

Louis earned his J.D. from Drake University and his M.S. from Florida International University. He also received his B.A. from Vassar College and an A.O.S. from the New England Culinary Institute. He completed LCDC training that supports his understanding of chemical dependency issues affecting licensed professionals. His education across law, behavioral concerns, and professional practice helps him evaluate disciplinary matters involving regulatory standards, contractual obligations, and professional conduct in Texas.

Louis began his legal career as an Assistant County Attorney for Travis County, Texas, where he prosecuted criminal cases and developed litigation, negotiation, and trial skills. He later represented individuals accused of white collar felonies and drug offenses before shifting his focus toward licensed professionals facing disciplinary proceedings. He now represents clients before licensing boards and administrative agencies while also counseling them on contracts, civil litigation, and practice-related legal concerns.

Louis Leichter is active in the Travis County Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas, including their administrative, health, criminal, and business law sections. He also belongs to the College of the State Bar of Texas, the Pro Bono College, criminal defense organizations, and addiction professional associations. His background in prosecution, criminal defense, administrative law, and healthcare regulation supports practical advocacy for professionals facing licensing, disciplinary, and regulatory risks.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Leichter Law Firm PC
• Member, Texas State Bar Association, Administrative Law , Health Law & Business Law Section
• Member, Travis County Bar Association, Administrative Law , Health Law & Criminal Law Section
• Member, College of the State Bar of Texas, An Academic Society
• Member, Pro Bono College of The State Bar of Texas
• Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, National Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
• Member, Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP)

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Drake University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Florida Inernational. University
  Master of Science (MS)
• Vassar College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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