Henry Talavera
About Henry Talavera
Henry Talavera is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Henry Talavera is recognized in the following practice area:
- Dallas, Texas
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Polsinelli PC
Education: University of Maryland, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Dallas, TX
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