More than 30 years of legal experience
Arthur Laniva brings the steadiness that comes from long practice, seasoned judgment, and relationships built over decades rather than a short-cycle volume model.
Private Counsel | Austin, Texas
Discreet Representation. Proven Results.
Laniva Law serves individuals, families, principals, and closely held business interests that require discreet counsel, direct attorney access, and sound judgment. Founded as a private consultation practice in 2023, the firm builds on more than thirty years of legal experience and longstanding client relationships.
Philosophy
A measured approach to matters that cannot be handled casually.
Some legal situations demand more than technical answers. They require restraint, judgment, and a lawyer who understands how legal decisions affect businesses, families, reputations, and ongoing relationships. Laniva Law approaches each matter with disciplined preparation, practical advice, and discretion in every stage of communication.
Trust Indicators
Why clients retain Laniva Law.
Selective intake and confidential handling
The current private consultation practice was established in 2023 and remains intentionally measured, allowing each inquiry to be reviewed for fit, timing, conflicts, and confidentiality.
Direct counsel with trusted support
Clients work directly with Arthur Laniva. When a matter requires added depth, he coordinates with a small trusted circle of associates and outside specialists without losing personal oversight.
Practice Areas
Core areas of private representation.
Private Counsel & Strategic Advisory
Ongoing counsel for individuals, families, principals, and closely held interests that value direct access, thoughtful risk assessment, and practical legal judgment.
Confidential Disputes & Negotiations
Measured representation in sensitive disagreements where confidentiality, timing, negotiation strategy, and reputational considerations are as important as the legal position itself.
Business, Governance & Risk Review
Quiet counsel on contracts, governance, exposure, and legal positioning for clients who prefer prudent prevention, careful structuring, and disciplined decision-making over unnecessary conflict.
“We needed counsel that was discreet, responsive, and grounded in judgment rather than theatrics. Arthur Laniva handled the matter with the level of care and steadiness we were looking for.”
Private Inquiry
Request a private consultation.
Prospective matters are reviewed carefully. The practice is designed for select engagements, private consultations, and longstanding client relationships—not public volume intake.