About Richard
During more than four decades of experience in both state and federal courts, I have taken more than 150 cases to trial. This experience includes representing plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes commercial litigation, including cases involving corporate director and officer liability, securities claims, product liability and patent infringement lawsuits.I believe now, more than ever, companies and individuals need lawyers who are effective in the courtroom and can help them solve the most complex legal problems. My practice enables me to represent clients in collaboration with other firms and colleagues in important cases where my background and experience can add value.
During more than four decades of experience in both state and federal courts, I have taken more than 150 cases to trial. This experience includes representing plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes commercial litigation, including cases involving corporate director and officer liability, securities claims, product liability and patent infringement lawsuits.
I believe now, more than ever, companies and individuals need lawyers who are effective in the courtroom and can help them solve the most complex legal problems. My practice enables me to represent clients in collaboration with other firms and colleagues in important cases where my background and experience can add value.
Practice Areas
Case History
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Dallas/Fort Worth (2018)
- Lawyer of the Year: Commercial Litigation, Dallas/Fort Worth (2016)
- Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Special Focus: Civil Litigation
- Special Focus: Commercial Disputes
- Special Focus: Complex Litigation
- Special Focus: Defendants
- Special Focus: Intellectual Property
- Special Focus: Large Case Litigation
- Special Focus: Plaintiffs
- Special Focus: Product Liability
- Special Focus: Securities
- Best Lawyers in America for Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation (2006-2026)
- 500 Leading Litigators in America, Lawdragon (2024-2026)
- Recognized as one of the nation's Top Commercial Litigation Attorneys by Benchmark Litigation, Litigation Star (2013-2025)
- Recognized among the top Trial Lawyers in Texas, Band 1, Chambers USA (2019-2025)
- Recognized in Chambers USA among the Leaders in Their Field in Commercial Litigation, Band 1 (2013-2025)
- The Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine (2011, 2013-2021, 2024-2025)
- 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon (2006-2025)Lawyers Hall of Fame, Class of 2022
- Lawyers Hall of Fame, Class of 2022
- Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2003-2025)
- Top 100 DFW Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2003-2023)
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, Benchmark Litigation (2022)
- Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2003-2022)
- Lawyers Hall of Fame by D Magazine (2022)
- Named a Texas Trailblazer by Texas Lawyer magazine (2020)
- Trial Lawyer of the Year, Dallas Bar Association (2018)
- Lawyer of the Year in Dallas/Fort Worth, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Best Lawyers in America (2018)
- Lions of the Texas Bar, The Texas Lawbook (2016)
- Top 10 Super Lawyers in Texas, Thomson Reuters (2005, 2010-2015)
- Recognized by VerdictSearch for the Top 100 Verdicts of the Year, (2001, 2004, 2007, 2009)
- Lawyer of the Year in Dallas/Fort Worth in Commercial Litigation, by Best Lawyers in America (2016)
- AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Texas Trial Legend, Dallas Bar Association (2012)
- Trial Lawyer of the Year, Texas chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates (2011)