Richard A. McGuirk

Rick McGuirk: Litigation - Securities, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance Law, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Richard A. McGuirk is a dedicated attorney with a deep commitment to protecting his clients' interests in complex litigation matters. Based in Victor, New York, Rick's extensive experience spans across various legal areas including securities claims, derivative litigation, corporate governance disputes, and more.

• Litigation - Securities
• Bet-the-Company Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Corporate Governance Law
• Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
• Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Rick's legal philosophy emphasizes proactive client counseling to help businesses and individuals minimize risks associated with their transactions and operations. He has handled numerous high-stakes cases throughout all phases of litigation—investigation, trial, appeal, arbitration, and mediation.

Practice Areas:

• Litigation - Securities
• Bet-the-Company Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Corporate Governance Law
• Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
• Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Awards & Recognitions:

Rick has been recognized as a Lawyer of the Year in multiple categories by Best Attorney USA. These recognitions underscore his expertise and reputation within the legal community.

• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Rochester, NY (2026)
• Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Governance Law, Rochester, NY (2025)
• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Rochester, NY (2023)
• Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Rochester, NY (2021)
• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Rochester, NY (2019)
• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Rochester, NY (2017)
• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Rochester, NY (2015)

Education & Credentials:

• Firms: Nixon Peabody LLP
• Affiliations: American Bar Association
• Educations:
  • B.S., Chemistry, State University of New York at Buffalo (2015)
  • J.D., Brooklyn Law School (2018)
• Bar Admissions: New York
• Awards:
  • Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013
  • B.S. Degree Award, State University of New York at Buffalo (2015)
  • J.D. Degree Award, Brooklyn Law School (2018)
• Languages:
  • English
• Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013
• City and State: Victor, New York, United States