James Michael Richardson
Trial Lawyers
Thank you for considering our firm for your legal needs.
I have decades of experience in handling significant lawsuits for businesses and individuals, including high-stakes disputes regarding extremely important contracts, real estate holdings, trusts, and probate matters. My experience also includes handling cases involving intentional fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. I have also successfully tried or settled numerous significant disputes over construction defects and contractor performance. Many of my clients have prosecuted affirmative claims, while other clients have requested help in defending against claims brought against them.
My practice began with an international law firm in Houston where I handled complex litigation for five years. Later, I relocated and continued specializing in trials and arbitrations in substantial lawsuits.
I hold three active board certifications, one by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law and two additional certifications by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Law and Civil Practice Advocacy. These certifications require proof of experience, knowledge, and passing a written examination.
In 2020, I was elected President of the National Board of Trial Advocacy -- the largest private organization for attorney board certification in the United States.
I have been named to Super Lawyers for 15 years, including being named a Top 50 Super Lawyer in Central and West Texas for numerous years.
I am a Past Chair of the Civil Litigation Section of the Austin Bar Association and am an active Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates -- an invitation-only national organization of leading trial lawyers and judges from around the United States.
Our firm focuses on legal strategy in trying major lawsuits. We get to know our clients on a personal basis. If we may be of assistance, please feel free to call me. We do not charge for initial consultations. Thank you.
- Business Law
- Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Probate
- Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Easements, Neighbor Disputes
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Litigation
- Employment Law
- Wrongful Termination
- Legal Malpractice
- Free Consultation
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 16864500
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- Spanish
- President and Senior Trial Lawyer
- Richardson Firm PLLC
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- Trials of lawsuits and significant arbitrations across the State of Texas.
- Partner
- Richardson & Burgess LLP
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- Trials of lawsuits and significant arbitrations across the State of Texas.
- Partner
- Bankston & Richardson LLP
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- Trials of lawsuits and significant arbitrations across the State of Texas.
- Partner
- Maroney, Crowley, Bankston, Richardson & Hull LLP
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- Trials of lawsuits and significant arbitrations across the State of Texas including substantial involvement in cigarette litigation prosecuted by the Attorney General of the State of Texas.
- Shareholder
- Bankston, Wright & Greenhill, PC
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- Served as Chair of the Civil Litigation Section for the firm and on the firm's Practice Management Committee. Handled a significant docket of complex commercial litigation arising out of banking and financial institution loans.
- Associate
- Norton Rose Fulbright
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- Handled complex commercial litigation in the Energy Section of the firm.
- University of Tulsa College of Law
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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- Best Lawyers in America
- BL Rankings
- Recognized by Best Lawyers in America in Commercial Litigation for every year since 2012.
- Top 50 Super Lawyers in Central and West Texas
- Thomson Reuters
- Recognized as a Top 50 Central and West Texas Super Lawyer for multiple years including 2019.
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Member
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- Activities: Membership by invitation only in promoting a mission of protecting the constitutional right to a trial by jury in the United States.
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- Texas State Bar # 16864500
- Member
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- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- President
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- Activities: Served as President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the national organization.
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- Austin Bar Association
- Chairperson, Civil Litigation Section
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- Activities: Served as Chair of the Austin Bar Association's largest section of trial attorneys.
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- Civil Practice Advocacy
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Civil Trial Law
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Civil Trial Law
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
