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Mr. James Michael Richardson

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2499 S. Capital, Ste. B-200, Austin, TX 78746

Trials and Arbitrations, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Fraud and 14 more

About Mr. James Michael Richardson

Mr. James Michael Richardson is a lawyer practicing trials and arbitrations, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and 14 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years. James practices at Richardson Firm PLLC in Austin, TX.

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Contracts 1
    • Breach of Contract
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Torts 1
    • Negligence
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Other 13
    • Trials and Arbitrations
    • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
    • Fraud
    • Interference with Contractual Relations
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Business Torts and Technology
    • Marriage Dissolution and Complex Property Claims
    • Professional Liability and Legal Malpractice
    • Employment Disputes
    • Environmental Litigation
    • Probate
    • Lawsuits & Disputes
    • Partnership

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates: $375 - $400/hr
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Richardson Firm PLLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, Texas
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    President, National Board of Trial Advocacy, Austin, Texas Chapter, 2015-present
    Member, National Board of Directors, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2015-present
    Civil Trial Advocate, 2002-present
    State Coordinator–Texas, 2013-present
    Advisory Committee, 2009-present
    Long-range Planning Committee, 2015-present
    Board of Examiners from 2005
    Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
    Member, American College of Board Certified Attorneys, 2015-present
    Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2015-present
    Member, Administration of Rules of Evidence Committee of the State Bar of Texas, 1996-98
    Member, Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee of the State Bar of Texas, 2000-04
    Panel Chair, District 9A Grievance Committee of the State Bar of Texas, 2002-03, Member from 1997
    Member, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, 1990-present
    Board of Directors, Austin Bar Association, 1997-99
    Chair, Continuing Education Committee, 1994-96
    Board of Directors, Austin Bar Association Civil Litigation Section, Chair, 2015-present
    Vice-Chair, 2013-14
    Treasurer 2012-13
    Secretary 2011-12
    Board of Directors, 2009-2011)
    Master of the Bench, American Inns of Court, Robert W. Calvert Chapter, 2005-present
    Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 1999-present
    Founding Life Fellow, Austin Bar Foundation, 2005-present
    Member, State Bar of Texas, 1981-present
    Bar Fellowship
    Fellow, Foundation of American Board of Trial Advocates; Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America; Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation; Founding Life Fellow, Austin Bar Foundation; Fellow, Litigation Council of America; Fellow, American College of Board Certified Attorneys
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Tulsa
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    with high honors
    Other Education
    University of California at Los Angeles
    Class of 1977
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified, Civil Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy;Board Certified, Civil Pretrial Practice, National Board of Trial Advocacy;Board Certified, Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    Hanford, California, December 6, 1953

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