Mr. Richard G Erickson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction, government relations and 6 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Arizona in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years. Richard practices at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. in Phoenix, AZ.
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Practice Details
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Firm InformationPositionPartnerFirm NameSnell & Wilmer L.L.P.
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesRepresentative Matters: Construction Law: Represented global engineering
construction firm on $300 million solar project
Bench trial for commercial owner pursuing delay
consequential damages
Drafted
negotiated subcontract agreements for $1.9 billion P3 project
Pursued $30 million performance bond claim on state transportation project
Contracts
litigation counsel for developer of luxury destination resorts
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led final payment dispute for national franchise on new restaurant project
Represented lender on HUD project against declaratory relief claims by surety
Special action against municipality unlawfully withholding construction permits
Jury trial for architect pursuing $1 million indemnity claim against subconsultant
Contested licensing citation
$600,000 fine against national drilling contractor
Helped contractor with $2 million breach of contract claim by materials supplier
Arbitrated professional negligence claims in defense of national design firm
Negotiated construction agreements
general conditions for $40 million project
Defended national homebuilder against negligent construction claims in wrongful death case
Complex litigation
foreclosure of $4 million lien claim by prime contractor
Represented Fortune 100 owner in case arising from subcontractor's mistaken bid
Litigated pass-through
indemnity claims for international construction manager
Charter school's counsel for licensing complaint
hearing against general contractor
Defended architect of record against claims arising from construction site administration
Updated construction management at risk
subcontract agreements for prime contractor
Special action, injunctive relief
trial of $20 million bid protest for general contractor
Settled $2.7 million fire loss claim
subrogation agreement for custom homebuilder
Mediated resolution of $3 million final payment claim for builder of luxury condominiums
Pursued general contractor's $1 million performance bond claim against the surety
Negotiated bond takeover agreement for prime contractor on large public project
Represented structural engineer
his national design firm in roof collapse case
Pursued resort owner-developer's claims in dispute over prompt payment
overbilling
Sought $1 million in change order damages for contractor claiming unforeseen site conditions
Assisted prime contractor with equitable adjustment claim on large public project
Represented heavy equipment contractor in lease dispute with its l
lord
Counsel for subcontractor pursuing wrongful termination claim against the general contractor
Created contract documents for build-to-rent (also build for rent, BFR or B2R) construction projects
General Civil Litigation: Trial team for Fortune 500 homebuilder awarded $111 million verdict against former executive
Defended franchise restaurant in wrongful death case involving liquor service liability
Defended major insurer against bad faith claims arising from denial of business coverage
Argued jurisdictional dispute for corporate client before the Arizona Court of Appeals
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led collections case in federal court for multinational firearms dealer
Jury trial for corporate client pursuing non-compete claims against former software engineer
Litigated contract claims of realtor association against its software development contractor
Jury trial for joint venture partner accused of fraud
breaching fiduciary duties
Pursued collection of corporate client's seven-figure judgment against foreign
U.S. assets
Directed hearing for provisional remedies against controller who embezzled corporate funds
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led administrative hearing for office supply company contesting award of state contract
Negotiated resolution of code of conduct violation for Division 1 scholarship athlete
Litigated property title dispute for sixty-year-old Episcopal parish against its Diocese
Administrative appeal of student-athlete contesting ineligibility from his high school transfer
Military Law: Advised public utility concerning potential liabilities from deadly force defense of its nuclear facility
Drafted
negotiated use agreements for military base facilities
training areas
Assisted large defense contractor with evaluation of government contract provisions
Advised Fortune 500 employer concerning rights under Service Members Civil Relief Act
Chief advisor on detainee collection points
holding facilities in Anbar Province, Iraq
Primary rules of engagement training officer for Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-07
Authored rules for the use of deadly force during post 9/11 military operations in the U.S.
Advised combatant comm
on ethics regulations during defense contractor conference
Drafted point papers for Joint Staff on civil-military relations
domestic operational law
Issued legal opinions on policy provisions affecting criminal tribunals of terrorist detainees
Presided as Investigating Officer in capital case referred to General Court Martial
Defense counsel for senior military officer accused of compromising classified information
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1998, Arizona
1998, Supreme Court of Arizona
Arizona Court of Military Appeals
United States Navy, Courts Martial
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
United States District Court, District of Arizona
MembershipsProfessional Memberships and Activities
•Construction Lawyers Society of America
•fellow (2022-Present)
•International Bar Association
•Delegate, 23rd Annual Arbitration Day, Istanbul, Turkey (2020)
•Arizona Court of Military Appeals
•Military Judge (appointed by Governor of Arizona 2011-2017)
•American Bar Foundation
•fellow (2016-present)
•State Bar of Arizona
•Executive Council, Construction Law Section (2006-present)
Chair-Elect (2013-2014)
•Associated General Contractors of America
•Arizona Chapter Affiliate Affairs Committee (2008-present)
•Arizona Builders' Alliance (2004-present)
•Arizona Association of Defense Counsel (1998-present)
•Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations
•' The Law of War in The Age of ISIS, ' Presenter (2017) -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of the Pacific
Class of 1998
J.D.
Certificate in Governmental Affairs
Other EducationUniversity of Arizona
Class of 1990
B.S.
Politics
U.S. Naval War College
Class of 2012
Strategy and War
National Defense University
Class of 2010
National Security Studies
U.S. Air War College
Class of 2014
Master of Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval Justice School
Class of 2002
Military & Operational Law
U.S. Marine Corps Command & Staff College
Class of 2005
National Security Decision Making, 2008
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Military ServiceMilitary Service: Colonel, United States Marine Corps Reserve (Retired)
Marine Corps Liaison Chief, MARFORNORTH, FEMA Region IX (2017-2021)
G-3 Operations Staff, I Marine Expeditionary Force (2017)
Command Staff Judge Advocate, Force Headquarters Group (2013-2017)
Staff Judge Advocate, Marine Corps Installations-West (2010-2012)
Operational Law of War Advisor, The Pentagon (2008)
Staff Judge Advocate, Detainee Operations Task Force, Iraq (2006-2007)
Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, NORAD-U.S. Northern Command (2003)
Company Executive Officer, 6th Engineer Support Battalion (2000)
Weapons Platoon Commander, Mogadishu, Somalia (1994)
Rifle Platoon Commander, 1st Marine Division (1992-1993) -
Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1967
Burbank, California, October 24, 1967
Mr. Richard G Erickson
One East Washington Street, Suite 2700Phoenix, AZ 85004U.S.A.
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