Richard Hathaway is a complex commercial trial lawyer with significant experience in federal and state courts as well as in arbitration.

Recent recipient of the prestigious "America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators," Richard represents a wide range of clients, from individuals and small proprietors to large corporate entities and Fortune 500 companies.

With a long track record of guiding clients through complex litigation, Richard is known for his strategic thinking and strong advocacy skills. Companies turn to Richard to help them face make-or-break, high-stakes cases. He works hard to gain an in-depth understanding of his clients, their operations, and all the issues involved in a case. Sometimes dawning boots and a hardhat, he investigates matters to understand the most nuanced details necessary to win the dispute. He accomplishes this while always keeping an eye on his clients’ bottom line.

In the courtroom or around the negotiation table, Richard reads people very well, understands each and every angle of a case, and adroitly applies his carefully crafted, often creative, legal strategy to best position his client and achieve the most optimal outcome possible.

In addition to large complex commercial litigation, Richard handles matters related to non-compete enforcement and defense, Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act, construction litigation, real estate litigation (brokerage and landlord/tenant), energy industry litigation, health law litigation, emergency relief, restraining orders and injunctive relief, partnership disputes, Texas Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act.

Richard particularly enjoys high-speed emergency litigation and finds it gratifying to obtain temporary restraining orders and injunctions to help protect his clients’ intellectual property. His ability to see the road ahead allows Richard and his team to respond rapidly to his clients' needs. As Richard puts it, his team has the process of combatting trade secret theft “down to a science.”

Away from the Office

Richard likes to give back to the legal community by mentoring young lawyers through the Dallas Bar Association and judging mock trials. For relaxation, he enjoys running, attending concerts and events, fishing and socializing with friends old and new.