Rick Harrison

Rick Harrison

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 57 years

Business Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Business, Intellectual Property, Defective and Dangerous Products, Employment & Labor

100 Congress Avenue, 18th Floor, Austin, TX

About Rick

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 45%

complex commercial litigation disputes

57 years | 250 cases

45%
Intellectual Property 25%

lanham act, tradedress, patent infringement, copyright

35 years | 12 cases

25%
Defective and Dangerous Products 20%

automotive product defense, high voltage switchgear defense

38 years | 55 cases

20%
Employment and Labor 10%

severance issues, covenant not to compete clauses, compensation/bonus issues

33 years | 10 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 525-675 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 57 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1968

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP

100 Congress Avenue, 18th Floor, Austin, TX, 78701

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Rick Harrison's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2011

Took on a major corporation & won. Corporation refused to pay commissions owed and Rick stayed the course for over 12 months.

Rick did an excellent job of representing the plaintiff in a breach of contract suit against a Fortune 50 Corporation. He stayed the course, kept the pressure on them and prevailed.

Posted by Jack | August 15, 2011

Mr. Harrison has proven to be a knowledgeable and capable attorney for me and I can recommend him without hesitation.

First hired Mr. Harrison when a dissident shareholder was threatening litigation. Communication by Mr. Harrison with the shareholder resulted in no litigation at the time. Mr. Harrison has represented me in litigation brought against me and co-defendants. Mr. Harrison has worked very well cooperat...ing with the attorneys for co-defendants, while aggresively representing me and my interests. He has brought appropriate and assertive countersuit against a plaintiff on my behalf. He has given me legal advice on dissolution of a corporate entity and its assets.

Posted by Louis | August 10, 2011

Rick Harrison's vast knowledge of Product Liability Laws

When my wife and I had our accident approximately three years ago, we had numerous physical injury s and were at a total loss of what to do. Rick Harrison was recommended by an attorney friend of ours as the putative best in the field. We found this to be true as he led us through this long tryin...g experience, after first making us feel completely at ease while under his guidance; I might add, with excellent results. We highly recommend Rick, and if we ever need another high profile lawyer, it will be Rick Harrison.

Posted by Leslie | July 15, 2010

Client review of Rick Harrison

I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Harrison's firm for 4 years. Over the past 2 years, I have had the privilege to work more closely with him during a litigation. He worked with my team in a very friendly, respectful way making what otherwise would be a stressful, uncomfortable experience, ...a comfortable and learning experience. His detailed knowledge of our business and the details of the case was clear. He was able to take complex legal and business issues and translate them into simple concepts for all levels of management to understand. A genuine professional to work with - and we won!

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2010

Rick Harrison -- Diligent, Thorough and Fine Leader of a Legal Team

I highly recommend Rick Harrison. He represented our family in a "Contracts / Agreements" dispute. He did an outstanding job, both in his own work and as the leader of the team of attorneys representing us. Rick's research, preparation and presentation conerning our case were indeed superb. His l...eadership of the legal team working on our case was also excellent. I once again, highly recommend Rick Harrison.

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Rick Harrison's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Blake

Intellectual property lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Fantastic lawyer, counselor and strategist. I absolutely endorse Rick for any complex matter or litigation."

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Kevin Brown

Business lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rick's a top notch trial lawyer. I've had the pleasure of working for and with him for 10 years. Great experience!"

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Shannon King

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Kevin Brown

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyer

2018

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyer

2017

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyer

2016

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyer

2015

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2014

Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates

2014

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Go To Lawyer for Intellectual Property Litigation, ALM

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Best Lawyer in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Texas Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2009

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Texas Super Lawyer, SuperLawyer

2008

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2007

Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

N/A

AV Rating, Martindale - Hubbel

N/A

Marquis Who's Who in America,

N/A

Marquis Who's Who in American Law,

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP

2015 - 2016

Equity Partner, Taube Summers Harrison Taylor Meinzer Brown, LLP

2002 - 2015

Equity Partner, Fritz Byrne Head & Harrison PLLC

1987 - 1994

Partner, Litigation Coordinator - Austin, TX office, Jones Day Reavis & Pogue

1978 - 1987

Partner, McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore

1973 - 1978

Chief, Taxation Division, Texas Attorney General, Texas Attorney General's Office

Associations

Austin Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

1968 - 1968

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Eastman Chemical Company v PlastiPure and CertiChem

Jury Verdict for client Eastman Chemical

Scot v Lone Star Steel Company

Client recovered $6.5 Million

Lone Star Steel v Scott 759 S.W.2d 144

$6.8 million recovery for client

California v Texas

recovered $50 million for State of Texas

Snead v Redlands Aggregate

0 recovery for plaintiff and $1 million for Redlands Aggregate on counterclaim for libel

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Education

1968

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

University of Texas, Austin

B.B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2018

TEX-Abota Santa Fe CLE

Hijacking of Howard Hughes

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