A leading trial lawyer, Jim Richardson is President of the National Board of Trial Advocacy – the largest organization for attorney Board Certification in the United States. Founded in 1977, NBTA offers Board Certification in specialty areas that include Civil Trial Law, Civil Practice Law, Trucking Accident law, Family Law, Criminal Law, and Social Security Disability. He has three Board Certifications, one by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law, and two by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Law, and Civil Practice Law.
Richardson has received verdicts and settlements in multiple trial practice areas, including breach of contract and fiduciary duty, malpractice, unfair competition, real estate, environmental, construction, and probate controversies.
He has repeatedly been named to the state's Top 50 Central & West Texas Super Lawyers®, as published in Thompson Reuters' annual “Top List – Best of the Best®." He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in Commercial Litigation since 2012 and by Texas Best Lawyers® since the inception of the publication (BL Rankings). He is a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only national organization of distinguished trial lawyers and judges dedicated to preserving the right to a civil jury trial.
Richardson began his practice with Fulbright & Jaworski in Houston, Texas, later serving as managing partner for two renowned litigation boutiques in Austin, Texas. He has been a course director, moderator, and presenter at numerous professional programs on the topic of trial advocacy and procedure in complex commercial litigation.
Honors and Distinctions
President, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2020-2022
Member and Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates
Top 50 Super Lawyers®, Central and West Texas Region (Thomson Reuters) 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019
Top 10 Business Tort Trial Lawyers - Texas®, The National Trial Lawyers 2019
Best Lawyers in America® 2012-2019, Commercial Litigation (Levine Leichtman Capital Partners)
U.S. News & World Report – Best Law Firms®, 2019 (Levine Leichtman Capital Partners)
Texas Best Lawyers®, 2012-2019 (Levine Leichtman Capital Partners)
Top Rated Lawyers®, 2012-2019 (ALM/LexisNexis) AV®Preeminent™ 5.0-5
Editor-in-Chief, Tulsa Law Review
Outstanding Law Graduate, Oklahoma Bar Association
Special Licenses/Certifications
Board Certified – Civil Trial Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board Certified – Civil Practice Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board Certified – Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Bar/Professional Activity
President (2020-2022), National Board of Trial Advocacy; National Board of Directors (2015-2018); Civil Trial Advocate (2002-present); State Coordinator–Texas (2013-present); Executive Committee (2016-present); Advisory Committee (2009-present); Long Range Planning Committee (2015-present)
Member and Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates
State Bar of Texas, Rules of Evidence Committee (1996-98); Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee (2000-04); Panel Chair, District 9A Grievance Committee of the State (2002-03) (Member from 1997)
Past-Chair, Civil Litigation Section, Austin Bar Association (Immediate Past-Chair, 2016-17; Chair, 2015-16; Vice-Chair, 2013-14; Treasurer, 2012-13; Secretary 2011-12); Austin Bar Association, Board of Directors (1997-99)
Fellow, American College of Board Certified Attorneys (2015-present)
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (2015-present)
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)
Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas, 1981-82
Verdicts and Settlements:
Depth of experience resulting from significant jury and non-jury trials in numerous cases across the State of Texas.
References available on request.
Educational Background:
Practice areas
Litigation and trials in all types of civil cases
40 years
Preparation and trials in all types of lawsuits, including challenging, complex, or difficult cases
40 years
Languages spoken
Spanish
Richardson PLLC
1509 W. 6th Street
Suite A
Austin, TX, 78703
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1981 | 12/05/2020 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Texas Top Rated Lawyers | ALM/LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Best Lawyers in America | Woodward/White, Inc. | 2016 |
Best Lawyers in Texas | Woodward/White, Inc. | 2016 |
Texas Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2015 |
Top 50 Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2014 |
Top 50 Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2013 |
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Editor-in-Chief | Tulsa Law Review | 1981 |
Outstanding Law Graduate of Oklahoma | Oklahoma Bar Association | 1980 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Richardson + Burgess LLP | 2011 - Present |
Partner | Bankston & Richardson, LLP | 1998 - 2010 |
Partner | Maroney, Crowley, Bankston, Richardson & Hull, LLP | 1992 - 1998 |
Shareholder | Wright & Greenhill, P.C. | 1986 - 1992 |
Attorney | Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. | 1981 - 1985 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Litigation Section, Austin Bar Association | Chair | 2015 - Present |
National Board of Trial Advocacy | President | 2015 - Present |
Litigation Counsel of America | Fellow | 2015 - Present |
American College of Board Certified Attorneys | Member | 2014 - Present |
American Board of Trial Advocates | Member | 2012 - Present |
Austin Bar Foundation | Founding Life Fellow | 2007 - Present |
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Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court | Master | 2005 - Present |
Texas Bar Foundation | Life Fellow | 1996 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Member | 1981 - Present |
District 9A Grievance Committee, State Bar of Texas | Panel Chair | 2002 - 2003 |
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Committee, State Bar of Texas | Member | 2000 - 2004 |
Austin Bar Association | Director | 1997 - 1999 |
Administration of Rules of Evidence Committee, State Bar of Texas | Member | 1997 - 1999 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Litigation Specialization Examination | Speciality Certification | 2009 |
Texas Monthly Magazine | Legal Defenses to Automated Camera Surveillance | 2006 |
Specialty Certification | National Board of Trial Advocacy, Speciality Examination in Civil Trial Law | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Tulsa College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
University of California at Los Angeles | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1977 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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American Inns of Court | Lawyers and Social Network Media Websites: Litigation and Advertising Issues | 2009 |
Co-Chair, Ultimate Trial Notebook 2009, Austin Bar Association Civil Litigation Section | Winning at Trial | 2009 |
American Inns of Court | Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008: Litigation Fallout | 2008 |
American Inns of Court | Tort Reform Time Machine | 2007 |
American Inns of Court | Litigating Disaster Recovery Issues | 2006 |
How to Litigate Your First Civil Trial in Texas | Co-Chair, Litigation and Trials: Winning at Trial | 2006 |
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Amanda Andrae, Litigation Attorney on May 21, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jim is excellent in the courtroom. His litigation skills are sharp and smart - especially in high pressure/high conflict situations.
Claude Ducloux, Litigation Attorney on Feb 19, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is a very reputable lawyer in our legal community, and I would recommend him without hesitation.
Robert Alden, Litigation Attorney on Feb 19, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. I've known Jim for many years. He is intelligent, ethical, experienced, and a first-rate lawyer.
Stephen Phillips, Litigation Attorney on Feb 19, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jim is a consummate professional, well known and respected in the Austin legal community, and a "go-to" guy when complex litigation needs arise.
Harry Potter, Litigation Attorney on Jan 22, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jim is an outstanding lawyer, who is deeply committed to his clients. He is thorough, intelligent, and hardworking. His integrity is beyond reproach.
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