Richard K. Hy

Richard K. Hy is a partner with Claggett & Sykes and works on the firm’s mass torts and class action team.

Over his career, he has represented government entities pursuing multi-billion-dollar claims against corporate defendants, helped to secure hundreds of millions of dollars in global settlements for thousands of victims of catastrophic events, and obtained significant relief in consumer protection matters involving major technology and credit reporting issues. His work also spans high-profile cases of product and premises liability, as well as sensitive matters involving sexual misconduct and privacy breaches—many of which have resulted in substantial or confidential settlements. Through strategic advocacy and an unwavering commitment to his clients, Richard has established himself as a formidable litigator in some of the nation’s most complex and consequential disputes, including representing the State of Nevada in its opioid litigation and victims of the Rt. 91 festival mass shooting.