We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
About Richard
Biography
Richard J. Plezia has primarily focused his extensive litigation career on civil trials in both federal and state courts, trying numerous cases to verdict. He has participated in and tried over a hundred jury trials. He is one of only a very small percentage of Texas lawyers to be board certified twice. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has also been selected for membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and is AV rated by Martidale-Hubbell.
Mr. Plezia obtained both his undergraduate degree and his law degree from Baylor University, earning accolades including Phi Delta Phi, Order of Barristers, and membership in the Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society.
Mr. Plezia has been admitted to practice in Texas, Mississippi, and Georgia, along with the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has participated in litigation in almost all 50 states. He has testified in committees of both the Texas House of Representatives and the State Senate on a wide range of laws that could impact both consumers and Texas families, including recreational use, maritime procedure, venue, community projects, construction projects, automobile tires, and more.
He is proudly married to his wife of 25 years, and enjoys being a father to their four daughters.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
34 years
Admiralty and Maritime
30%
32 years
Defective and Dangerous Products
30%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 20 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2005
Licensed in Mississippi for 21 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2004
Licensed in Texas for 35 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
No contact information is available for this lawyer
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Richard Joseph Plezia's Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 client review from Avvo
Posted by Albert | January 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I Was Referred to Richard Plezia From a Friend
I was referred to Richard Plezia from a friend that said he was a great lawyer. I was hurt at my job and although the process was drawn out (not Rick's fault,) the staff at the firm kept in contact with me and so did Rick. I would definitely recommend him.
Richard Joseph Plezia's Lawyer Endorsements
"Richard is an excellent attorney. Dedicated to our profession. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Disbarment issued in TX, 2025
updated on 05/28/2025This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Texas State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Interlocutory Suspension issued in TX, 2024
updated on 06/13/2024Interlocutory suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice while appealing an unrelated, but serious, criminal conviction. If the conviction is upheld the attorney will be disbarred.
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Thompson-Reuters
2014
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2014
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Lawyer for the People, H Magazine
2013
Top Texas Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Super Lawyers, Thompson-Reuters
2013
Lifetime Member - Top 100 Lawyers in the Nation, Princeton Global Networks
2012
Super Lawyers, Thompson-Reuters
2012
Lawyer for the People, H Magazine
2012
Top Texas Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
2011
Top Texas Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
2011
Lawyer for the People, H Magazine
2011
Super Lawyers, Thompson-Reuters
2010
Top Texas Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Super Lawyers, Thompson-Reuters
2010
Lawyer for the People, H Magazine
2009
Second Highest Jury Verdict for Motor Vehicle, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2009
Texas Lawyer, Top Verdicts of 2009
2009
Super Lawyers, Thompson-Reuters
2009
Top Texas Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
2009
Lawyer for the People, H Magazine
2008
Super Lawyers, Thompson-Reuters
2008
Top Texas Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Lawyer for the People, H Magazine
2007
Super Lawyers, Thompson-Reuters
2007
Top Texas Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
2007
Lawyer for the People, H Magazine
2006
Super Lawyers, Thompson-Reuters
2006
Lawyer for the People, H Magazine
2006
Top Texas Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine
2005
Lawyer for the People, H Magazine
2005
Life Member, Kingston’s National Registry of Who’s Who
2005
Super Lawyers, Thompson-Reuters
N/A
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
Houston Bar Association
Member
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Member
San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association
Member
National Italian-American Bar Association
Member
Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
The National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association
Member
The Verdict Club
Member
American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
American Board of Trial Advocates (Houston chapter)
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Trucking Collision
Verdict - $2,375,000
Truck Collision - Quadriplegia
Settlement - $17,250,000
Speaking Engagements
2013
TTLA Vegas
Trying Cases under the New Supreme Court Rules
2013
Soaking up CLE, South Padre
Legislative Update
2013
Marshall Spring Update
Legislative Update and What it Means for Your Practice
2013
Harris County Bench Bar Association
Legislative Update
2011
Texas Trial Lawyer’s Association Car Wreck Seminar - San Antonio
Reconstructionists - Police and Retained Experts
2011
Texas Trial Lawyer’s Association Car Wreck Seminar - Houston
Qualifying – Disqualifying Police Officers Accident Reconstructionist
2011
Texas Trial Lawyer’s Association Car Wreck Seminar - Dallas
Reconstructionists - Police and Retained Experts
2011
Texas Trial Lawyer's Association Car Wrecks Seminar - McAllen
Reconstructionists - Police and Retained Experts
2010
Trucking Litigation
ECM: Preserving Evidence
2009
Mid Year Advanced PI Seminar
Hurricane Ike Claims
2008
Mid Year Advanced PI Seminar
Comparative Responsibility and Third Party Practice
2007
Car Wrecks Seminar
Biomechanical Experts and Medical Causation
2007
Advanced Personal Injury Seminar
Protecting Your Clients Through Settlement Options
2006
Maximizing Your Case Recovery
Preparing for the Productive Mediation
2006
Introduction to Texas Trial Lawyer’s Association CLE
Preparing for the Productive Mediation
2005
Texas Trial Lawyer’s Association - Key West
Admiralty Pointers
2005
CLE at Sea
Using Technology at Trial to Win Big Verdicts
2005
Advanced PI Seminar
Responsible Third Parties
2004
Mealey’s Baycol Conference
Trial on Non-Rhabdo Cases
2004
Majority Counsel Fen-Phen Seminar
Deposing a Treating Cardiologist
N/A
Winning Edge Seminar
Cross Examination of Experts
N/A
Winning Edge Seminar
Technology in the Courtroom
N/A
HalfMoon Seminars
Obtaining and Reviewing Medical Records and Working with Medical Experts
N/A
HalfMoon Seminars
Texas Personal Injury Practice
N/A
HalfMoon Seminars
Texas Civil Litigation
N/A
CPCC Seminars
Current Issues Surrounding Parental Notification Law
Publications
2012
Texas Bar Journal
Recovery of Attorney Fees
2010
State Bar of Texas publication
ECM: Preserving Evidence
2009
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Hurricane Ike: The Plaintiffs Perspective after the Storm
2008
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Comparative Responsibility and Third Party Practice
2006
The Advocate (State Bar of Texas)
Offer of Settlement, Judgment or Pay My Costs Please
2006
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Mediation: Effective Negotiation or Just a Game
2005
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Responsible Third Parties
Languages
Spanish
English