Richardson + Burgess LLP Information

At Richardson + Burgess LLP, we have one goal: zealously representing clients in the prosecution and defense of civil lawsuits and arbitrations. We have joined Jim Richardson's 30 years and Karen Burgess's 15 years of successful Texas trial practice. Our principals have achieved hop honors as litigators: They are AV-rated by their peers. They are Texas Monthly Super Lawyers / Rising Stars. They are Board Certified in Civil Trial Law. In other words, Richardson and Burgess know the courtroom and have the experience to try even the most complex cases. We are aggressive litigators. We are frequently pitted against other top lawyers from large firms across the state and the nation. Our team leverages technology and one-lawyer/one-task efficiency for a "lean and mean" approach to litigation. The firm is proud to represent some of Austin's finest — from real estate developers to musicians, and from brick and mortar retail to high-tech industry and executives — as well as individuals and companies from around the nation and globe. Those relationships have grown through the years of teamwork with clients, creating strategies to efficiently achieve our clients' goals. Yes, that includes incentive-based, hybrid, and contingency fee cases in addition to our very competitive hourly rates. Interminable, expensive litigation does not serve our business-minded clients, so we keep a dialogue on-going to identify alternative paths to resolve disputes.