Representative Matters
Summary Judgment Obtained
Defended AmLaw 50 firm sued for malpractice in connection with an international M&A transaction in two separate state court actions, obtaining dismissal in one case and summary judgment in the other.
Multi-Million Dollar Legal Malpractice Case Arising Out of a High Stakes Divorce
Defense verdict (affirmed on appeal) in favor of a Boston firm in a multi-million dollar legal malpractice case arising out of a high stakes divorce.
Representation of Attorneys Before the Board of Bar Overseers
Represented Two Law Firms in the Longest Civil Jury Trial in Suffolk County History
Shareholder Suits Asserting Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Defense of directors and officers in connection with shareholder suits asserting breach of fiduciary duty.
Defense of Legal Malpractice
Representation of national law firms in defense of malpractice and disciplinary claims of conflict of interest.
Defense of Legal Malpractice
Richard has represented national and regional law firms in defense of malpractice claims of conflict of interest and advised law firms and lawyers on disciplinary matters and regulatory investigations. The lawsuits defended by Richard have included claims concerning patent, tax, trust & estates, corporate, securities, real estate, lobbying, and employment matters.