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Bill S. Richmond

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Bill S. Richmond

Founding Partner

[email protected]
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214.559.2700
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Meet Bill

Bill Richmond is a co-founder of Platt Richmond and has previously served as Managing Partner and head of the firm’s litigation section. His practice is focused on representing entrepreneurs and companies as outside general counsel, particularly in the area of media, healthcare, and commercial real estate transactions. As an outside GC, Bill advises owners and C-level executives to leverage legal strategies to help achieve his clients’ business goals.

A dispute resolver by background, Bill has represented companies in litigation and at trial regarding business agreements, real estate transactions and contracts, and related corporate disputes. Prior to founding the firm, he practiced first at an international defense firm and subsequently at a business litigation boutique. He was named in 2018-2022 to the D Magazine List of “Best Lawyers Under 40”, as well as being selected by D Magazine as a “Best Lawyers in Dallas” for business litigation 2016-2020.

Bill also serves as a Title Fee Attorney overseeing and handling commercial real estate title work and closings.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS AND CASES

Numerous national and regional real estate investment and development groups for commercial real estate purchases, leasing, and finance

Copyright and contract issues on behalf of a nationally-renowned political commentator

Trademark enforcement for consumer products manufacturer

Commercial security system manufacturer regarding fraudulent vendor invoices

Senior care facility developer regarding real estate litigation with municipal utility

Commercial real estate investment group regarding breach of lease dispute

Educational software company regarding intellectual property licensing dispute

Video game manufacturer regarding breach of contract and tortious interference

Founding investors of specialty medical clinic regarding fraud and breach of contract

HONORS & AWARDS

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Outstanding Mentor Award Recipient (2023)

Dallas Business Journal “40 Under 40” Honoree (2020)

D Magazine “Best Lawyers Under 40” (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

D Magazine “Best Lawyers in Dallas” (Business Litigation: 2016-2020)

Texas SuperLawyers “Rising Star” in Business Litigation (2012-2022)

Texas SuperLawyers “Top 100 Rising Stars” (statewide; 2017-2022)

Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas “Best Under 40” (2019)

“Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” (2021, 2022)

Mizzou Alumni Ass’n (Univ. of Missouri) 2014 “G.O.L.D.” Volunteer Leader Award Winner

Outstanding Member of the Year, Dallas Asian American Bar Association (2010)

Co-Chair of the Year, Dallas Asian American Bar Association (2010)

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers “One to Watch” (May 2010)

PUBLICATIONS & EVENTS

04.2015 – Dallas Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Presentation on Art Law (Trademark/Copyright) (Dallas, TX), Moderator

08.2014 – Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) CLE on Intellectual Property Basics (Dallas, TX), Moderator

01.2014 – DAYL CLE on Business Development (Dallas, TX), Panelist

12.2013 – “Pulling Back the Curtain: A Primer on the Texas Public Information Act,” Texas Young Lawyers Ass’n e-Newsletter

Education

Southern Methodist Univ. Dedman School of Law, J.D. (cum laude)

  • International Law Review Association, Associate Managing Editor
  • Board of Advocates, Chair
  • Order of Barristers
  • Thomas Tang International Moot Court Competition, Champion

University of Missouri, B.A.

Affiliations

Dallas Bar Association, Director (2015, 2020-2021)

Dallas Asian American Bar Association, President (2015), Advisory Director (2016-2017)

DAYL Foundation, Trustee (2021-2023)

Mizzou Alumni Association (DFW Chapter), President (2013-2015)

State Bar of Texas, Asian Pacific Interest Section, Chair (2012-2013), Director (2014-2018)

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Leadership Class (2010)

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Member

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