A. Lee Rigby

A. Lee Rigby joined Smith|Robertson in 2003 in the firm's Litigation and Environmental Sections. Mr. Rigby represents commercial enterprises and individuals in civil trials and appeals before all state and federal courts. Mr. Rigby's litigation practice focuses on disputes involving real property, real estate and environmental entitlement issues, partnerships and disputes between partners (including fraud and breach of fiduciary litigation), business torts, and business/personal consumer disputes. His representation of clients includes commercial and retail landlords and tenants in leasehold disputes. Mr. Rigby has represented clients in a variety of complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters, including class action litigation, contract disputes, and consumer litigation, including defense of FDCPA, TCPA and FCRA litigation. Mr. Rigby has handled litigation for clients outside of the State of Texas in California, New Jersey, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida and Colorado. Texas Monthly named him a "Rising Star" in 2009.

Prior to rejoining the firm in 2012, Mr. Rigby was Senior Vice President and General Counsel of a private equity backed government services company in Austin, Texas. As the company's first General Counsel, he was a member of the company's executive team responsible for all strategic and legal planning and critical decisions. In addition, Mr. Rigby was responsible for the creation and implementation of a nationwide government relations platform.

Mr. Rigby is active in the community as a Director of Horizon Bank, SSB and Chair Elect of the Seton Forum. Mr. Rigby is also a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors.

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Environmental Law, 2) Litigation, 3) Trial & Arbitration and 4) Real Estate & Business
Law School Baylor University School of Law,
Admitted Year 2001
Education Clemson University
Bar Member / Association Austin Bar Association, State Bar of Texas,
Most recent firm Smith, Robertson, Elliott, Glen Klein & Douglas, L.L.P.
Relevant Jobs
Associate Attorney - Defense Litigation Experience
USA-TX-Dallas

Galloway's Dallas office is seeking an Associate Attorneys with 2 - 5 years of experience to handle civil defense litigation in a variety of practice areas. Qualified candidates will be self-starters ...

Apply now

Senior Staff Counsel – Labor & Employment
USA-MA-Charlestown

Senior Staff Counsel – Labor & Employment Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Charlestown Navy Yard   The MWRA is seeking a Senior Staff Counsel – Labor & Employment to handle leg...

Apply now

+ View more jobs
A. Harrison Barnes
A. Harrison Barnes

Due to his extensive activities in the legal market, A. Harrison Barnes is a well-known attorney throughout the United States. As a member of the Malibu community, Harrison is committed to serving the needs of Malibu residents and businesses in legal

Anthony Ciasulli
Anthony Ciasulli

Anthony Ciasulli is a senior counsel in Morgan Lewis's Real Estate Practice. Mr. Ciasulli represents both developers and lenders in connection with commercial, residential, industrial and resort real estate.

Benjamin P. Smith
Benjamin P. Smith

Benjamin P. Smith is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Litigation Practice. He is a trial lawyer with a particular focus on high-stakes disputes in the biotechnology, medical device, and internet industries.