Richard is an experienced commercial litigator who has a federal and state trial and arbitration practice, including the handling of numerous appeals. His practice is international in scope, representing clients with business issues in the United States, or directing the resolution of problems abroad. He has a diverse practice which involves active litigation and counseling in connection with business matters, and he has an extensive professional background in international shipping matters.
"Good lawyering requires not simply a strong legal base but also a fundamental understanding of the business environments in which our clients operate in order to make the advice given both real and practical."

Richard has lectured on a variety of topics, including corporate veil piercing and selected environmental issues.