Richard M. Hunt
Shareholder
Overview
Richard is certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has tried jury and non-jury cases throughout the state of Texas since 1981. He represents clients in disputes covering the entire spectrum of business related litigation including:
- Prosecution and defense of complaints based on state and federal securities law, common law fraud and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) in state and federal court as well as before the AAA and FINRA.
- Representation of plaintiffs and defendants in real estate related lawsuits including claims under the concerning Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Housing Act (FHA).
- Prosecution and defense of claims for breach of oil and gas related contracts and royalty disputes.
- Representation of oil and gas producers, pipelines and refiners in claims arising out of environmental contamination.
- Representation of employers and employees in disputes concerning non-competition agreements, theft of trade secrets and discrimination.
- Prosecution and defense of claims for trademark infringement, copyright violations and theft of trade secrets.
- Prosecution and defense of claims related to the sale and financing of real estate acquisitions, including brokerage disputes.
RECENT CASES
- Represented a major investor in Auction Rate Securities in four separate FINRA arbitration proceedings against the broker-dealers and underwriters. All four cases were settled on favorable terms.
- Represented apartment owner in class action lawsuit concerning ADA and related state law claims. Obtained full indemnity from prior owner and settled with plaintiff class.
- Represented landlord in class action against tenant and others concerning ADA and related state law claims. Obtained full indemnity from tenant and settled with plaintiff class.
- Represented bankruptcy trustee in adversary proceeding concerning ownership and disposition of internet domain names. Obtained a judgment in favor of the trustee after trial.
- Represented auto finance company in dispute with competitors based on claims of unfair competition. Obtained judgment in favor of the client after trial.
- Represented dental laboratory in dispute with competitor over non-competition agreements. Obtained an arbitration award in favor of the client.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Dallas Bar Association, Business Litigation
- Europaische Anwalts Kooperative (European Attorneys Cooperative)
- State Bar of Texas, Litigation and Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Sections
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Civil Trial Examination Committee
- The Institute for Energy Law, Advisory Board Member
Awards & Honors
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2004
Admissions
- Texas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- United States District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
Articles & Speeches
- December 2010 — A Quick Guide to "Discovery" in U.S. Courts
- March 2010 — A Quick Guide to the U.S. Court System
- May 2009 — Effective Use of Local Counsel
- Fall 2008 — Chapter 95 and Oilfield Operations
- August 2006 — New Challenges in the Use of Experts in Energy Litigation
- Fall 2005 — Prospects As Trade Secrets
- Fall 2005 — A Primer on Injunctive Relief in Federal and State Court
- October 2, 2005 — Y2K Litigation — Boom or Bust?
- August 2005 — Using United States Discovery Tools in European Litigation
- December 1993 — Past Time for the End of an Era: "Tort" Implied Warranties in Texas
- June 1989 — Common Law Defenses to Claims DTPA
