Partner, Dallas

Practice Description

Richard B. Phillips, Jr. focuses his practice on appellate matters. He has represented a variety of clients in appeals before Texas courts of appeal, the Texas Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He has orally argued cases in the Fort Worth Court of Appeals and the Dallas Court of Appeals.

Mr. Phillips provides trial support, including preparing dispositive motions, the jury charge, and post-trial motions. He also assists clients in evaluating potential appellate issues. Additionally, he maintains a trial docket focused on complex commercial matters, including securities class actions.

Mr. Phillips is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Representations

• Cascott, L.L.C. v. City of Arlington, 278 S.W.3d 523 (Tex. App.--Fort Worth 2009, pet. denied)

• Rich v. Olah, 274 S.W.3d 878 (Tex. App.--Dallas 2008, no pet.)

• The Prudential Ins. Co. of Am. v. Italian Cowboy Partners, Ltd., 270 S.W.3d 192 (Tex. App.--Eastland 2008, pet. filed)

• Affiliated Pathologists, PA v. McKee, 261 S.W.3d 874 (Tex. App.-Dallas 2008, no pet.)

• Luskin v. Intervoice-Brite Inc., 2008 WL 104273 (5th Cir. 2008)

Distinctions/Honors

• Texas Rising Stars^® by Thomson Reuters (Appellate, Civil Litigation Defense); 2007-2010

Press Releases/In the News

• "Thompson and Knight Names Five New Partners," JD Journal; March 03, 2009
  

• "Newsmakers" section, Texas Lawyer; March 02, 2009
  

Presentations/Publications

• "Ninth Inning: Wrapping Up An Appeal," 19th Annual Conference on State and Federal Appeals, University of Texas CLE, June 2009
  

• Client Alert: Has the Appraisal District Over-Valued Your Property?, Deadline is Quickly Approaching to Protest Property Tax Appraisals, May 14, 2009
  

Activities

• Member, Scribes-American Society of Legal Writers

• Associate Editor, The Appellate Advocate, State Bar of Texas Appellate Section Report