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About Don R. Richards at a glance
Don R. Richards is a Member based in Lubbock, Texas, practicing at Richards, Elder & Gibson, PLLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, government, entertainment, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1985). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1984) and Texas Tech University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lubbock County and Travis County Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Lubbock, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Don R. Richards is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, business, government and 3 other areas of law
- Don received a B.A. degree from Texas Tech University in 1972, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Don practices at Richards, Elder & Gibson, PLLC in Lubbock, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Don R. Richards is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lubbock are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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