Atty. Michael Peter Ricchi
Michael Ricchi joined McCathern in 2019 as an associate attorney working predominantly with family law clients. A native of Collin County, Michael joined a rapidly growing Family Law practice that is the trusted source in North Texas for effective and caring representation in domestic litigation cases.
Business & Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 7+ Years Experience
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About Michael Peter Ricchi at a Glance
Michael Peter Ricchi is an Associate based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Mccathern Pllc. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on family law, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (2019). Educated at Michigan State University (Juris Doctor, 2019). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Peter Ricchi
- Michael Ricchi joined McCathern in 2019 as an associate attorney working predominantly with family law clients
- A native of Collin County, Michael joined a rapidly growing Family Law practice that is the trusted source in North Texas for effective and caring representation in domestic litigation cases
- In recognition of his work, Michael was named to the prestigious Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for Family Law in 2023 and 2024, for Family Law - Arbitration and Mediation in 2024, and for Commercial Litigation in 2024
- In addition to family law, Michael assists McCathern with its renowned Business and Commercial Litigation practice, gaining invaluable experience from the firm’s litigation work at the state and local level
- Michael graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2019
- He was executive editor of the Journal of Animal and Natural Resources Law and competed for a year and a half on the Board of Advocates Trial Competition team
- While in law school, Michael clerked at a Michigan firm working primarily in family law and was a legal intern at The Nature Conservancy, where he conducted legal research and writing
- In the summer of 2017, Michael was a transportation division law clerk with the Texas Attorney General’s office in Austin
- Before attending law school, Michael earned a B.S. in biology from Texas Tech University
- While there, he was vice president of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and served as judicial board member of the Interfraternity Council
- Before attending Texas Tech, Michael played Division I baseball at Presbyterian College
- There he honed the abilities to work under pressure and as part of a team, skills he utilizes each day while serving clients at McCathern
- Michael believes strongly that to whom much is given, much is also required - a creed that aligns perfectly with McCathern’s goal of Improving People’s Lives
- As a family law attorney and litigator, he works every day to give his very best to his clients so that they can navigate legal matters in the most effective and efficient way possible
- When not practicing, Michael enjoys watching Dallas Cowboys football and playing golf
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Michael Peter Ricchi's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Peter Ricchi handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Family Law in Dallas
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
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Civil Litigation in Dallas
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 Dallas 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 venue, 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose Michael Peter Ricchi
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Peter Ricchi's practice in the field of family law, business, and litigation.
7+ Years of Legal Practice
With 7 years in the profession, Michael Peter Ricchi has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, business, and litigation, Michael Peter Ricchi can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Michael Peter Ricchi attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Peter Ricchi Handles in Dallas
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