Atty. Michael S. Richards

Atty. Michael S. Richards

Michael S. Richards is a lawyer practicing employment, human rights, litigation and 8 other areas of law.

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About Michael S. Richards at a glance

Michael S. Richards is a Partner, practicing at DLA Piper (Canada) LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, securities, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (2000) and Ontario (2001). Educated at University of Toronto (LL.B., 1999) and University of British Columbia (B.Comm. University, 1996). Active member of Membership •Member, Law Society of British Columbia •Member, Law Society of Upper Canada •Member, Canadian Bar Association •Member, Ontario Bar Association •Member, British Columbia Bar Association •Member, Advocates Society.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael S. Richards is a lawyer practicing employment, human rights, litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • Michael S. received a degree from University of British Columbia in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Michael S. practices at DLA Piper (Canada) LLP in Vancouver, BC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Michael S. Richards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S. Richards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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What practice areas does Michael S. Richards handle?
Michael S. Richards focuses on employment, ip, securities, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Michael S. Richards practiced law?
Michael S. Richards has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Michael S. Richards go to law school?
Michael S. Richards earned their education at (LL.B., 1999); (B.Comm. University, 1996).
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Education

LL.B.
University of Toronto
- 1999
B.Comm. University
University of British Columbia
- 1996

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 2000
Ontario
Admitted: 2001

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