Atty. Richard Bratton Roper
Richard Bratton Roper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Richard Bratton, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2012.
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Richard Bratton Roper is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Vartabedian Katz Hester & Haynes LLP. Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Bratton Roper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Richard Bratton, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2012
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard Bratton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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 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 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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