Atty. Richard Cella
Richard Cella is a lawyer practicing business, litigation: commercial, appellate: civil and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years.
Appellate: Civil & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 15+ Years Experience
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About Richard Cella at a Glance
Richard Cella is an Associate based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2011). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Georgetown University (B.A., 2008). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard Cella
- Richard Cella is a lawyer practicing business, litigation: commercial, appellate: civil and 2 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years
- Richard practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Dallas, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Richard Cella's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Cella handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Dallas
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Civil Rights in Dallas
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Appellate Practice 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 Richard Cella
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 Richard Cella's practice in the field of business, litigation, civil rights, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard Cella brings 15+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and civil rights, Richard Cella 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 Richard Cella 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 Richard Cella Handles in Dallas
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