Atty. Richard D. Salgado
Richard is the Head of the Dallas Litigation Practice Group. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has first-chaired dozens of complex cases in state and federal courts, arbitrations and other proceedings—many of which he joined as trial counsel at the 11th hour.
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Richard D. Salgado is a ip and appellate attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Richard is the Head of the Dallas Litigation Practice Group
- He is an experienced trial lawyer who has first-chaired dozens of complex cases in state and federal courts, arbitrations and other proceedings—many of which he joined as trial counsel at the 11th hour
- His extensive courtroom experience includes cases involving product and environmental liability, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, insurance coverage, False Claims Act allegations, partnership disputes and other business crisis situations
- Read full biography here: https://www.mwe.com/people/richard-salgado/
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D. Salgado handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Richard D. Salgado is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Richard D. Salgado is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →
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 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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