Atty. Richard Mear

Atty. Richard Mear

Richard Mear is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Richard, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024.

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Profile Summary

About Richard Mear at a glance

Richard Mear is a business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at The Cavanagh Law Firm PA. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Richard Mear is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Richard, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Mear's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard Mear is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →

Product Liability

Richard Mear is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Arizona →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard Mear is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Mear

Where is Richard Mear's law office located?
Richard Mear's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is The Cavanagh Law Firm PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Mear handle?
Richard Mear focuses on business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
Where did Richard Mear go to law school?
Richard Mear earned their education at (J.D., 2006).
How can I contact Richard Mear for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Mear directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard Mear received?
Richard Mear's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 2006

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026

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