Atty. Richard Paul Flake

Atty. Richard Paul Flake

Mr. Richard Paul Flake is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, arbitration & mediation of construction, commercial real estate transactions and 5 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Richard Paul Flake at a glance

Richard Paul Flake is a contracts, employment, business, real estate, and commercial re attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at University of Houston School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sections: Past Chairman, Construction Law Real Estate Labor and Employment Law) State Bar of Texas (Sections: Council, Construction Law Real Estate Corporate Counsel Labor Law, Houston Bar Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Richard Paul Flake is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, arbitration & mediation of construction, commercial real estate transactions and 5 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Richard practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Paul Flake's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Employment Law

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

Richard Paul Flake is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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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 Houston 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Paul Flake

Where is Richard Paul Flake's law office located?
Richard Paul Flake's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Paul Flake handle?
Richard Paul Flake focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Richard Paul Flake practiced law?
Richard Paul Flake has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Richard Paul Flake go to law school?
Richard Paul Flake earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Richard Paul Flake for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Paul Flake received?
Richard Paul Flake's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982

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