Phillips Murrah proudly welcomes Michael D. Richardson to the firm. He is a trial lawyer known for his confidence and tenacity, which opposing counsel have described as “unsettling.” With extensive experience in both state and federal courts, he approaches each case with a focused and disciplined strategy aimed at the ultimate goal from the beginning. His efficient methodology consistently produces cost-effective representation and very favorable settlements, and when settlement isn’t possible, his careful preparation ensures cases are fully ready for trial.
Mr. Richardson’s litigation practice covers a wide range of complex issues. He represents clients in tort cases involving personal injuries and wrongful death from commercial and private aircraft accidents, transportation mishaps, and product liability claims. He also manages commercial disputes, including breaches of contract, tortious interference, defamation, breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, employment agreements, and non-compete covenants, as well as intellectual property issues involving trade secrets, trademark infringement, and patent infringement.
Throughout his career, Mr. Richardson has achieved numerous notable results. These include multimillion-dollar verdicts and judgments in breach-of-contract, defamation, and tortious-interference cases; successful defenses of national trucking and aviation companies against substantial personal injury and wrongful death claims; and favorable outcomes in complex intellectual property and trade-secret disputes. His experience covers trials, appeals, and high-stakes litigation across multiple jurisdictions, consistently delivering outstanding results for his clients.
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