Gwen E. Richard
Gwen E. Richard is a seasoned trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing companies and individuals in both state and federal courts. Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1997, Gwen has tried dozens of cases to verdict. She is distinguished by her robust case assessments, strategic risk evaluations, and her ability to swiftly navigate complex legal issues. Her deliberate and authentic advocacy style resonates effectively with judges and juries alike.
Gwen’s defense clients benefit from the strategic insight she honed during two decades as a go-to plaintiffs’ attorney on challenging matters. Her practice areas include business litigation, general liability, and catastrophic injury/death litigation. Beyond her litigation work, Gwen is an accomplished educator, having served as an instructor for the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Education on topics ranging from trial advocacy to complex case management.
An active member of the legal community, Gwen has held leadership roles in various professional organizations, including serving as President of the Houston Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates in 2017. She is also a Fellow of both the Houston Bar Foundation and the Texas Bar Foundation.
Credentials
Education
- LL.M., International Business Law, University of London, King’s College, 1989
- J.D., University of Houston Law Center, 1988
- B.A., Rice University, 1985
Court Admissions
- Texas
- United States District Courts: Southern District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas
- United States Court of Appeals: Fifth Circuit
Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas
- Music in Context Chamber Orchestra Board Member, President
- AIDS Foundation Houston, Former Board Member
- Girls, Inc., Former Board Member
- Houston Adventure Play Association, Former Board Member
- American Board of Trial Advocates: Houston Chapter President (2017),
- Former National Board Representative and Houston Chapter Representative to the Foundation
- Houston Bar Foundation, Fellow; Former Vice Chair of the Board
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Houston Bar Association
- Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Former President
- Houston Trial Lawyers Foundation, Former President
Professional Highlights
- Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1997
- Rated an AV® Preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, representing recognition of the highest level of professional excellence
- Earned “Superb” 10.0-Rating from AVVO
- Recognized as a SuperLawyer by Texas Lawyer annually since 2006
- Selected as a Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney in Houston, Texas by Super Lawyers, annually since 2006
- Listed among The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation—Defendants, 2016 – 2023




Board Certifications
- Personal Injury Trial Law
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