Hon. Eric Richardson

Judge Eric A. Richardson has served as a judge in the State Court of Fulton County since 2013, bringing extensive legal experience from both the private and public sectors. Before his judicial career, he was a litigation partner at Troutman Sanders LLP and served as Deputy City Attorney for the city of Atlanta. He earned his law degree from Cornell Law School in 1994 and began his legal career as a litigator at Latham & Watkins in New York City. Judge Richardson has been recognized with several professional achievements, including being listed among Georgia’s top attorneys by Super Lawyers in 2015, 2016, and 2017. He is also a member of the Atlanta Bar Association and the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers. In addition to his judicial role, Judge Richardson has been involved with an NGO focused on health and human rights.<br/><br/>Eric N. Richardson is an international lawyer and human rights advocate with over 30 years of experience. He has worked as a diplomat and attorney, focusing on human rights issues globally. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1991 and later joined the State Department as a foreign service officer. He is currently involved with an NGO focused on health and human rights.<br/><br/>Eric Richardson practices bankruptcy and general law in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked as a litigation partner at Troutman Sanders LLP and as a Deputy City Attorney for the city of Atlanta. He earned his law degree from Cornell Law School in 1994 and began his career as a litigator at Latham & Watkins in New York City.<br/><br/>Judge Emily K. Richardson serves on the Superior Court of Fulton County, previously holding roles as Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney and Assistant Attorney General. She earned her J.D. from Emory University Law School.<br/><br/>Judge Eric A. Richardson has served the State Court of Fulton County since 2013. He brings a wealth of legal experience from both the private and public sectors. Before becoming a judge, he worked as a litigation partner at Troutman Sanders LLP and as a Deputy City Attorney for the city of Atlanta.<br/><br/>Eric N. Richardson is an international lawyer and human rights advocate with over 30 years of experience. He has worked as a diplomat and attorney, focusing on human rights issues globally. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1991 and later joined the State Department as a foreign service officer. He is currently involved with an NGO focused on health and human rights.<br/><br/>Eric Richardson practices bankruptcy and general law in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked as a litigation partner at Troutman Sanders LLP and as a Deputy City Attorney for the city of Atlanta. He earned his law degree from Cornell Law School in 1994 and began his career as a litigator at Latham & Watkins in New York City.<br/><br/>Experience: Fulton County State Court; Superior Court of Fulton County, Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney, Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, Senior Assistant District Attorney, Douglas Judicial Circuit, Assistant Attorney General, Georgia Attorney General’s Office; Practices Bankruptcy and General Law; Litigation Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP; Deputy City Attorney, City of Atlanta; Judge, State Court of Fulton County.<br/><br/>Education: J.D., Emory University Law School; A.B., Duke University; B.A., University of Rochester, Philosophy; Juris Doctorate, Cornell Law School.<br/><br/>Professional Affiliations: Emory University School of Law Alumni Board, Judge Clarence Cooper Inn of Court, Logan E. Bleckley Inn of Court, Atlanta Bar Association, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, Lawyers Club of Atlanta.<br/>