Richard Illmer

Overview Aggressive. Effective. Clients turn to Rick when it is time to go to court. He is a litigator who identifies the clients goals and finds the right way to achieve them. Sometimes the goal is to settle as quickly as possible. Sometimes its to make a legal issue go away so the client can do business with the party again. Sometimes the goal is to send a message, not only to an opponent but to others who may be inclined to act similarly. When cases go to trial, Rick is an organized, articulate and passionate advocate. He takes the time to learn how a deal came together, where it went wrong and how to present the best case. Regardless of the industry, he applies the same skill set a strong opening statement, surgical cross-examinations and instant rapport with jurors - to achieve the best possible outcome for the client. Rick represents businesses across the industry spectrum: hotels, banks, mortgage lenders, real estate developers, air freight companies, and life and health insurers. His litigation practice is just as widespread geographically, including clients in Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Michigan, Montana, New York and Oklahoma. Industry Financial Services & Capital Markets Services Aviation Commercial Litigation Financial Services Litigation Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution Recognition Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer, 2025 and 2026 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Education J. D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law B. B. A., Stephen F. Austin State Universitycum laude McKinley Outstanding Economics and Finance Graduate Admissions Texas U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U. S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U. S. District Court, Western District of Texas U. S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U. S. Federal Claims Court U. S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas Professional Memberships and Certifications American Bar Association American Board of Trial Advocates, Dallas Chapter Association of Life Insurance Counsel Dallas County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Tarrant County Bar Association Texas General Counsel Forum, DFW Chapter, Board Member Texas Mortgage Bankers Association