Dennis L. Richard, Attorney

I believe in the jury system. I believe that every person who has been wronged is entitled to assert their case before a jury of their peers. This is not just the foundation of our legal system. It is everything.

I graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Tulane University and cum laude from the University of Houston Law School. I am board-certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am licensed to practice law in Texas and New Mexico.

My experience as a college athlete at Tulane University taught me the meaning of being prepared and fighting for my clients. I gained valuable trial experience as an assistant district attorney in Beaumont and Houston, where I prosecuted 80 criminal jury trials to verdict. I learned the value of meticulous investigation of the facts as a Special Agent in the FBI.

I spent eight years defending insurance companies and big corporations as a trial lawyer for the second-largest law firm in El Paso. My position there was largely that of a defensive coordinator, defending my clients against claims. I have spent the last 32 years of my career as a plaintiff’s lawyer, representing injured people and their families against insurance companies and big corporations. My position now is that of an offensive coordinator. I use every technique I learned from defending insurance companies to gain leverage for my clients. Having stood in the shoes of a defense attorney, I can anticipate what my opponents will do and take steps to counter their moves.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Of Counsel	Kennard Law P.C.	Houston, TX	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of Houston Law Center	J.D.	Law School	1976
Tulane University	Bachelors		1973

State / Court	Date
New Mexico	1986
Texas	1976

• American Board of Trial Advocates | Advocate | 1992 - Present
  El Paso County Bar Association | Member
  American Bar Association | Member
  New Mexico State Bar | Member
  State Bar of Texas | Member
  American Board of Trial Advocates | President | 2000 - 2000

• Texas Super Lawyers | Thompson Reuters and Texas Monthly Magazine
  Invited Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum

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