With 25 years of experience in construction law, Richard is highly sought after by contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project owners in litigation and business consultation matters on all phases of the construction process on projects throughout the United States.
From vital infrastructure like bridges and airports to complex undertakings such as petrochemical plants and medical centers, Richard has successfully handled disputes involving highways, schools, retail complexes, warehouses, commercial buildings, hotels, residential developments, ice skating rinks, prisons, government buildings, and beyond.
Richard is also a frequent speaker and author on construction law topics such as construction contracts, construction safety, risk management and mitigation, recent developments in construction law, issues surrounding employment and subcontracting, and more.
Before joining Cozen O'Connor, Richard was a partner in the construction and infrastructure groups of an Am Law 200 business law firm. Before that, he was partner and head of the Construction and Land Use practice group of a regional law firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. Richard earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and his B.A., with honors, from the University of Wisconsin.