Richard A. Sayles has tried more than 100 jury trials in three decades of trial practice. Whether representing plaintiffs or defendants, individuals or corporations, he thrives on the courtroom floor. Dick draws on his broad experience in both state and federal courts to handle cases involving commercial disputes, defense of and claims against corporate directors and officers, securities law claims, product liability, patent law claims, among many others. Dick has tried numerous securities arbitrations for plaintiffs and defendants before the NASD. Widely recognized as one of the leading trial lawyers in Texas, his honors include:
- Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, a North American legal organization with membership by invitation only
- Advocate in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national legal organization with membership by invitation only
- Member of the National Board of Directors, American Board of Trial Advocates
- Fellow of the International Society of Barristers, an international legal organization with membership by invitation only
- Past President, Dallas Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, 2005
- Former co-chair, Judiciary Committee of the Dallas Bar Association
- Charter Life Fellow, Collin County Bench Bar Foundation
- Named a Top 10 Super Lawyer in the State of Texas by Texas Monthly, 2005
- Named repeatedly a top Super Lawyer in the State of Texas by Texas Monthly
- Recognized repeatedly as one of the “Best Lawyers” in Dallas by D Magazine
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America
Dick is a popular guest lecturer at local and national seminars and is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law.
He has often represented major corporations, as plaintiffs, in commercial disputes and patent cases, and his other recent or current cases include:
- Tried more than ten cases to jury verdict since 2002
- Representation of corporate officers and directors for alleged breach of fiduciary duties
- Representation of a high level executive regarding disputes over stock options and incentive pay
- Defense of patent infringement claims & represent patent holders in litigation of infringement claims
- Deere & Company - Defense cases involving claims of product defect
- Black & Decker - Defense cases involving claims of product defect
- City of Dallas - Defending the City in several suits by firefighters and police officers claiming back pay in excess of a billion dollars
Dick received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston Law School where he served as Comment and Case Note Editor at the University of Houston Law Review.
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