Firm PROFILE
Platt Richmond PLLC
USA: Spotlight 2026
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Top figures | Spotlight Texas
28
Lawyers
9
Partners
2015
Established Year
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Overview
Provided by Platt Richmond PLLC
Platt Richmond PLLC is a full-service business law firm based in Dallas that goes beyond traditional legal counsel. Built by entrepreneurs, we've experienced first-hand the unique challenges our clients face.
Our goal is to be your strategic partner, providing practical, results-oriented solutions so you can achieve your goals anywhere in the world. Combining the depth of skill typical to "Big Law" with the agility & hands-on service of a boutique, Platt Richmond offers the best of both worlds.
Industry sectors (10)
- Commercial Real Estate
- Financial Services
- Sports, Entertainment, Arts & Media
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Energy/Oil & Gas
- Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
- Manufacturing & Transportation
- Technology & Telecommunications
- Consumer Goods & Retail
- Construction & Development
Capabilities (14)
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Real Estate
- Bankruptcy & Restructuring
- Intellectual Property & Trademark Litigation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Entity Formation
- Business Disputes & Fraud
- Corporate Governance/Regulatory Compliance
- Land Use & Zoning
- Labor & Employment
- Business Tax
- Commercial Loans/Financing
- General Outside Counsel
- Securities/Private Funds
Key people
Provided by Platt Richmond PLLC
Steven Dimitt
Managing Partner
Bill Richmond
Founding Partner
Judge Platt
Founding Partner
Adam Connatser
Partner & Corporate Section Head
Matt Acosta
Partner & Litigation Section Head
Jesse Shallcross
Partner & Commercial Real Estate Section Head
Robert S. Daniel
Partner
Robert Hawkins
Partner & General Counsel
Franklin S. Hill
Partner
Charles Gillis
Executive Director
Work & experience
Provided by Platt Richmond PLLC
As entrepreneurs and lawyers, we understand the need for both value and efficacy when purchasing legal services. We treat our clients' businesses like our own, providing both practical, results-oriented solutions and proactive long-term strategies that protect the bottom line. Many of our attorneys joined Platt Richmond from AmLaw100 firms with a shared desire to provide top-tier service without the Big Law bloat. We deliver that "boutique" experience through radical candor & competitive fees.
Notable work
Provided by Platt Richmond PLLC
$60 Million Acquisition
2025Completed $60.0M Dallas, TX
Advised US subsidiary of AECI (JSE:AFE) on acquisition & financing of Schirm USA and purchase of related real estate.
TX Business Court Dismissal w/ Prejudice
2025Completed $60.0M Dallas, TX
Defended against breach of contract & corporate veil piercing claims in suit due to failed acq. of vision care company.
Acquisition of 806,000 sq ft. 3-building campus
2025Completed $58.4M Texas
Handled Houston's largest office sale of 2025 incl structuring, equity formation, debt financing, due diligence/closing.
Ranked Offices at Platt Richmond PLLC
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Ranked Departments at Platt Richmond PLLC (3)
Top figures | Spotlight Texas
28
Lawyers
9
Partners
2015
Established Year
Content provided by Platt Richmond PLLC
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