Richard Illmer

Career

Aggressive. Effective. Clients turn to Rick when it is time to go to court. He is a litigator who identifies the client’s goals and finds the right way to achieve them.

Sometimes the goal is to settle as quickly as possible. Sometimes it’s 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.

Professional Memberships

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