LAWYER PROFILE
Richard Whiteley

Richard Whiteley

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Richard has a wide range of experience in trial work and arbitration in numerous jurisdictions, with an emphasis on construction litigation, products liability litigation, real estate litigation, intellectual property litigation and general commercial litigation. Richard has tried and arbitrated cases involving construction defects, general contractual disputes, patent infringement, manufacturing issues, trade secret misappropriation, trademark and copyright infringement, products liability, real estate disputes, business disputes, personal injury, and premises liability, and has represented clients in the manufacturing, chemical, health care, construction, public works, government, technology and energy sectors.

Richard also has extensive experience drafting and advising clients on construction and master service agreements prior to disputes arising. Has authored articles and presented on numerous construction litigation issues, including force majeure, indemnity, construction defects, delays and damages.

Career

Co-chair of the Bracewell’s construction litigation practice group

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Texas, Construction Litigation Section

Houston Bar Foundation

Houston Bar Association, First Vice-President and Director

Texas Bar Foundation

University of Houston Law Center Alumni Association, Director

University of Houston Law Foundation, President and Director

University of Houston Alumni Association, Director

Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Director

Dispute Resolution Center, Director

Personal

JD, University of Houston Law Center, 1999, magna cum laude; BS, University of Houston, 1993, cum laude

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Construction - Texas

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Richard Whiteley of Bracewell LLP is well-respected for his work as a litigator in the construction space. He is noted for his experience in trial work and arbitration matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Richard is always responsive, easy to work with and provides clear, practical advice. He brings deep knowledge of construction law and handles complex issues with confidence and creativity.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Richard understands the complex issues of the construction industry.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Richard has great communication skills, is reliable and greatly cares for the best outcome for his clients.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • He's very thorough and diligent in representation, he seeks to resolve litigation in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA

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