Richard is skilled in providing general corporate and tax advice to a wide variety of businesses and is widely regarded for his timely business and tax advice on the formation of new business ventures. He lectures extensively on laws relating to structure and design of investment opportunities and is a former adjunct professor of Securities Law at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
In time spent away from the office, I most enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and going out to play golf.
What do you think are the three most important things you do to serve your clients?
It is most important to me that I be available at any time, listen to the needs of the client, and be quick in my response to those needs.
What is the best part of your job?
I always appreciate getting the chance to work with all of the different attorneys and people at Sirote.
Why did you become an attorney?
I was inspired to become an attorney by the television show “Perry Mason” from the 50s and 60s that showcased a defense attorney who would represent people who had been falsely accused of crimes.
Awards and Accreditations
•The Best Lawyers in America
•AV-Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
•Mid-South Super Lawyers
News
•Sirote & Permutt Announces 47 Attorneys Selected as The Best Lawyers in America for 2016
•Sirote & Permutt Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America for 2015
•Best Lawyers Recognizes 46 Sirote Attorneys as the Best Lawyers in America for 2014
•Sirote Legal Alert: The Changing Tax Climate
•Best Lawyers Recognizes 43 Attorneys from Sirote & Permutt as the Best Lawyers in America for 2013
•Best Lawyers has selected 32 attorneys from Sirote & Permutt for recognition in The Best Lawyers in America for 2011
•31 Sirote Attorneys Listed In Best Lawyers
•Publication Recognizes 20 From Sirote As Super Lawyers
•Sirote Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2009
Outside the Office
•Samford University's Cumberland School of Law
•Former Adjunct Professor, Securities Law
Recognition
The Best Lawyers in America
•Corporate Law (2006-2020)
AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
Mid-South Super Lawyers
(2009-2010)
Thought Leadership
•Provides general corporate and tax advice to a wide variety of businesses
•Counsels issuers and investors in matters concerning public and/or private securities offerings
•Lectures extensively on laws relating to structure and design of investment opportunities
•Regularly involved in the structure of sales and acquisitions of business organizations, including corporations and partnerships, by providing information and advice on ownership and tax planning issues
