At the most basic level, it was fundamentally important for an attorney to understand every aspect of both the client’s and the opposition’s case. I was not one to cut corners, and I familiarized myself with the details and nuances of each matter. At the same time, my depth of experience allowed me to drill down to identify the important issues that were likely to resonate with a jury — as well as those that would not.

Skillfully litigating in a wide array of matters, Richard Rohan advocated for clients in a Texas-based practice that was national in scope. He handled arbitrations and trials stemming from business ownership disputes, directors and officers litigation, derivative and shareholder litigation, professional liability cases, and estate, probate, and guardianship disputes, among others.

Bringing a combination of intelligence, thoroughness, persuasiveness, and creativity to his practice, Richard was adept at thinking on his feet, both in and out of the courtroom. He took the time to dig deep and reason things through — and then considered them again, often from a different angle. Fighting with integrity, he always ensured his clients’ business objectives drove strategy.

Richard generally approached cases as though they would be eventually tried or arbitrated, which best positioned his client for trial or settlement. He got inside the thought process of the opposing players, from principals to attorneys, which gave him the foresight to anticipate their next moves.

Pushing hard on his own cases’ weakest spots, Richard identified flaws with what might have initially seemed an invulnerable position. By preparing for the worst-case scenario, he was ready for the opposition’s strongest argument. Given his closeness to the case, he often found that the other side had not discovered many of the issues that he had.

As Richard put it, he didn’t “pull punches,” either with the opposition, the tribunal, colleagues, or clients. He felt that his candor and unflinching honesty contributed to his success. Richard found satisfaction knowing that his clients could trust his judgment, counsel, and advice, in addition to his litigation skills. Whether he was advising an entrepreneurial start-up or a large established corporation, Richard placed a high priority on cultivating and maintaining lasting client relationships that fostered a sense of loyalty on both sides.