Richard Francis Shearer

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Kansas, B.S., 1999
Law School Attended:
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 2004
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2007, Missouri; 2004, West Virginia; 2005, District of Columbia; 2016, Illinois; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 2020, New York; 2009, Indiana
ISLN:
918691987

Areas of Practice (10)

  • Business Transactions
  • White Collar Defense and Government Investigations
  • Class Action and Complex Litigation
  • Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
  • Commercial Recoveries
  • Contracts & Agreements
  • Construction & Development
  • Appeals
  • Insurance
  • Arbitration

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (9 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/13/11 in Contracts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/13/11 in Debtor and Creditor

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/05/11 in White Collar Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/05/11 in Commercial Collections

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/27/11 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/27/11 in Civil Litigation

    Rick is very smart. He is an excellent attorney and good person.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/21/11 in Commercial Collections

    I was associated with Mr. Shearer on one case. Mr. Shearer accurately recognized and analyzed the legal issues that were presented, and he accurately researched and briefed the issues and the law in a different jurisdiction. He was nearly always av... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/19/11 in Commercial Litigation

    I have worked with him on more than one occassion as co/counsel for a mutual client & can personally attest to ratings I have given him above. He is an excellent lawyer & deserves the highest rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/19/11 in Litigation

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