Richard F. Walker, III

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Biography

Richard F. Walker III (“Rick”) is an associate in Greenberg Traurig’s Litigation Practice. Rick currently focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation. He has advised both multinational firms and closely-held entities in a wide range of disputes, including class actions arising from alleged data breaches and nuisance claims, shareholder derivative lawsuits, commercial and residential construction defect litigations, and insurance coverage actions. Representative clients range from international manufacturing and financial services companies, global insurers, private equity sponsors, SPAC founders, and fintech companies to municipalities, media and entertainment entrepreneurs, commercial property developers, start-ups, general contractors, and individual homeowners.

Rick has also worked on several bet-the-company litigations. He also advised clients on corporate governance and compliance and regulatory issues, including disclosure obligations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and state law equivalents.

Rick also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to pro bono work. He has worked with prominent non-profit organizations in connection with asserting claims under the Civil Rights Act and Fair Housing Act. He worked on a team that helped establish new law in the Second Circuit regarding post-release medical care for immigrant detainees. Rick also has experience advising non-profits and other entities in connection with internal investigations.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Team Member, 'Georgia Firm of the Year,' Benchmark Litigation, 2025, 2026

Areas of Practice (1)

  • Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Order of the Coif; Top 10 in Class; Articles Editor, Emory Law Journal; Goizueta Business School, B.B.A., High Distinctionm Accounting, 2012; Emory University, Summa cum laude, Philosophy, 2012
Law School Attended:
Emory University School of Law, J.D., with Honors, 2017
Year of First Admission:
2018
Admission:
2018, New York; 2022, Georgia; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, New York Bar Association
•Member, Georgia Bar Association

Reported Cases:
Experience: Complex Commercial Litigation: Represented large property developer in lawsuits involving construction defect and fraud claims.; Represented multinational equipment manufacturer in lawsuits involving product liability and negligence claims.; Represented media company and executive in lawsuits involving breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims.; Represented industrial agricultural producer in lawsuits involving nuisance and negligence claims.; Represented homeowners in arbitration of residential construction defect disputes.; Class Action Matters: Represented municipality in connection with tax refund putative class action.; Represented bank in connection with data-breach consumer class action.; Represented purchaser of non-public REIT in connection with investor's class action lawsuit.; Insurance Matters: Represented insurer in connection with coverage and direct action litigations.; FOIA Matters: Represented private equity clients on disclosure obligations under FOIA and state open records (Sunshine) laws.; Represented clients and corporate colleagues on negotiations with investors/LPs related to confidentiality provisions.; Pro Bono Matters: Represented non-profit organization in connection with internal fraud investigations.; Represented indigent clients in connection with 1983 and FTCA litigations in SDNY and 2d Cir.; Represented non-profit organization in connection with Fair Housing Act litigation in SDNY.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Walker prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP
ISLN:
1000857850

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Location

  • Atlanta, GA
    Terminus 200 , Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500
    Atlanta, GA 30305

    678-553-2324 Phone
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