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We are an experienced Austin-based law firm dedicated to providing practical legal solutions for growing businesses. Our team brings over 300 years of combined legal experience serving mid-sized businesses in Central Texas, prioritizing clear communication, hard work, and fairness in all our client relationships. We focus on understanding the unique needs of business owners and CEOs, offering comprehensive legal representation across corporate law, employment, intellectual property, and business litigation. Our approach emphasizes proactive problem-solving to protect clients from litigation risks while maintaining the highest ethical standards. We balance professional excellence with personal service, treating clients, colleagues, and adversaries with respect.Our commitment extends beyond legal work to active community involvement through nonprofit support and local government engagement. Founded by attorneys who previously worked at large firms, we chose to build a practice centered on meaningful client relationships and the long-term success of Central Texas businesses. Our attorneys' prior experience with public companies informs our strategic counsel for mid-market clients. We help businesses navigate complex legal challenges from formation to succession planning, ensuring alignment with both legal requirements and business objectives. Our community-focused ethos drives us to contribute to the economic development and sustainability of the regions we serve.
Services
Business Litigation
Corporate and Securities
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Real Estate Law
Business Transactions
Succession Planning
Partner Disputes
Highlights and features
- We offer 300+ years of combined legal experience serving mid-sized businesses
- Our client-focused approach prioritizes clear communication and practical solutions
- We maintain active community involvement through local organizations
- Our attorneys uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity
- We provide comprehensive legal services across multiple business law specialties
What people say
Experienced attorneys
Client-focused approach
Excellent legal representation
Community involvement
Ethical standards
Services
Business Litigation
Our seasoned litigation team resolves business disputes through negotiation, mediation, or courtroom representation. We focus on achieving practical business outcomes while minimizing disruption to operations. Our experience covers contract disputes, partner disagreements, and complex commercial litigation.
Corporate and Securities
We assist businesses with entity formation, capital raising, and securities compliance. Our services include structuring corporate transactions, drafting governance documents, and advising on regulatory requirements for public and private companies.
Employment Law
Our employment attorneys help businesses navigate labor laws, create compliant HR policies, and resolve workplace disputes. We provide guidance on executive compensation, non-compete agreements, and defense against employment litigation.
Intellectual Property
We protect clients' innovations through trademark registration, patent filings, and copyright enforcement. Our services include drafting non-disclosure agreements and litigating IP infringement cases to safeguard business assets.
Business Transactions
We guide businesses through mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. Our services include due diligence, contract negotiation, and strategic planning to ensure smooth business transitions and maximize value.
People
Dan Richards
Founding Partner
Experienced business attorney with decades of corporate law expertise. Previously worked at major law firms before co-founding RRS to provide personalized legal solutions for mid-sized businesses in Central Texas.
David Rodriguez
Founding Partner
Seasoned litigator specializing in business disputes and corporate governance. Brings extensive experience from large firm practice to deliver practical legal solutions while maintaining community involvement.
Paul Skeith
Founding Partner
Corporate law expert focusing on business transactions and securities compliance. Committed to ethical representation and helping Central Texas businesses achieve sustainable growth through strategic legal counsel.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in business litigation, corporate law, employment law, intellectual property, real estate transactions, and business succession planning for mid-sized companies.
How long have you served Austin businesses?
Our attorneys have over 300 years of combined experience serving Central Texas businesses, with the firm's founding partners previously practicing at major law firms before establishing RRS.
What makes your firm different?
We combine large-firm expertise with personalized service, focusing on understanding clients' unique needs while maintaining strong community ties and ethical standards.
Do you handle business disputes?
Yes, our experienced litigation team resolves business disputes through negotiation, mediation, and courtroom representation, prioritizing practical solutions that protect client interests.
How do you approach client relationships?
We build strong partnerships through clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and tailored legal strategies that align with each client's business objectives and risk tolerance.
