Mr. Richard is a Juris Doctor graduate and attorney candidate with DK Legal Group, where he works under the supervision of licensed attorneys while completing licensure requirements in Texas. He is currently approved for bar admission in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Mr. Richard concentrates his practice in estate planning, business structuring, and private client services. He has drafted and advised on a wide range of transactional documents, including operating agreements, transfer restriction provisions, and multistate entity formations. His work includes designing and advising clients on optimal internal governance models for business succession and liability protection.

Mr. Richard’s practice includes working closely with clients to implement tax-conscious entity structures for partnerships, LLCs, and corporations. He places special emphasis on preparing clients for intergenerational transfers, business continuity, and legacy preservation. 

Mr. Richard also represents executors and trustees in probate and estate administration matters, including asset marshaling, valuation of estate holdings, and preparation of estate summaries for court and client review. He has assisted in litigation-adjacent matters, such as evaluating trust instruments, identifying fiduciary breaches, and coordinating strategies with co-counsel in contested estate disputes.

Mr. Richard’s legal background includes international commercial experience in Tokyo, Japan and corporate counsel fellowships for private and public institutions.  His experience gives him an understanding of complex compliance issues and global market dynamics, allowing him to advise clients with both local precision and international awareness. He holds certifications in risk management, compliance, and fair housing. 

Mr. Richard is conversational in both Spanish and Japanese and brings a multicultural perspective to his legal practice. Mr. Richard was a collegiate athlete and team captain at Southwestern College, where he played football at a nationally competitive level. He earned unanimous First Team All-Conference honors and was recognized as an AFCA All-American.  He earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from Southern University Law Center and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of International Law, Business, and Policy.

Mr. Richard enjoys international travel, staying active, and meaningful time with family. He is committed to faith, discipline, and becoming a trusted advocate for clients across diverse legal matters.