About Daniel L.
Daniel L. Richards took a fairly traditional route into law. He completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University in 2009, then earned his J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law in 2014. Those years on the West Coast shaped both his legal training and his professional network.
After law school, Richards entered private practice. He has been an associate at Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP. The firm role placed him in a team environment where newer lawyers learn to handle complex files and work alongside more seasoned attorneys. Colleagues describe him as methodical and precise in his approach to case preparation and client communication.
Richards is licensed in Washington. He joined the Washington State Bar Association in 2014 and has maintained that membership since. He is also a member of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Washington, both memberships dating from 2014. Those affiliations indicate regular involvement in both local and federal practice circles.
Early in his career Richards handled matters that required attention to procedural detail. He has experience preparing filings for state courts and for matters that proceeded in the federal system. Participation in the Federal Bar Association signals experience with federal practice, including court procedures and rules that differ from state practice.
Colleagues and peers have noted Richards’ steady courtroom work and his willingness to take on assignments that require extensive document review and drafting. In client meetings he tends to prioritize clear explanations over legal jargon. That approach helps lay out options and next steps in a way clients can weigh alongside business and personal considerations.
Outside the office he participates in local bar activities that address professional standards and continuing legal education. His membership in regional bar organizations has provided access to seminars and panels on changes in court rules and developments in practice areas that affect clients across the region.
He currently practices law at Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP, handling matters in Washington state and the federal courts of the Western District of Washington.
