About Thomas
Thomas Richardson earned his law degree at Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, receiving his J.D. in 1997. He arrived in the profession after law school at a moment when courtroom practice was changing fast. His legal education provided the foundation for a practice built around trial work.
After graduating, Richardson established himself in Arizona. Over the years he has worked exclusively as a trial lawyer. He has handled matters that require preparation for a contested hearing and the capacity to present a case before a judge or jury. His work has kept him in courtrooms across the state and tied closely to the procedural and evidentiary rules that shape live litigation.
Richardson’s approach to cases emphasizes preparation and practical advocacy. He spends time on the groundwork: developing themes, preparing witnesses, and testing arguments in motion practice. In the courtroom he focuses on clear presentation and timing. He also attends closely to jury processes, preferring to shape narratives that jurors can follow and assess. He is routinely involved in pretrial strategy, evidentiary disputes, and the tactical decisions that determine whether a case will be tried or resolved earlier.
Colleagues describe his practice as firmly centered on trial work. He handles the kinds of tasks a trial lawyer often faces: discovery disputes, witness preparation, drafting trial briefs, and arguing motions in open court. Richardson maintains an active presence in Arizona’s trial courts and continues to accept matters that require courtroom advocacy rather than purely transactional work. As of 2026, he practices as a trial lawyer in Arizona, focusing on courtroom litigation.
