Phil R. Richards
About Phil R. Richards
Phil R. Richards is a lawyer based in Tulsa, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Phil R. Richards is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation
Education: University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Tulsa, OK
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