Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2027 
Richard Harris is the founding partner of the Richard Harris Law Firm, the largest and one of the oldest, highest rated and most respected law practices for the people in Nevada. The Firm has been helping injured people since 1982.
Award winning with national recognition, Richard Harris earned membership in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Best Attorneys of America, Best Lawyers, Elite Lawyers of America, Multi-Billion Dollar Law Firms, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Outstanding Lawyers of America, Super Lawyers and The Verdict Club as a Platinum Member.
Richard Harris and his partners have recovered over two billion dollars for their injured clients and families. A strong academic record in law school led to Richard Harris’ selection as a law clerk intern to Chief Justice John Mowbray of the Nevada Supreme Court. Mr. Harris is committed to legal education and taught Law Practice Management for 5 years as an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Boyd School of Law. He is Patron of the Nevada Justice Association Series on Continuing Legal Education named in his honor.
Mr. Harris received a post-J.D. LL.M degree (Master of Laws) in Dispute Resolution in 2009 from Pepperdine University School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. In 2010 the Nevada Justice Association selected Mr. Harris for the Badger Award, the association’s highest honor for public service. In 2015 the State Bar of Nevada appointed Richard Harris to the newly created Board of Personal Injury Specialization as an examiner. Richard Harris is a Board-Certified Personal Injury Specialist. In 2016 the Nevada Justice Association honored Richard Harris with its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
