Richard A. "Rick" Harris

Richard A. "Rick" Harris

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2027
Awarded Practice Areas
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Richard Harris Law Firm

1 Best Lawyers award

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Biography

Richard Harris Law Firm has served injured individuals and families throughout Nevada since 1982. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, the firm represents clients in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs matters, including motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death claims, and other serious injury cases. Over the decades, the firm has built a longstanding presence in the Nevada legal community through its commitment to client service and courtroom advocacy.

Richard Harris began his legal career in association with former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and later practiced in partnerships including Terry & Harris with William Terry and Mainor Harris with Randall Mainor. Attorneys affiliated with the firm have gone on to serve as Nevada District Court judges and have received recognition within the legal community, including Nevada Trial Lawyer of the Year honors awarded to partner Ben Cloward.

The attorneys at Richard Harris Law Firm have experience handling complex personal injury litigation and have pursued compensation for clients injured in accidents across Nevada. Through settlements and verdicts, the firm has recovered more than one billion dollars on behalf of injured clients and their families.

Works at
Richard Harris Law Firm

1 Best Lawyers award

Richard Harris Law Firm logo

Locations

Education

  • Pepperdine University, LL.M
  • Brigham Young University, B.A.
  • University of the Pacific, J.D., graduated 1980

Bar Admissions

  • Nevada, State Bar of Nevada, 1980
  • California, The State Bar of California, 1980

Affiliations

  • Outstanding Lawyers of America - Member
  • Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers - Member
  • Nevada Justice Association - Board of Governors
  • The Verdict Club - Platinum member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Badger Award, community service, Nevada

  • Justice Association Series on Continuing Legal Education

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