As a member of the Tort, Transportation & Specialized Litigation Group, Richard focuses his practice on premises liability, insurance defense, catastrophic events and major claims (hurricane and flood) professional liability and trucking litigation. His hurricane and flood practice includes Hurricane Katrina (MS), Superstorm Sandy (NY and NJ), 2016 Louisiana Floods, Hurricane Irma (FL), Hurricane Harvey (TX), Hurricane Michael (FL), Hurricane Sally (FL), Edenville Dam Failure (MI) and Platt River Flood (NE).
Richard W. Sliman
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Insurance Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Gulfport.
Awarded Practice Areas
Insurance Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Gulfport.
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
226 Best Lawyers awards
Biography
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
226 Best Lawyers awards
Locations
Gulfport, Mississippi
Languages
- English
Education
- University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1991
- Louisiana State University, BS, graduated 1986
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- American Inns of Court - Fellow
- DRI - member
- Federation Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) - Member
- Mississippi Commission for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) - Vice-Chairman 2012-2013
- Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) - member
State Clerkships
- Mississippi - Supreme Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Insurance Law, Gulfport (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Insurance Law
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