Rick Houghton
About Rick Houghton
Rick Houghton is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Rick Houghton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Energy Law
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: Murphy Ball Stratton LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Houston, TX
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