Patrick S. Richter

Patrick S. Richter is a Principal and the Office Litigation Manager of the Austin, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice consists of representing employers in all aspects of the employment relationship, from preventive counseling and advice, to drafting and negotiating contracts, to litigation.

Mr. Richter has significant litigation experience involving federal and state employment and labor statutes, intellectual property and trade secrets, covenants not to compete, stock option agreements, employment contracts, and wrongful discharge claims.

He is a frequent speaker before business and employer associations, including the Austin Bar Association. Mr. Richter is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He graduated from University of Houston Law School with honors and was an Associate Editor of the Houston Law Review.

Pro Bono and Community Involvement

•Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, South Central Texas Chapter, Board of Trustees Member (2013-2019)
•Team Mercy Project, Member
•Wounded Warrior Project, Pro Bono Volunteer

Patrick S. Richter In the News

Jackson Lewis' Recently Elevated and Promoted Attorneys Spotlighted

April 28, 2020 • Law360

Jackson Lewis Announces 43 Newly Elevated Principals

January 3, 2020 • Jackson Lewis

Jackson Lewis' Recently Elevated and Promoted Attorneys Spotlighted

November 15, 2019 • Law360

Patrick S. Richter Blog Posts

Labor & Collective Bargaining

The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat: Illinois Home Health Aides Must Sue Individually To Recoup Fair Share Fees

October 25, 2017
Benefits Law Advisor

THE FULL FIFTH CIRCUIT WILL RE-VISIT THE STANDARD OF REVIEW IN DENIAL OF BENEFITS CASES

July 12, 2017
Benefits Law Advisor

THE FIFTH CIRCUIT CALLS INTO QUESTION ITS STANDARD OF REVIEW IN ERISA DENIAL OF BENEFITS CASES

May 17, 2017