About

Stephen Richard Ricks is a seasoned litigator with a focus on commercial litigation, general civil litigation, and employment law. Learn more about his background and experience below. Mr. Stephen Richard Ricks was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and later moved to Sugar Land, Texas in 1980. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Lamar University in 1988 before attending South Texas College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1993. Throughout his career, Mr. Ricks has been actively involved in various organizations and leadership roles. He was a graduate of the Leadership Montgomery County Class of 2014 and served as the Team Lead of the Employment Law Update for The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce in 2014. Additionally, he was a Director of the Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association from 1999-2000 and served on the Board of Directors for the Amarillo Area Adult Literacy Council from 1997-2000. As a dedicated litigator, Mr. Ricks tried his first case less than a month after receiving his law license. His successful trial experience spans federal and state courts, as well as binding arbitrations. His areas of expertise include general civil litigation, personal injury, commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance disputes, business valuation disputes, and employment law. Mr. Ricks is licensed to practice in all state courts in Texas, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. He is an active member of the State Bar of Texas, the Montgomery County Bar Association, and the Woodlands Bar Association. In conclusion, Stephen Richard Ricks is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer based in Houston, Texas, with a strong focus on commercial litigation, general civil litigation, and employment law.

Legal Issues

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

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Experience

• Director of Operations and Intake
  Potts Law Office, LLP
  2016

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Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Conditional Fees

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