Richard W. Hunnicutt, III

Richard W. Hunnicutt, III, is an accomplished trial attorney with more than three decades of courtroom experience representing injured individuals across Texas. He has personally tried over 250 jury trials and earned a reputation for clear strategy, strong advocacy, and disciplined preparation. His background includes work on both sides of litigation, giving him practical insight into negotiations, discovery, and trial presentation. He is widely respected for presenting complex issues in a direct, persuasive manner before judges and juries.

Richard built his legal foundation through rigorous academic training and competitive advocacy programs. He earned a B.A. from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, where he competed on a nationally ranked Intercollegiate Debate Team. He later earned his Juris Doctor from Baylor School of Law, Waco, Texas. While there, he distinguished himself through Order of the Barristers recognition and multiple moot court honors, including Best Moot Court Brief and Moot Court Officer roles during school.

Richard focuses his practice on high-stakes civil litigation involving automobile accidents, trucking collisions, premises liability, workplace accidents, and complex injury claims. His experience spans decades of trial work, allowing him to evaluate cases quickly and prepare them effectively for court. Clients benefit from his ability to anticipate defense strategies and pursue fair outcomes through disciplined advocacy, supported by detailed discovery, strong motions, and focused trial presentation from start to finish.

Richard’s career includes recognition for exceptional trial results and leadership within the legal community. His honors include Top Ten Trucking Trial Lawyers of 2018 from the National Trucking Trial Lawyers Association. He was part of teams securing the #1 Verdict in Texas 2017 for a Forklift Accident and the #1 Verdict in Texas for a Car Accident, along with a Top 10 Verdict in Texas for 2017.

Richard W. Hunnicutt, III, continues to apply his trial experience to guide injured clients through demanding legal challenges. He is known for clear communication, careful preparation, and a steady courtroom presence during complex litigation. By combining practical insight with disciplined advocacy, he helps clients pursue accountability and meaningful recovery. His work reflects a long-standing commitment to fairness, precision, and results-driven representation across Texas courts in jury trials and contested civil matters statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Thomas J. Henry Law
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Baylor School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Kansas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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