Biography
Richard G. “Rick” Garza’s practice since 1987 has focused on representing employers in all aspects of employment-related matters, including formulating and drafting of employment contracts and policies and representing employers in administrative/investigation proceedings, state and federal trial and appellate courts. Rick’s depth of experience makes him a valuable resource to assist employers assess risk and formulate plans on how to deal with day-to-day employment issues. He also uses this base of experience to provide management training to human resources associations and client HR and management personnel.
Education
B.A., St. Mary’s University
J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas, 1983
Court Admissions
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas
Board Certifications
Labor and Employment Law
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Litigation – Labor & Employment, 2019-2023
- Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers, 2020-2022
- “Best S.A. Lawyers” List, San Antonio Scene, 2007, 2009, 2012-2014, 2017-2022
- Employment Litigation: Defense
- Labor & Employment
- State Bar of Texas
- Labor and Employment Law Section
- Litigation Section
November 17, 2022
NewslettersJW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – November 2022
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September 6, 2022
Attorney News‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List
Jackson Walker congratulates the 42 practicing attorneys in the San Antonio office who were included in Scene in S.A.’s 2022 “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.
August 18, 2022
NewslettersLabor & Employment Dispatch: August 2022
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August 18, 2022
Attorney News‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
August 12, 2022
Attorney NewsJackson Walker Congratulates 17 Attorneys Named to 2022 Lawdragon 500 Lists
Jackson Walker announces the selection of 17 attorneys to Lawdragon‘s lists of the 500 leading practitioners in bankruptcy and restructuring law and corporate employment law.
April 21, 2022
NewslettersJW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2022
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November 16, 2021
Attorney News‘Lawdragon’ Lists 15 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among 500 Leading Lawyers in Environmental, Energy, and Employment Law
Jackson Walker announces the selection of 15 attorneys to Lawdragon‘s list of the 500 leading practitioners in environmental and energy law and corporate employment law.
October 5, 2021
NewslettersJW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – October 2021
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September 3, 2021
NewslettersLabor & Employment Dispatch: September 2021
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August 30, 2021
Client ResultsJackson Walker Serves as US Counsel to Grupo Lamosa in Acquisition of Grupo Roca’s Flat Ceramic Division
Jackson Walker acted as U.S. counsel to Grupo Lamosa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of the world’s leading ceramic tile manufacturers, in the purchase of Grupo Roca’s flat ceramic division for $260 million. The transaction includes the acquisition of Tiles Investments and Holdings, SL and its subsidiaries, which have a presence in Spain, Brazil, and the United States.