Richard E. Griffin
Practice Areas
Experience
- Business Litigation
- Energy Litigation
- Environmental Litigation & Toxic Tort
- Insurance
- Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation
- Insurance Policyholder Defense
- Title Insurance & Title Company Litigation
Biography
Richard E. Griffin joined Jackson Walker in 1995 as a partner in the Litigation section when he and the attorneys of his former firm joined forces with Jackson Walker. As a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, he has had the privilege of being lead counsel in major litigation in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. His trial experience includes commercial litigation, products, professional and environmental liability, industrial accidents, insurance, coverage, and bad faith, surety, aviation, premises, truck and auto liability, and major energy related litigation. He also focuses his practice on mediation.
He has been a licensed pilot since 1957.
Education
B.S., Public Administration, University of Arkansas, 1963
J.D., University of Arkansas School of Law, 1963
Bar Admissions
Arkansas
Texas
Court Admissions
All Courts of the State of Arkansas
All Courts of the State of Texas
- Whoâs Who in American Law
- Outstanding Young Men in America
- Whoâs Who in Executives and Professionals, National Register Member
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2005-2026
- Business Litigation 2005-2006
- Commercial Litigation, 2006-2026
- Houstonâs Top Lawyers, H Texas magazine
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2005-2016
- Super Lawyer in Business Litigation, Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition
- Arkansas Senate, 1967-1971
- Arkansas Department of Corrections
- Appointed by Governor Dale Bumpers, 1972- 1984
- Chairman, 1978- 1984
- Board of the First State Bank of Crossett, Chairman, 1974-Present
- Crossett Chamber of Commerce, President
- Crossett Airport Commission
- Continuing Legal Education Seminars in Arkansas and Texas, Speaker
- Lone Star Flight Museum, Financial Committee
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – Houston Texas South Stake, Public Affairs Committee
- The American, Arkansas, Texas and Houston Bar Associations
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
- Arkansas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Federal Rules of Evidence Committee
- Defense Research Institute
- The American Board of Trial Advocates
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Stalwart Member
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 106 âOnes to Watchâ
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.
Attorney News • August 21, 2025
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 15, 2024
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 17, 2023
‘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.
Attorney News • August 18, 2022
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 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.
Attorney News • August 19, 2021
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 25 “Ones to Watch”
Jackson Walker congratulates the 164 attorneys who were selected by their peers as Best Lawyers, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 25 Ones to Watch, across 6 offices and 66 specialty practice areas.
Attorney News • August 20, 2020
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 109 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2020 Edition, With Eight Named “Lawyers of the Year”
Jackson Walker congratulates our 109 attorneys named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America 2020 list, including eight attorneys who were named “Lawyers of the Year.”
Attorney News • August 14, 2019
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 98 Jackson Walker Attorneys
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. For over three decades, recognition in Best Lawyers has been regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, since an attorney cannot pay to be listed.
Attorney News • August 16, 2018
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 94 Jackson Walker Attorneys
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 94 Jackson Walker attorneys in its 2018 edition. 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.
Attorney News • August 15, 2017
Recognition & Accolades
- Whoâs Who in American Law
- Outstanding Young Men in America
- Whoâs Who in Executives and Professionals, National Register Member
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2005-2026
- Business Litigation 2005-2006
- Commercial Litigation, 2006-2026
- Houstonâs Top Lawyers, H Texas magazine
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2005-2016
- Super Lawyer in Business Litigation, Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition
Community Involvement
- Arkansas Senate, 1967-1971
- Arkansas Department of Corrections
- Appointed by Governor Dale Bumpers, 1972- 1984
- Chairman, 1978- 1984
- Board of the First State Bank of Crossett, Chairman, 1974-Present
- Crossett Chamber of Commerce, President
- Crossett Airport Commission
- Continuing Legal Education Seminars in Arkansas and Texas, Speaker
- Lone Star Flight Museum, Financial Committee
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – Houston Texas South Stake, Public Affairs Committee
- The American, Arkansas, Texas and Houston Bar Associations
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
- Arkansas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Federal Rules of Evidence Committee
- Defense Research Institute
- The American Board of Trial Advocates
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Stalwart Member