Timothy A. Richard

An attorney who believes that being a lawyer is synonymous with being an advocate

“The practice of law is the business of worry transfer” is a quote that not only guided Tim’s classes in law school but is at the forefront of his practice today. Being a lawyer is a role that he takes very seriously, as he feels the responsibility of carrying his client’s problems and ensuring the right outcome, no matter the issue.

A graduate of The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Timothy A. Richard served as the Managing Editor of the Catholic University Law Review and was active in moot court. Outside of the classroom, Tim held internships with the Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney Office and with the Honorable Ryan T. Holte at the Court of Federal Claims.

Prior to joining ThompsonMcMullan, Tim clerked for the Judges of the 23^rd Judicial Circuit of Virginia in Roanoke, which he feels was the best way to enter the legal profession because he saw a variety of issues at every stage of litigation in his first year as a lawyer. He then served as a clerk for the Honorable Glen A. Huff with the Court of Appeals of Virginia, where he learned firsthand how the decisions at trial, of both lawyers and judges, impact cases on appeal.

In his litigation practice with ThompsonMcMullan, Tim tries cases in general district court, prepares and argues motions in state and federal court, and represents clients in both the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. In his appellate practice, he regularly appears in the Fourth Circuit and the Supreme Court of Virginia and has argued in the Court of Appeals of Virginia. Tim also regularly presents CLEs to regional bar associations and practice-based organizations on appellate procedures.

Tim lives in Midlothian with his wife Megan and, when not behind his desk or in a courtroom, can be found traveling, running, or cheering for the New England Patriots.