Richard Dodd

Richard Dodd is a seasoned personal injury attorney and partner at Cappolino, Dodd & Krebs, LLP, in Cameron, Texas. With more than four decades of experience under his belt, he has been a steadfast advocate for clients nationwide, tackling cases that range from mesothelioma and asbestos-related cancers like lung and gastrointestinal to car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, construction mishaps, toxic exposure claims and wrongful death lawsuits. 

Mr. Dodd has earned admiration from both his colleagues and clients for his relentless yet principled approach to legal representation, always striving to ensure his clients receive the respect they deserve. He brings a depth of experience and a relentless advocacy to every asbestos-related challenge his clients face.

A fellow of both the College of the State Bar of Texas and the American College of Legal Medicine, Mr. Dodd is also an active member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He served as a charter member of the Opioid Litigation Group and sits on the Leaders Forum of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). 

Within AAJ, Mr. Dodd contributes to the Products Liability, Professional Negligence, Motor Vehicle, Toxic & Environmental and Pharmaceutical sections, and he is affiliated with specialized groups including the Birth Trauma Litigation Group, the Medical Negligence Information Exchange and the Brain Injury Association.

Licensed to practice in Texas, Pennsylvania, New York and Arkansas, Mr. Dodd maintains a strong presence in his local legal community through the Milam County Bar Association. He has devoted more than 1,200 hours to continuing legal education – far exceeding the state requirement – and has refined his trial techniques at the Trial Advocates College of Texas and Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers Seminar.

Mr. Dodd’s professional excellence has been recognized repeatedly by his peers. He is one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators and is listed among the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys’ “10 Best Attorneys.” His commitment to rigorous preparation and his distinguished record in high-exposure litigation make him a formidable advocate for those injured by asbestos and other hazardous exposures.