Richard A. Anderson

Attorney Richard A. Anderson serves of counsel to Burleson, Pate & Gibson, L.L.P., law firm in Dallas, Texas. Nationally ranked as among the preeminent trial lawyers in the country, Mr. Anderson holds his board certification as a criminal law specialist from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and he provides outstanding counsel and support to clients throughout Dallas and beyond who stand accused or are under investigation for any type of white collar crime or other federal offense.

Over the course of his legal career spanning more than 47 years, Mr. Anderson has achieved considerable success advocating for his clients in state and federal courts across his region. From his efforts, he has secured numerous dismissals, acquittals and reductions of charges for the accused, and he has gained a reputation for his unmatched legal knowledge, superior trial skills and unwavering commitment to his clients.

Honored for his impeccable professionalism and service, Mr. Anderson has earned an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell along with consistent recognition from The Best Lawyers in America. He also received the President's Award from the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association a total of five times, and he was inducted into the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Hall of Fame. He has also received an Award of Excellence from the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the State Bar of Texas.

A 1970 graduate of Southern Methodist University, Mr. Anderson returned to his alma mater and obtained his Juris Doctor from the Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1973. He holds his admission to practice in Colorado and Texas as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th and 11th Circuits and the U.S. Supreme Court.

A leader in his legal community, Mr. Anderson has held a number of leadership roles and served on various committees for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the State Bar of Texas, the Dallas Bar Association and the Dallas County Criminal Bar Association, among many others. He has also published articles and conducted lectures and continuing legal education seminars on a variety of topics related to criminal defense, effective appellate advocacy and other subjects.

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