Senior Counsel

Dallas

Office:

rkim@buchalter.com

Bar Admissions

Texas, New Jersey, New York

Overview

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Richard Kim is a Senior Counsel in the Firm’s Dallas office and a member of the Litigation practice group.

Mr. Kim is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in commercial litigation and business governance. With a proven record of success, Mr. Kim has played a pivotal role in significant cases, including a qui tam healthcare trial that resulted in a favorable judgment. He has also represented clients in complex legal matters, such as construction litigation, , royalty disputes, common law fraud, trademark infringement, financial services, and securities litigation

Mr. Kim possesses specialized expertise in eDiscovery, overseeing the complete lifecycle of electronically stored information from collection through production. He has managed eDiscovery teams in high-profile cases, including multi-jurisdictional litigation, and has developed eDiscovery policies and procedures to streamline firm workflows. With substantial experience in drafting artificial intelligence policies, data privacy usage models,  negotiating client contracts, developing case strategies, and addressing subpoena compliance and regulatory information requests, Mr. Kim takes a meticulous, client-focused approach to every matter. His deep understanding of both legal and technological aspects of litigation makes him an invaluable asset to clients seeking skilled representation in complex and multifaceted legal matters.

  • Represented defendant in a class action lawsuit filed by landowners alleging underpayment of royalties from natural gas production.
  • Represented the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) in litigation centered on allegations of misrepresentations regarding the underwriting standards of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which led to significant financial losses during the 2008 financial crisis. Following a non-jury trial, U.S. District Judge Denise Cote ruled in favor of the FHFA.
  • Represented relator in a qui tam action involving Medicare fraud; secured a jury verdict finding the defendant liable, resulting in nearly $3 million in actual damages.

Admissions

  • Texas
  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Education

  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.A., Finance

  • Served as Executive Committee Member of the New York State Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section.
  • Served as Treasurer of non-profit organization in New Jersey.

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