July 2001 to present
Richard P. Bianchi, P.C. Real Estate transactions representing buyers, sellers and
lenders; Wills, Trust, Probate. Mediation and arbitration, including international. Over
1,000 cases mediated/arbitrated. Special Master and Expert Witness. Civil litigation of
all types.
January 1998 - July 2001
Bianchi & Lagarde, P.C. Significant practice in mediation and arbitration, including
international disputes. Civil litigation. Real Estate, residential and commercial. Special
Master. Expert Witness on attorneys fees.
June 1995 - December 1997
TransTexas Gas Corporation. General Counsel to NYSE Drilling/Exploration Company,
as well as affiliated pipeline and refinery companies. Responsible for 13 attorney Legal
Department, with primary focus on 100 plus case litigation docket, including numerous
multi-million dollar disputes both as plaintiff and defendant.
December 1990 - June 1995
Judge 333rd State District Court, Houston, Texas. Appointed by Governor. Elected to
four year term in 1992. Managed a civil docket of 1,200+ plus cases.
June 1986 - December 1990
Bivin & Bianchi. Real Estate, commercial transaction and civil litigation.
January 1979 - June 1986
Richard P. Bianchi. Attorney - General civil practice, including acting as general counsel
to a major Houston homebuilder.
May 1977 - January 1979
Adams Resources, Inc. In-house counsel for oil and gas exploration company.
Education
1974 B.A. in Political Science. University of Texas at Austin.
1977 Juris Doctorate. South Texas College of Law
Board Certified - Residential Real Estate Law - Texas Board of Legal
Specialization
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in the United States Federal Courts
for the Southern and Eastern Districts.
Professional Organizations
State Bar of Texas
Houston Bar Association
Corpus Christi Bar Association
Houston and Texas Bar Foundations
The Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism
Texas Mediator Credentialing Association: Credentialed Distinguished Mediator 2004
