Director Richard L. Hathaway of Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC. - Dallas, TX
Richard L. Hathaway is a prominent director at Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC in Dallas, Texas, with over two decades of trial experience handling high-stakes bet-the-company litigation, trade secret misappropriation, complex breach of contract disputes, and multi-million-dollar commercial arbitrations.
High-Stakes Commercial Trial and Bet-the-Company Litigation in Dallas
Located in Downtown Dallas at Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC, Director Richard L. Hathaway is a formidable courtroom advocate with more than twenty years of complex commercial trial experience. Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2001 after graduating from St. Mary's University School of Law, Richard has established an enviable track record defending and prosecuting critical business claims across Texas state courts, federal district courts, and national arbitration venues. Selected as one of America's Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators and repeatedly honored as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine, he represents diverse clients spanning emerging proprietors, corporate executives, and Fortune 500 multinationals. When high-value commercial assets, proprietary technologies, or corporate reputations are at risk, enterprises seek to find an attorney who combines aggressive courtroom strategy with exceptional tactical precision.
Comprehensive Business Litigation and Dispute Capabilities
Functioning as seasoned business litigation lawyers, contract lawyers, and business and real estate lawyers, Richard Hathaway provides strategic advocacy across high-exposure commercial sectors:
- Breach of Contract and Commercial Disputes: Prosecuting and defending complex contract claims as dedicated contract lawyers, resolving supply chain defaults, vendor disputes, partnership deadlocks, and indemnification issues.
- Trade Secret Defense and Restrictive Covenants: Protecting business innovation by enforcing non-competition covenants, non-solicitation pacts, and trade secret claims, including obtaining multi-million-dollar arbitration awards for corporate victims of industrial espionage.
- Construction Defect and Development Litigation: Defending commercial contractors, owners, and developers in high-stakes construction disputes, mechanic lien enforcements, surety claims, and delay damages.
- Corporate Governance and Fiduciary Duty Claims: Representing corporate directors, officers, and majority stakeholders in shareholder oppression actions, officer liability claims, and internal ownership divorces.
Courtroom Mastery in State, Federal, and Arbitration Forums
Richard Hathaway practices before all United States District Courts in Texas as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, alongside extensive representation in American Arbitration Association and FINRA proceedings. He is renowned for crafting dispositive motions, securing anti-SLAPP dismissals, defending critical appeals, and dismantling opponent claims during cross-examinations. His trial readiness alters the entire trajectory of dispute resolution, ensuring clients enter settlement negotiations or courtroom trials from positions of undeniable strength.
Professional Leadership and Firm Bench Strength
Beyond the courtroom, Richard is active in the Dallas Bar Association, mentoring young attorneys and judging mock trial competitions. Clients benefit directly from the full institutional backing of Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC, a prestigious Texas law firm founded in 1992 holding an AV Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and national rankings in Best Law Firms.
Decisive Advocacy When Everything Is on the Line
Whether your company urgently requires emergency injunctive relief to safeguard trade secrets or you need to hire a business litigation lawyer in Dallas for a bet-the-company trial, Richard L. Hathaway provides the decisive representation necessary to achieve optimal commercial results.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the bustling City Center District in Downtown Dallas, surrounded by landmarks, plazas, and major corporate headquarters.
Building Location
The firm's offices are inside Santander Tower (formerly known as Thanksgiving Tower), an iconic 50-story Class A glass-and-steel skyscraper. The landmark building features a dramatically renovated lobby and sits near Thanks-Giving Square.
Parking Details
On-site secure parking is available in the building's multi-level subterranean parking garage, featuring covered parking and executive valet services for visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Red Line (Central Business District); nearest stop is at Akard Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance of Santander Tower. Check in with security in the beautifully renovated modern lobby, and take the high-rise passenger elevators to the 37th floor to reach Suite 3700.