Michael Peter Ricchi, Business Attorney in Dallas, Texas
Over 7 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Family Law, and Litigation
AssociateatMccathern Pllc
Dallas, TX
Practicing business in Dallas since 2019.
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Michael Peter Ricchi is an associate based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and Litigation. Michael has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mccathern Pllc.
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- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- over 7 years
- Known for
- Business · Family Law · Litigation
- Handles Business, Family Law, and Litigation matters from Dallas, TX.
- Over 7 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michael Peter Ricchi: Michael Peter Ricchi is an associate based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and Litigation. Michael has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mccathern Pllc.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Michael takes on
Michael concentrates on business, family law, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Dallas, Texas
Michael takes business matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Dallas, Texas
Michael takes family law matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Dallas, Texas
Michael takes litigation matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Michael Peter Ricchi — business lawyer in Dallas
Michael Peter Ricchi is an associate based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and Litigation. Michael has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mccathern Pllc.
Michael Ricchi joined McCathern in 2019 as an associate attorney working predominantly with family law clients. A native of Collin County, Michael joined a rapidly growing Family Law practice that is the trusted source in North Texas for effective and caring representation in domestic litigation cases. In recognition of his work, Michael was named to the prestigious Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for Family Law in 2023 and 2024, for Family Law - Arbitration and Mediation in 2024, and for Commercial Litigation in 2024.
In addition to family law, Michael assists McCathern with its renowned Business and Commercial Litigation practice, gaining invaluable experience from the firm’s litigation work at the state and local level.
Michael graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2019. He was executive editor of the Journal of Animal and Natural Resources Law and competed for a year and a half on the Board of Advocates Trial Competition team.
While in law school, Michael clerked at a Michigan firm working primarily in family law and was a legal intern at The Nature Conservancy, where he conducted legal research and writing. In the summer of 2017, Michael was a transportation division law clerk with the Texas Attorney General’s office in Austin.
Before attending law school, Michael earned a B.S. in biology from Texas Tech University. While there, he was vice president of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and served as judicial board member of the Interfraternity Council. Before attending Texas Tech, Michael played Division I baseball at Presbyterian College. There he honed the abilities to work under pressure and as part of a team, skills he utilizes each day while serving clients at McCathern.
Michael believes strongly that to whom much is given, much is also required - a creed that aligns perfectly with McCathern’s goal of Improving People’s Lives. As a family law attorney and litigator, he works every day to give his very best to his clients so that they can navigate legal matters in the most effective and efficient way possible.
When not practicing, Michael enjoys watching Dallas Cowboys football and playing golf.
How Michael handles business matters
Michael Ricchi joined McCathern in 2019 as an associate attorney working predominantly with family law clients. A native of Collin County, Michael joined a rapidly growing Family Law practice that is the trusted source in North Texas for effective and caring representation in domestic litigation cases. In recognition of his work, Michael was named to the prestigious Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch…
The kind of cases Michael takes
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, family law, and litigation matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Michigan State University
Juris Doctor · 2019
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
Texas
2019 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at Juris Doctor in Michigan State University.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed Juris Doctor in Michigan State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Michael Peter Ricchi's office in Dallas
Michael's primary office is at Main Office, 3710 Rawlins Street, Suite 1600, Dallas, TX, 75219. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Mccathern Pllc
Main Office, 3710 Rawlins Street, Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75219
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How to hire Michael Peter Ricchi — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Dallas, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael Peter Ricchi
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Texas typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Dallas?
Michael is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Michael?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new business clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Dallas, Houston and Austin in Texas
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