Richard Smith

Richard's association with Attwood Marshall Lawyers commenced in 2000 when he was briefed in matters while practising as a barrister in Sydney.

He changed roles from barrister to solicitor in 2003 before moving to the Far North Coast of New South Wales in 2005, and his association with Attwood Marshall Lawyers has continued ever since.

Richard brings to the firm all the skills as an advocate gained in that time. Richard has appeared in matters as an advocate both as a barrister and as a solicitor, so he is well experienced in matters of a complex and lengthy nature.

An important factor for clients engaging Attwood Marshall Lawyers for a criminal matter is the vast resources available for use by Richard in case-managing a matter. If he is unavailable for contact due to a court commitment, he is always informed when a client requests contact, and he responds promptly.

Richard has had extensive involvement in thoroughbred racing and breeding. He has appeared for, and acted on behalf of, owners, trainers and jockeys.

Richard has appeared as an advocate in the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, District Court and Local Courts in New South Wales and in the Supreme, District and Magistrates’ Courts in Queensland, in over three thousand matters ranging from hearings running up to six weeks, to those completed in a short time in the Local and Magistrates’ Courts.

As well as court appearances, Richard has participated in numerous mediations and settlement conferences, both formal and informal, and dispute resolution in respect of all types of legal matters.

Richard has a reputation as a skilful negotiator which included his time working for a government agency in New South Wales prior to his admission as a barrister in 1985.