J.D., The University of Tulsa College of Law, 1997
B.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1992
Richard is a shareholder in the Firm’s Litigation practice group.
In his 25 plus-years as a litigator, Richard has served as lead counsel in hundreds of matters and has served a wide variety of clients, including professional sports arenas and teams, automotive dealerships, commercial real estate landlords and tenants, event marketers, manufacturers, a market research firm, entertainers and real estate developers.
Richard practices in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy courts. Richard also has extensive experience in arbitrating disputes before various ADR providers, including the American Arbitration Association and JAMS.
Richard received his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Southern California. Richard received his J.D., With Honors, from the University of Tulsa College of Law, where he served as a Notes and Comments Editor for the Tulsa Law Journal.
In his free time, Richard hikes, runs, skis, plays golf, fishes and plays guitar … all with varying degrees of competence. More than anything, Richard enjoys spending time with his family.
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July 16, 2025
Weintraub Tobin hosted its internal mock trial on June 27, 2025. Designed to help associates refine their courtroom skills while under the expert supervision of more senior attorneys, the mock trial included key elements of real litigation. Over 30 participants joined from across all offices and ranks, including shareholders, associates,…
January 22, 2025
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Richard D. Buckley, Jr. as a shareholder to the Firm. A tenured litigator with over 25 years in practice, Richard has served as lead counsel in hundreds of matters for a wide variety of clients, including professional sports arenas and teams, automotive dealerships, commercial…
A consent agreement can be a powerful tool to overcome a USPTO likelihood-of-confusion refusal—but only if it’s done right. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley discuss the TTAB’s precedential decision in In re Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, where the Board rejected…
You came up with a clever brand name in a foreign language—great! But did you know it might be refused by the USPTO? In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down what a doctrine is, how trademark examiners apply it, and other important considerations for choosing foreign-language marks. Watch…
Can you use a celebrity’s voice or image in your work? What about AI-generated versions? On this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley explore the right of publicity—how it protects names, likenesses, voices, and what happens when you cross the line. Watch this episode on YouTube or listen to this podcast episode…
Who owns the rights when you co-create something? It’s not always as simple as you think. On this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley dig into: Joint authorship Work-for-hire rules Why every collaboration needs paperwork Avoid disputes before they derail your project. Watch this episode on YouTube or listen to the…
From podcast names to iconic sounds, trademarks shape the entertainment world. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down what trademarks are, how to get one, and why creators must protect their brand. A must-listen for anyone building a name in entertainment. Watch this episode on YouTube or listen to…
