Richard W. Mear

Arizona

The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A.
1850 North Central Avenue
Suite 2400
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Tel: 602-322-4143

Email: rmear@cavanaghlaw.com
Web: www.cavanaghlaw.com

Richard Mear’s litigation practice is driven by his desire to obtain effective and efficient results for his clients. His common sense approach is grounded in a complete immersion in his clients’ businesses, goals and products.

Richard’s practice includes defending corporations in product liability matters (including medical devices), toxic tort matters involving asbestos and benzene exposure and premises liability matters. He also has significant experience in cases involving transportation/trucking claims, construction defect claims, professional liability, medical malpractice, and in commercial business disputes involving claims of officer and director liability.

Mr. Mear has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation including trial, mediation and arbitration.  He has first-chaired and second-chaired several jury and bench trials to defense verdicts. Mr. Mear first-chaired a month-long products liability trial in Federal Court and obtained a defense verdict for his client, despite the plaintiffs’ initial demand for $30 million and $12 million pre-trial demand. In February of 2017, Mr. Mear concluded a two-week jury trial to defense verdict, which included an award of Rule 68 sanctions.

Awards & Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated Attorney in Litigation, Products Liability and Construction Law
  • 2015 Top Rated Lawyer by The Arizona Republic

Representative Matters

  • Black v. Sensing Enterprises Inc., 2020 WL 7625306 (Ariz. App. Dec. 22,2020)
  • Guzman v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, 2017 WL 4337339 (D. Ariz. 2018)
  • Musical v Telesteps Inc., 2016 WL 3969426 (D. Ariz. July 25, 2016)
  • Monje v. Spin Master Inc., 2013 WL 2390625 (D. Ariz. 2013)
  • Microchip Technology Inc. v. State of Arizona, et al., 283 P.2d 34, 635 Ariz. Adv. Rep. 31 (App. 2012)
  • Pierce v. Laydon Leasing, Inc., 2011 WL1631931 (Ariz. App. 2011)
  • Microgroup Mfg. Inc. v. Sottera Inc., Superior Court of Arizona, 2011 WL 1896725 (February 8, 2011)
  • Caudillo v. City of Phoenix, 2010 WL 2146408 (Ariz. App. 2010)

The firm’s litigation practice includes extensive products liability experience to serve clients, from claims avoidance through trial.

Many attorneys at The Cavanagh Law Firm have developed a particular expertise in product liability litigation involving a wide range of products from small consumer items to complex medical devices and heavy industrial machinery. Our attorneys partner with clients and effectively manage all aspects of product liability matters from basic risk management planning to jury trials.

The Cavanagh Law Firm was founded in 1999 by a core group of 30 attorneys from many practice areas. This group shared a vision of forming a firm that would continue to abide by the principles of hard work, quality, integrity and superior client service espoused by the Firm’s namesake, Harry Cavanagh.

The Cavanagh Law Firm is committed to excellence in 45 practice areas including: appellate law, civil litigation, commercial litigation, construction litigation, environmental litigation, ERISA and employee benefits, estate planning and probate, immigration compliance, insurance, labor and employment litigation, real estate, tax planning and litigation. Our attorneys possess a wealth of experience in their chosen areas of practice and many are bar certified specialists in their practice area. Many of the firm’s attorneys have received an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell, the highest such rating available to any individual attorney.

The Cavanagh Law Firm serves clients locally and nationally. Attorneys within the firm litigate cases in the state and federal courts on all levels including the Supreme Court of the United States. They represent clients before a variety of administrative authorities at the city, county and state levels. Several of our attorneys are also admitted to practice in states other than Arizona, enabling the Firm to represent clients in many venues.

The Firm is a long-time participating member in The Harmonie Group, a national association of insurance risk defense lawyers.