Richard articled with the firm in 2006 and became a partner in 2009.  Richard practices primarily out of the firm’s Ponoka and Rimbey offices.  His practice areas include Real Estate & Mortgages, Wills & Estates, Corporate Law and Commercial transactions.  He is an alumni of the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox, Saskatchewan, where he graduated with honours.

Richard commenced his post-secondary studies at St. John’s University (“SJU”) in Minnesota where he graduated Magna Cum Laude obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Richard also played NCAA hockey at SJU where he was named an NCAA All-American and Academic All-American in his senior year. At SJU Richard was also team Rookie of the Year in his rookie season, a 4-time All-Conference selection, 2-time team MVP and set school goaltending records in a variety of categories including career wins and career minutes played.

Richard attended law school at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law where he graduated in 2006 prior to commencing his articles with the firm.  Richard now coaches hockey in his spare time and has coached at levels ranging from Bantam AAA to Junior.  Richard was named the AMBHL Coach of the Year in 2007, CJHL Coach of the Year in 2012, and enjoys coaching each spring in the Team Alberta program with Hockey Alberta.  Richard also enjoys golf, skiing, and spending time with his wife Lacey and basset hound Abigail.