Richard D. Weaver - Houston, TX
Attorney at The Weaver Law Firm
Commercial Real Estate Lawyers in Houston, TX
1800 Bering Drive Suite 1050 Houston, TX 77057
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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22
Years
Experience
Houston Commercial Real Estate Lawyer
Updated: 05/08/2026
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Real Estate
- Residential Real Estate
- Construction Defects
- Commercial Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Richard Weaver, the Principal Attorney at The Weaver Law Firm, is double Board Certified in residential real estate law and commercial real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Weaver enjoys helping clients in a wide range of real estate matters. Individuals and businesses trust Mr. Weaver to help in matters pertaining to real estate disputes and transactions. Mr. Weaver was honored to serve the State of Texas after the Office of the Attorney General of Texas and the Texas Department of Transportation engaged Mr. Weaver as a testifying expert. Mr. Weaver has also been called on by other attorneys to service as a testifying expert on real estate law.
News outlets including but not limited to the Washington Post, KHOU 11, ABC 13 Houston, Univision, Fox 26 Houston and the Houston Chronicle interview Mr. Richard Weaver as a legal expert for his opinions on legal matters due to his experience. The Annual List of Top Attorneys published by Thomson Reuters has continuously recognized Mr. Weaver on their list. Thomson Reuters and Texas Monthly have continuously named Mr. Weaver as a “Super Lawyer” in their Top Attorneys publication, a distinction that is afforded to no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state of Texas.
Richard Weaver and The Weaver Law Firm have been recognized as one of the best law firms for Real Estate Law in Houston. This distinction was awarded by the Houston Chronicle’s "Best of the Best", as voted on by the Houston community.
The State Bar of Texas recognized Mr. Richard Weaver for exceeding the State Bar’s aspirational goal for serving the public good in their efforts to address the vast unmet legal needs of the public. The Texas Bar College of the State Bar of Texas granted upon Mr. Weaver, membership to its Society of Legal Scholars for leadership in the Texas legal community and legal education. Houstonia Magazine has recognized Mr. Weaver of one of Houston’s Top Lawyers. Avvo has provided Mr. Weaver with a 10.0 out of 10.0 rating based on his professional background, experience, and qualifications.
Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Mr. Richard Weaver with the AV Preeminent rating, which signifies the highest level of professional excellence for a lawyer, as determined by his peers. According to Martindale-Hubbell , the AV Preeminent rating reflects a lawyer's strong legal knowledge, ethical standards and communication skills. According to Martindale-Hubbell, this rating is a significant achievement, placing the lawyer among the top in his field.
Mr. Richard Weaver was also awarded the Judicial Edition of the AV Preeminent Attorney award. The Judicial Distinction award is based on evaluations specifically from judges who have recognized that Mr. Weaver achieved the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards. He is used to handling high-stakes deals and high-stakes litigation. When it comes to dealing with complex deals and complex litigation, clients call Mr. Weaver because he is known for matching big firm quality at reasonable costs.
Additionally, Richard Weaver was selected by Expertise.com after a comprehensive evaluation of reputation, experience, and professional excellence among Texas attorneys.
Mr. Richard Weaver has experience leading attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers as Ones to Watch and Super Lawyers. Mr. Weaver’s clients regularly provide 5 Star reviews on Yelp and 5 Star reviews on Google business reviews.
Mr. Richard Weaver has tried numerous jury and non-jury cases, providing him with a litigation background that translates to protecting clients in court and prior to litigation. He and the attorneys at The Weaver Law Firm represent clients in both state and federal courts, and before the Texas Court of Appeals.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- HYLF, Lifetime Fellow
- Super Lawyers, by Texas Super Lawyers – Thomson Reuters
- Awarded: AV Preeminent Rating® - Judicial Edition (Highest possible rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards)
Other Sources of Feedback About Richard D. Weaver
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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South Texas College of Law Houston,
Houston,
Texas
J.D.
Honors: Member, South Texas College of Law, Mock Trial Varsity Team
Honors: Best Speaker, Gallagher, Lewis, Downey & Kim - Mock Trial Competition
Honors: Undefeated Team, Advanced Civil Litigation - Mock Trial Competition
Honors: Q-Finalist, Gallagher, Lewis, Downey & Kim - Mock Trial Competition
Honors: Q-Finalist, Garland R. Walker - Mock Trial Competition
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South Texas College of Law Houston,
Houston,
Texas
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Non Legal Education
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Baylor University,
Waco,
Texas
B.A.
Major: English / Professional Writing
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Baylor University,
Waco,
Texas
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Member
Languages
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Spanish
Published Works
Articles
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Texas A&M study questions safety of drivers using voice-to-text technology., Financial Content, 2014
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Car accident preparation in Texas can reduce risk of legal issues., US Politics Today, 2014
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Cruise vacations are not always an adventure to paradise., Financial Content, 2013
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Fewer Texas motorcycle accident fatalities in 2012., Digital Journal, 2013
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"Invading Nicaragua: An Analysis of an Investment Opportunity" (Co-Author), Houston Commerce Magazine (Houston, Texas), March, 2004
- Cover Story: Interview with Massey Villarreal., Houston Commerce Magazine (Houston, Texas), April, 2004
- Keeping Safety Afloat on Texas Waterways, Hometown News [Waco], 1999
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2004
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified – Residential Real Estate Law
- Board Certified – Commercial Real Estate Law
Other Affiliations
- HYLF (Trustee, Board of Trustees)
- Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
- Galleria Chamber of Commerce (Past Member, Economic Development Committee)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Houston Bar Association (Member)
- Houston’s First Baptist Church, Member and Volunteer Leader
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Richard D. Weaver
Highlights
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3.9 Value
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3.9 Quality of Service
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3.9 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2019-2020Richard Weaver has been the go-to real estate lawyer for my business. He has experience in a wide rage of real estate and business law. He has assisted with setting up my real estate investment business, leases, disputes with tenants, handling situations that occur on my real property, construction and construction contracts and general counsel. I am grateful for his quick response an always looking out for my best interest, financially and otherwise.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2020I am new to the world of real estate investing. As I purchased a couple of new investment properties, I became overwhelmed with the amount of legalities involved, I literally signed 100 pages! I realized I needed to consult with an attorney and have him to review all the legal documents, to make sure I was protecting myself and my investments. Attorney Richard Weaver not only reviewed my purchase agreements and closing documents, he contacted title agents and made them comply when they were providing lackluster service and erroneous documents. I was thrilled to be able to say that "my attorney will handle that" as Richard is passionate about defending and protecting his clients! He even advised me with some investing tips as he is truly knowledgeable about everything real estate! Richard Weaver is my real estate attorney and, as a real estate investor, I feel confident in recommending him to anyone who needs sharp and thorough representation!
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Hired Attorney 2019I hired The Weaver Law Firm in early 2019 and was working with Matthew Williams from the very beginning. Mr Weaver and Mr. Williams parted ways and I went with Mr. Williams since I had been working with him from the start and he knew my case inside and out. Mr. Weaver didn’t like that I did that and called me trying to belittle me and threaten me if I went with Mr. Williams. Now that time has past he is now suing me and Mr. Williams. After I’ve paid The Weaver Law Firm well over $10k we only got to the discovery and nowhere else in the case due to Mr. Weaver charging me outrageous fees for stuff a legal assistant should’ve been doing but I was getting charged for everything at the Lawyer rate which is understandable for certain things but not everything like his firm was doing. If I could give this scum 0 stars I would but they only allow half stars.
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Consulted Attorney 2023Mr. Weaver is a lawyer's lawyer in real estate law. His knowledge of the code is exceptional, and his ability to think outside the box sets him apart from the pack. I highly recommend him.
Contact
1800 Bering Drive
Suite 1050
Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 713-572-4900
Fax: 713-513-5566
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.weaverlawyers.com
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