Richard Lionberger – Richard Lionberger, Attorney

Richard L. Lionberger | Corporate Attorney | Denver, Colorado

Richard Lionberger is an experienced corporate attorney with the practical mind of an engineer. He provides business transaction and corporate counsel services to all sizes of businesses and serves as U.S. counsel to international companies with subsidiaries or operations in the U.S.

Business Philosophy

A good relationship with a client doesn’t happen overnight. Richard Lionberger believes in the value of relationships in meeting a company’s legal needs. By getting to know the people behind the business, and the company’s strategic plans, Richard can provide long-term help to companies of every size. He gives every client his personal attention. He takes the time to truly know the business, people, culture, and priorities of each client, putting their needs first and helping them achieve their goals.

Legal Experience

With over 35 years of experience practicing law, and decades serving as in-house general counsel for publicly traded, multinational companies Richard has a vast knowledge of the challenges companies face. He has helped both small businesses and large corporations overcome legal and regulatory obstacles to meet their plans and goals. He has served both in the capacity of the company’s corporate general counsel and on a per-project basis giving assistance to in-house staff.

Engineer’s Mindset

Richard didn’t start out with an eye on practicing law. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University, and spent the first five years of his professional career as a drilling and production engineer, drilling offshore wells for oil and gas companies. Now he brings that engineer’s mindset to his legal work, helping businesses in the oil and gas industries, international shipping business, and other sectors with maritime matters and business transactions alike.

Global Perspectives for Clients in Denver, Colorado and Worldwide

In 2018, Richard relocated his law practice to Denver, Colorado from the Houston, Texas area. While many of his clients remain the same, Richard now represents companies in both the Denver and Houston areas and around the world, addressing issues ranging from maritime matters to corporate transactions. He also provides legal concierge services to executives and key employees faced with a need for individual legal advice and representation.

Outside the Office

Moving to Denver has allowed Richard to indulge in passions unrelated to law as well. An avid outdoorsman, Richard enjoys hiking and outdoor photography, capturing wildlife images and landscapes from all around Colorado. If you’re in Colorado you might run across him at an alpine lake or on the summit of a peak. He volunteers with the Grand County Wilderness Group, assisting the U.S. Forest Service with maintaining trails and trailheads. He also works with an arm of the Denver Public Schools, volunteering to help refugees learn English as a second language.

Richard Lionberger, At a Glance

Professional Licenses & Associations

Colorado Bar Association (2018 – present)
Denver Bar Association (2018 – present)
State Bar of Texas (1980 – present)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Houston Maritime Arbitrators Association

Primary Practice Areas

Corporate General Counsel
Business Transactions
Maritime Law
International Law

Professional Experience

Richard L. Lionberger, Attorney (2013 – present)
Lionberger & Associates (2001 – 2013)
Royston, Rayzor Vickery & Williams, L.L.P. (1999 – 2010)
National Oilwell, Inc. (NYSE: NOI) (1998 – 1999)
- Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) (1992 – 1998)
- Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Lionberger & Associates (1985 – 1992)
Kaneb Services, Inc. (NYSE:KAB) and Subsidiaries (1980 – 1985)
- Kaneb Services, Inc., Attorney (1984 – 1985)
- Diamond M Company, Vice President, Contracts and Marketing (1983 – 1984)
- Kaneb Services, Inc., Attorney (1982 – 1983)
- Diamond M Company, Vice President, Legal (1980 – 1982)
Conoco, Inc. (1975 – 1977)
- Drilling Engineer
Pennzoil Company (1972 – 1975)
- Petroleum Engineer

Education

University of Texas, Juris Doctor (1979)
Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering (1972)

Volunteer Services

Colorado Bar Association, Natural Resources and Energy Law Section
Colorado Bar Association, Communications and Technology Section
Colorado Bar Association, International Section
Colorado Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Section
Denver Bar Association, Docket Committee
Grand County Wilderness Group
Denver Public Schools, English Second Language Tutor for Refugees

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Richard L. Lionberger | Corporate Attorney | Denver, Colorado

Global Perspectives for Clients in Denver, Colorado and Worldwide

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Richard Lionberger, At a Glance

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