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Richard Marooney is one of the practice leaders of the firm’s Trial & Global Disputes practice. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried cases before juries, judges and arbitration panels. His practice focuses on complex litigation, securities, general commercial and international disputes in the financial services, accounting and energy industries. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants.
Chambers USA has identified Rich as one of the top litigators in New York, where it states that he is "a true trial lawyer - he's immediately credible." Benchmark Litigation ranks Rich as a National Practice Area Star. In 2017, Benchmark named him General Commercial Attorney of the Year and one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America. He has been recognized in Legal 500, as a Litigator of the Week by The American Lawyer, and has been named a New York Super Lawyer. Rich has served two terms on both the firm's Policy Committee and Compensation Committee. He currently is a member of the Diversity Committee.
J.D., Hofstra University, with distinction
B.A., Boston College, cum laude
New York
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Federal Bar Council
New York State Bar Association
Supreme Court Historical Society
June 8, 2022
Legal 500 United States 2022 Recognizes King & Spalding Practices and Lawyers Among the Top in the Nation
June 1, 2022
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes 188 K&S Lawyers and 75 K&S Practice Groups as Leaders in Their Fields
April 4, 2022
King & Spalding Named Top International Arbitration Practice Worldwide
Representing JP Morgan in litigation concerning hedge arrangements arising out Winter Storm Uri.
Represent private equity firm in AAA arbitration in a contractual dispute with a competing wind farm concerning wake impacts.
Representing Turbonomic, Inc. in DE Chancery concerning a dispute with a competitor arising out of IBM’s acquisition of Turbonomic.
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March 20, 2022
Delaware Chancery Court Issues Highly Anticipated SPAC-Related Decision
January 14, 2022
Delaware Chancery Court Issues Highly-Anticipated SPAC-Related Decision
March 12, 2020
Managing Securities Litigation Risks in a Time of Coronavirus Insecurities
June 8, 2022
Legal 500 United States 2022 Recognizes King & Spalding Practices and Lawyers Among the Top in the Nation
June 1, 2022
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes 188 K&S Lawyers and 75 K&S Practice Groups as Leaders in Their Fields
April 4, 2022
King & Spalding Named Top International Arbitration Practice Worldwide
Representing JP Morgan in litigation concerning hedge arrangements arising out Winter Storm Uri.
Represent private equity firm in AAA arbitration in a contractual dispute with a competing wind farm concerning wake impacts.
Representing Turbonomic, Inc. in DE Chancery concerning a dispute with a competitor arising out of IBM’s acquisition of Turbonomic.
See more
March 20, 2022
Delaware Chancery Court Issues Highly Anticipated SPAC-Related Decision
January 14, 2022
Delaware Chancery Court Issues Highly-Anticipated SPAC-Related Decision
March 12, 2020
Managing Securities Litigation Risks in a Time of Coronavirus Insecurities
June 8, 2022
Legal 500 United States 2022 Recognizes King & Spalding Practices and Lawyers Among the Top in the Nation
June 1, 2022
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes 188 K&S Lawyers and 75 K&S Practice Groups as Leaders in Their Fields
April 4, 2022
King & Spalding Named Top International Arbitration Practice Worldwide
J.D., Hofstra University, with distinction
B.A., Boston College, cum laude
New York
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Federal Bar Council
New York State Bar Association
Supreme Court Historical Society