profile image

Richard A. Kirby

FisherBroyles LLP

Mr. Richard Kirby is a partner in the Securities Litigation, Public Policy Litigation and FinTech/Blockchain Practice Groups in the FisherBroyles, Washington, DC office. He litigates complex corporate, securities, bankruptcy and administrative law issues at all levels of the federal court system, including the Supreme Court.

He also represents clients before the Securities and Exchange Commission, Justice Department, state and self-regulatory organizations in enforcement investigations and in parallel private securities fraud and derivative actions.

Prior to joining FisherBroyles, Mr. Kirby was a partner at several law firms, most recently at Baker & McKenzie and K&L Gates. He has represented clients in most of the major recent broker-dealer liquidations under the Securities Investor Protection Act, including Lehman Bros. and Bernard L. Madoff Investments Securities.

He specializes in representing victims of Ponzi schemes, and oversaw the recovery of substantial amounts for victims, including in the Bayou Group fraud. In the Madoff liquidation proceedings, he represents victims defending clawback claims by the liquidation trustee. He also represents clients in defending SEC fraud and market manipulation investigations, insider trading and violations of SEC securities offerings rules.

Mr. Kirby previously served in the Office of the General Counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC where he briefed and argued more than 50 major securities law cases in the federal courts of appeals. At the SEC he concentrated on issues involving SEC enforcement efforts to obtain ancillary equitable relief through receiverships and disgorgement. In addition, he oversaw all SEC participation in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

In addition to his SEC litigation practice, Richard counsels companies on managing risk in connection with transactions in cryptocurrencies, including ICOs.

Education:

  • Catholic University Columbus School of Law, JD, 1974
  • Lehigh Unversity, BS Chem. Engr., 1971

Bar Admissions:

  • Maryland
  • District of Columbia

Cost

Rate : $$$

What types of cases Attorney Richard A. Kirby & FisherBroyles LLP can handle?
FisherBroyles LLP can handle cases related to laws concerning Mediation, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Appeals, White Collar Crime. We manually verify each attorney’s practice areas before approving their profiles and reviews on our website.
Where is FisherBroyles LLP located?
FisherBroyles LLP is located at 1200 G St NW #800, Washington, DC 20005, USA. You can reach out to FisherBroyles LLP using their phone line (202) 236-2854. You can also check their website fisherbroyles.com.
How much would it cost to hire FisherBroyles LLP?
Richard A. Kirby lawyer charges are specific to each case. However, they work with contingency fees and its ranges from $$ to $$$. They also provide free consultation [and no obligation quotes] if you are interested to hire.
Are Richard A. Kirby reviews trust-able?
We have the ratings and reviews moderation team who checks and verifies every review submitted on our website manually. You can trust all the reviews you see on Richard A. Kirby lawyer profile listing.

Rate and write a review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Is this your profile?Claim it now.

Make sure your information is up to date.
FisherBroyles LLP
1200 G St NW #800, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Get directions
diamond elite badge
profile image

Robert L. McKenna III

4.8
Huntington Beach, California, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Tyler Nicoll

0.0
Naples, Florida, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Lina Stillman

4.9
New York, New York, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

David Centeno

4.5
New York, New York, US
Advertisement