Joshua Richardson joined Forrest Weldon Law Group in 2021 following his clerkship for the Honorable Amos L. Mazzant of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Since joining Forrest Weldon Law Group, Joshua has played a pivotal role as a member of the trial team having taken multiple cases to verdict.  Notably, he was integral in securing the third-largest jury verdict of 2023, amounting to $1.562 billion.

Joshua possesses a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in products liability litigation. His meticulous attention to detail and analytical approach to multifaceted legal challenges enable him to draft compelling briefs, devise effective litigation strategies, and achieve successful outcomes on critical legal issues. Whether conducting depositions or presenting arguments in court, Joshua is unwavering in his commitment to securing optimal resolutions on behalf of those he represents.

During his federal clerkship, Joshua gained behind-the-bench trial experience by aiding the Court through three jury trials and numerous hearings spanning various areas of the law including both civil and criminal matters.  Joshua draws on his clerkship experience to provide pragmatic and result-driven litigation strategies and to craft and deliver persuasive arguments for both judges and juries.

After earning his undergraduate degree with honors from Mississippi College, Joshua attended Baylor Law School where he graduated in the top ten percent of his class.  At Baylor, Joshua served as an executive editor for the Baylor Law Review and participated on Baylor’s Interscholastic Moot Court Team.  For his involvement and success, Joshua received the Brian J. Serr Excellence in Appellate Advocacy Award as well as a series of awards for his advocacy skills—both written and oral—for various competitions. Joshua also worked as a research assistant to distinguished Baylor Law School Professor James Underwood—writing extensively on improper joinder throughout the circuits.

While Joshua is licensed in Texas, his practice extends nationwide, and he has appeared on behalf of clients in state and federal courts throughout the country.

Admissions

• Texas (all state trial and appellate courts)
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Education

• Baylor University School of Law (2020) (J.D., cum laude)
• Mississippi College (2017) (BSBA—Accounting, magna cum laude)