Orlando R. Rod Richmond,

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

5.0 (1 reviews)

Ridgeland, Mississippi

36+ years experience

Butler Snow LLP

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

601-948-5711

https://www.butlersnow.com/attorney/orlando-richmond

Renaissance at Colony Park, Suite 1400, 1020 Highland Colony Parkway, P.O. Box 6010, Ridgeland, MS 39157

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Bio

“Orlando Richmond is highly recognized for his skills as a trial attorney.” (Chambers USA Editorial, 2025, where Rod is ranked for Nationwide Product Liability & Mass Torts and Litigation: General Commercial – Mississippi) “He’s just phenomenal in the courtroom.” “He connects well with juries.” (Chambers USA Editorial, 2023) “Richmond was described by one industry competitor as having ‘one of the best courtroom presences in the industry’ ... ‘Rod is fantastic,’ enthuses a peer. ‘He is a former military man who doesn’t flinch at trying cases in very difficult, plaintiff-friendly venues like Atlantic City and Philadelphia, and he manages to bring a calm, pleasant demeanor to what could be very ugly proceedings. It works – he sways the juries.’” (Benchmark Litigation’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America Editorial, 2019)

Practice Areas

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Mid-South Super Lawyers®, Personal Injury: Defense, Products
Who's Who Legal: Product Liability Defence 2014
Clay County's Top 40 Over 40, Daily Times Leader, 2008
“Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation Magazine, 2013

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1989
Jackson State University, BA, graduated 1986

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Reviews

Jeffrey Campbell

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who delivers results under pressure

When our manufacturing company faced a complex product liability suit with significant potential exposure, we turned to Rod Richmond at Butler Snow. His 36 years of experience, particularly in defense-side product liability, were immediately evident. Rod’s strategic approach was meticulous; he dissected the technical aspects of the case with a clarity that our internal engineers admired. His reputation as a skilled trial attorney, noted by Chambers USA, is well-earned. He guided us through every deposition and motion, always prepared and unflappable. The result was a highly favorable settlement that protected our business interests without the risk of trial. Rod’s deep knowledge of Mississippi law and his national recognition in mass torts make him an invaluable asset. He is not just a brilliant lawyer but a trusted advisor.