Richard K. Rick Walker

Appellate Practice

3.0 (1 reviews)

Scottsdale, Arizona

50+ years experience

Walker & Peskind PLLC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

480-483-6336

https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/richard-k-rick-walker/16606

8777 East Via de Ventura, Suite 396, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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Bio

Richard K. Walker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice.Richard K., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Richard K. Walker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice.Richard K., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Richard K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Arizona

State Capital

Phoenix

Highest Court

Arizona Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Arizona

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Appellate Practice
Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Special Focus: Management

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005

Education

University of Kansas, J.D., graduated 1975

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Reviews

Patricia Roberts

3 months ago

Adequate representation for a complex contract dispute

My company retained Mr. Walker of Walker & Peskind to handle a significant breach of contract case with a former business partner. With his 50 years of experience and recognition in commercial litigation, we felt confident in his legal acumen. His analysis of the contractual language and the precedents from his appellate practice background was thorough and insightful. Ultimately, the matter was settled, which was a satisfactory outcome. However, the experience was not without its frustrations. Communication was sometimes a challenge; responses to emails could take several days, and updates often felt reactive rather than proactive. While his deep knowledge in labor and employment law was evident in tangential discussions about our internal policies, the direct management of our case sometimes lacked the immediacy we expected. For straightforward legal strategy from a seasoned attorney, Mr. Walker is competent. Just be prepared to manage expectations around timelines and client communication, as the day-to-day experience did not fully match the prestige of his long-recognized standing in the Scottsdale legal community since 2005.