Meet Richard Fason
Experienced. Thoughtful. Grounded in the Law.
Republican Candidate for Judge Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 5
Nearly 30 Years of Texas Legal Experience
Richard Lanier Fason is a Republican candidate for Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 5 and a civil litigation attorney with nearly 30 years of experience practicing law in Texas.
Throughout his career, Richard has represented individuals and small businesses, plaintiffs and defendants, and parties on every side of the courtroom. His experience spans the full life of a civil case—from the initial demand and pre-suit negotiations through litigation, jury trial, judgment, and enforcement.
That breadth of experience has given Richard something essential for judicial service: perspective. He understands that every case has more than one side, that details matter, and that decisions made in a courtroom can have a lasting effect on people's lives and livelihoods.
A Clear-Eyed Approach to Justice
See reality clearly. Focus on what matters. Create solutions with joy.
Richard's philosophy begins with three principles: deal with the world as it is, pay attention to what truly matters, and solve meaningful problems with creativity, integrity, and a sense of play.
For Richard, seeing reality clearly means beginning with the facts—not assumptions, distractions, or appearances. Focusing on what matters means identifying the legal questions at the heart of a dispute and giving every case the careful attention it deserves.
Creating solutions with joy reflects his belief that meaningful work can be approached with creativity, integrity, curiosity, and genuine respect for people.
In the courtroom, that philosophy translates into listening carefully, preparing thoroughly, applying the law faithfully, and treating every person with dignity.
Experience From Every Side of the Courtroom
Richard's civil litigation practice has required him to analyze complex facts, understand competing positions, communicate clearly, and make sound decisions under pressure. Because he has represented both plaintiffs and defendants, he understands the importance of allowing each party to be heard and approaching every matter with an open mind.
Richard understands that a judge must do more than know the law. A judge must have the temperament to listen, the discipline to remain focused, the experience to recognize what matters, and the integrity to apply the law fairly.
Why Richard Is Running
Richard is running for Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 5 because he believes experience, fairness, preparation, and sound judgment matter. He wants to bring his decades of civil courtroom experience to the bench and serve Harris County with clarity, integrity, and respect.
He believes every person who enters a courtroom deserves to know that the judge has listened, understood the issues, followed the law, and treated the responsibility of the office with seriousness.
Clarity, Integrity and Respect
Richard's approach is practical and people-centered. He is serious about the law without losing sight of the human beings affected by it. He values careful listening, honest analysis, meaningful work, and creative thinking. He believes public service should be carried out with humility, discipline, and a spirit of gratitude.
Those values have shaped the way Richard practices law, builds relationships, and solves problems. They are also the values he will bring to the bench.
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