High-level legal and business counsel for corporate and middle market clients. Serving Dallas and beyond with integrity, expertise, and distinction.

Ernest Cohen Rothschilds, PLLC is a premier law firm based in Dallas, Texas, focused on high-level legal and business matters for corporate and middle market clients. The firm brings together deep expertise in corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, securities law, real estate, commercial litigation, and governmental matters.
Founder and Managing Director, Ernest Richards, Esq. brings a rare combination of legal and financial credentials — MBA, CPA, LLM, and JD — to every client engagement, delivering counsel that is both legally sound and commercially astute.
From corporate transactions to estate planning, our practice spans the full spectrum of business and personal legal needs.
Comprehensive estate planning to protect your legacy and provide for your loved ones with precision and care.
Expert counsel on commercial and residential real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and complex structuring.
Strategic guidance through every phase of M&A transactions, from due diligence to closing and integration.
Cross-border legal support for businesses expanding globally or entering the U.S. market.
Tailored business structures designed to optimize operations, liability protection, and tax efficiency.
Vigorous representation in complex commercial disputes, with a focus on efficient, favorable resolutions.
Legal advisory for securities offerings, bond transactions, and capital markets compliance.
Navigating local, state, and federal government matters with deep institutional knowledge and relationships.
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Ernest A. Richards is Managing Director at Ernest Cohen Rothschilds, PLLC, a law firm based in Dallas, Texas. The firm focuses on high-level legal and business matters for corporate and middle market clients. Practice areas include corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, securities law, real estate, commercial litigation, and governmental matters.
Appointed to the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors by Governor Greg Abbott (term through 2027), contributing to affordable housing oversight statewide. Former member of the Texas State Pension Review Board and Joint Interim Committee to Study Land Banks, appointed by the governor.
We welcome inquiries from corporate clients, middle market businesses, and individuals seeking high-level legal counsel. Contact us to discuss how we can serve your needs.
Adolphus Tower 1412 Main Street, Suite 500 Dallas, Texas 75202