
Richard Abidor
Associate
Richard Abidor is an associate in Axinn’s Litigation group who leverages behind-the-bench experience to help clients navigate complex commercial disputes. He served as a judicial law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and completed externships with the U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Tennessee and the Northern District of California. In these roles, Richard gained valuable insight into class actions, multidistrict litigation, ERISA disputes, and other complex matters, providing him with a practical understanding of how courts address the procedural and strategic issues at the heart of high-stakes commercial litigation.
Richard Abidor
Associate
Richard Abidor is an associate in Axinn’s Litigation group who leverages behind-the-bench experience to help clients navigate complex commercial disputes. He served as a judicial law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and completed externships with the U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Tennessee and the Northern District of California. In these roles, Richard gained valuable insight into class actions, multidistrict litigation, ERISA disputes, and other complex matters, providing him with a practical understanding of how courts address the procedural and strategic issues at the heart of high-stakes commercial litigation.

Richard earned his JD from the University of California Berkeley School of Law, where he was an articles editor for the Berkeley Technology Law Journal. While at Berkeley, Richard served as a Student Researcher on the Gun Violence Prevention Project with Brady United. He also served as a Research Fellow with the Berkeley Center for Law and Business, where he supported initiatives related to student loan forgiveness programs.
Education
- JD – University of California Berkeley School of Law (2023)
- BA, Philosophy, magna cum laude – New York University (2019)
Admissions
- New York
Quotes
The combination of a client-first attitude and knowledge of the facts..., coupled with their practical problem solving abilities, makes them pragmatic litigators.
The Legal 500 United States
