Richard J. Pierce

Portrait of Richard J. Pierce, Jr.

Richard J. Pierce

Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law


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Office Phone: (202) 994-1549
Fax: (202) 994-5654
2000 H Street, NW Washington DC 20052

Professor Pierce is author of over twenty books and 130 articles on administrative law, government regulation, and the effects of various forms of government intervention on the performance of markets. His books and articles have been cited in hundreds of judicial opinions, including over a dozen opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court.

In the News

Federal News Network’s "Federal Drive with Tom Tenin" | Richard Pierce - April 1, 2025

Federal News Network’s "Federal Drive with Tom Tenin" spoke to Richard Pierce  about the strain on the judiciary in the Trump era.

"For some federal workers, Trump and Musk offer a career springboard"

The Washington Post quoted Richard Pierce on the "handiness to have someone you know will do whatever you tell them to do.” when it comes to Trump’s agenda.

"Fact check: Trump distorts the facts in attack on the courts"

FactCheck.org quoted Richard Pierce saying a Supreme Court case will likely decide if the executive branch can halt Congress-approved funding, but not for years.