Atty. Richard L. Yoder
Richard Yoder was born in Laurel, Miss. on September 15, 1948. He was admitted to the bar in 1977, Mississippi; 1978, U.S.
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Richard L. Yoder is a Member based in Laurel, Mississippi, practicing at Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1977) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (1978). Educated at Jackson School of Law at Mississippi College (J.D., 1977) and Mississippi State University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association Mississippi Bar Association Jones County Bar Association Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute Mississippi School Board Association National Council of School Board Attorneys. Serands clients in Laurel, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Richard Yoder was born in Laurel, Miss. on September 15, 1948
- He was admitted to the bar in 1977, Mississippi
- 1978, U.S
- District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
- He graduated from the Mississippi State University (B.A., 1971), and is a graduate of the Jackson School of Law at Mississippi College (J.D., 1977)
- Mr. Yoder is a member of the Jones County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Mississippi Bar Association as well as the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
- Mr. Yoder also previously served as President of the Jones County Bar Association
- In addition, Mr. Yoder was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Mississippi School Board Association
- Mr. Yoder and his wife, Debbie, are extremely active in First Baptist Church, as well as several civic and community organizations
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Richard L. Yoder's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard L. Yoder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Richard L. Yoder is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Mississippi →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Richard L. Yoder is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard L. Yoder is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Laurel are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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