Atty. Chris Richard
Chris Richard is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law. Chris received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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Chris Richard is a personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, workers comp, and zoning attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1989). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Chris Richard is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law
- Chris received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Chris practices in Lafayette, LA
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Chris Richard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Chris Richard is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Louisiana →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Chris Richard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Chris Richard is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →
Chris Richard is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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