Atty. Daniel Francis Richards

Atty. Daniel Francis Richards

Daniel Francis Richards is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, medical malpractice and 14 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.S. degree from John Carroll University in 1958, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Willoughby Willoughby 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel Francis Richards at a glance

Daniel Francis Richards is a Member based in Willoughby, Ohio, practicing at Wiles and Richards. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, trusts, sexual harassment, and probate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1965), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1971). Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University (J.D., 1965) and John Carroll University (B.S., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lake County and Ohio State Bar Associations Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys American Planners Association. Serands clients in Willoughby, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel Francis Richards is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, medical malpractice and 14 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.S. degree from John Carroll University in 1958, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Daniel practices at Wiles and Richards in Willoughby, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Francis Richards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Francis Richards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Daniel Francis Richards is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Ohio →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Daniel Francis Richards is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Ohio →

Trusts

Daniel Francis Richards is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Sexual Harassment

Daniel Francis Richards is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

Daniel Francis Richards is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Willoughby are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel Francis Richards

Where is Daniel Francis Richards's law office located?
Daniel Francis Richards's law practice is located in Willoughby, Ohio. The firm is Wiles and Richards. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Francis Richards handle?
Daniel Francis Richards focuses on divorce, car accidents, trusts, sexual harassment, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Daniel Francis Richards practiced law?
Daniel Francis Richards has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Daniel Francis Richards go to law school?
Daniel Francis Richards earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.S., 1958).
How can I contact Daniel Francis Richards for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel Francis Richards directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Daniel Francis Richards received?
Daniel Francis Richards's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University
- 1965
B.S.
John Carroll University
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1971

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