Atty. James H. Richardson

Atty. James H. Richardson

Jim Richardson is the Founding Partner of Richardson Maples, P.C. He is a native of Huntsville, Alabama, and a fifth-generation lawyer (son of a former Alabama State Bar president, grandson and brother of Madison County judges).

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About James H. Richardson at a glance

James H. Richardson is a Senior Partner based in Huntsville, Alabama, practicing at Richardson Maples Pc Attorneys At Law. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals for Eleventh Circuit (1981). Educated at The University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (J.D., 1978) and Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina (B.A. English, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Huntsville, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jim Richardson is the Founding Partner of Richardson Maples, P.C
  • He is a native of Huntsville, Alabama, and a fifth-generation lawyer (son of a former Alabama State Bar president, grandson and brother of Madison County judges)
  • Jim’s practice has always involved civil litigation, representing plaintiffs and defendants, individuals and businesses, both domestic and foreign
  • Over the years, he has been engaged in a wide variety of cases, but with a large number of insurance-related matters, such as liability claims of all types, coverage disputes, bad faith, and fraud
  • He has handled hundreds of cases for the insurance industry
  • Frustrated with the hostile manner in which his former insurance clients treated accident victims, policyholders, and their lawyers, Jim chose to focus his practice on representing victims of accidents and insurance company abuse
  • He finds great professional gratification in the opportunity to bring his experience to bear on behalf of the injured and to standing up for the individuals who have experienced the predatory practices of today’s insurance industry
  • Jim and his wife Nancy are the proud parents of two sons (Ben and Will)
  • Ben is a 2016 honors graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law, and Will is a student at Vanderbilt University
  • He is also contemplating law school
  • Jim and Nancy are members of First United Methodist Church and have been active on a variety of community boards in the Huntsville area

Practice Areas Explained

James H. Richardson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James H. Richardson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

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

James H. Richardson is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Alabama →

Truck Accidents

James H. Richardson is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Alabama →

Wrongful Death

James H. Richardson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Alabama →

Personal Injury

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.

James H. Richardson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James H. Richardson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James H. Richardson

Where is James H. Richardson's law office located?
James H. Richardson's law practice is located in Huntsville, Alabama. The firm is Richardson Maples Pc Attorneys At Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. Richardson handle?
James H. Richardson focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has James H. Richardson practiced law?
James H. Richardson has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James H. Richardson go to law school?
James H. Richardson earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. English, 1975).
How can I contact James H. Richardson for a consultation?
You can contact James H. Richardson 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 James H. Richardson received?
James H. Richardson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- 1978
B.A. English
Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals for Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
Admitted: 1990

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