Atty. John Howard Richardson

Atty. John Howard Richardson

John Howard Richardson is a lawyer practicing probate law, title and real estate law, estate planning law and 1 other area of law. John received a M.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Edgerton Edgerton 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About John Howard Richardson at a glance

John Howard Richardson is a probate, estate planning, real estate, and energy attorney based in Edgerton, Wisconsin. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1985), Kansas (1986), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and Northern District of Oklahoma (1986), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma (1994). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1985) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (M.A. University, 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Edgerton, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Howard Richardson is a lawyer practicing probate law, title and real estate law, estate planning law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a M.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices in Edgerton, WI

Practice Areas Explained

John Howard Richardson's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John Howard Richardson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Wisconsin →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Howard Richardson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Howard Richardson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John Howard Richardson is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Howard Richardson

Where is John Howard Richardson's law office located?
John Howard Richardson's law practice is located in Edgerton, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Howard Richardson handle?
John Howard Richardson focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has John Howard Richardson practiced law?
John Howard Richardson has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Howard Richardson go to law school?
John Howard Richardson earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (M.A. University, 1982).
How can I contact John Howard Richardson for a consultation?
You can contact John Howard 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 John Howard Richardson received?
John Howard Richardson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1985
M.A. University
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1985
Kansas
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and Northern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1994

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