Atty. John Hudson Richards

Atty. John Hudson Richards

Mr. John Hudson Richards is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, architects and engineers errors and omissions and 10 other areas of law.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (754) 764-3024 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Hudson Richards at a glance

John Hudson Richards is a employment, construction, hoa, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Florida (1986), US District Court, Southern District of Florida (1986), and US District Court, Middle District of Florida (1991). Educated at Stetson College of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Florida (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Hudson Richards is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, architects and engineers errors and omissions and 10 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Hudson Richards's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Hudson Richards is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Construction Law

John Hudson Richards is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →

HOA & Condominium Law

John Hudson Richards is one of 5,637 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Hudson Richards is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John Hudson Richards is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Hudson Richards

Where is John Hudson Richards's law office located?
John Hudson Richards's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Hudson Richards handle?
John Hudson Richards focuses on employment, construction, hoa, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Hudson Richards practiced law?
John Hudson Richards has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Hudson Richards go to law school?
John Hudson Richards earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact John Hudson Richards for a consultation?
You can contact John Hudson 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 John Hudson Richards received?
John Hudson Richards's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stetson College of Law
- 1985
B.A.
University of Florida
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1986
US District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1986
US District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1991

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