Atty. Richard A Clapp

Atty. Richard A Clapp

Richard A Clapp is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction litigation, products liability and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of North Dakota in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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About Richard A Clapp at a glance

Richard A Clapp is a Partner based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, practicing at Pearson Christensen & Clapp, PLLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, construction, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1976), U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1976), Minnesota (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1982). Educated at University of North Dakota (J.D., 1976) and University of North Dakota (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Grand Forks, ND and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard A Clapp is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction litigation, products liability and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of North Dakota in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Richard practices at Pearson Christensen & Clapp, PLLP in Grand Forks, ND

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A Clapp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A Clapp handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard A Clapp is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Dakota →

Construction Law

Richard A Clapp is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in North Dakota →

Product Liability

Richard A Clapp is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in North Dakota →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard A Clapp is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Dakota →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Richard A Clapp is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in North Dakota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Dakota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard A Clapp

Where is Richard A Clapp's law office located?
Richard A Clapp's law practice is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The firm is Pearson Christensen & Clapp, PLLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A Clapp handle?
Richard A Clapp focuses on business, construction, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Dakota.
How long has Richard A Clapp practiced law?
Richard A Clapp has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Richard A Clapp go to law school?
Richard A Clapp earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Richard A Clapp for a consultation?
You can contact Richard A Clapp 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 Richard A Clapp received?
Richard A Clapp's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Dakota
- 1976
B.A.
University of North Dakota
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1976
Minnesota
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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