Atty. Richard A. Helm

Atty. Richard A. Helm

Mr. Richard A.

Anchorage Anchorage 56 yrs experience 56 year
Call (907) 621-9793 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard A. Helm at a glance

Richard A. Helm is a Partner based in Anchorage, Alaska, practicing at Bookman And Helm Llp. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1970), U.S. District Court, District of Alaska (1970), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1971), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1970) and University of California A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Anchorage, Alaska (Member, 1971-1980 and Chairman, 1974-1980, Committee of Law Examiners) and American Bar Associations American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Richard A. Helm is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, professional liability, divorce and 15 other areas of law
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Richard practices at Bookman & Helm, LLP in Anchorage, AK

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Helm's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A. Helm 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.

Richard A. Helm is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Alaska →

Car Accidents

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

Richard A. Helm is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Alaska →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Richard A. Helm is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Alaska →

Wrongful Death

Richard A. Helm is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Alaska →

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.

Richard A. Helm is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alaska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alaska

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard A. Helm

Where is Richard A. Helm's law office located?
Richard A. Helm's law practice is located in Anchorage, Alaska. The firm is Bookman And Helm Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Helm handle?
Richard A. Helm focuses on divorce, car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alaska.
How long has Richard A. Helm practiced law?
Richard A. Helm has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Richard A. Helm go to law school?
Richard A. Helm earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (—).
How can I contact Richard A. Helm for a consultation?
You can contact Richard A. Helm 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. Helm received?
Richard A. Helm's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1970
University of California A.B.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, District of Alaska
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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