Atty. Richard A. Hooker

Atty. Richard A. Hooker

Richard A. Hooker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

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Profile Summary

About Richard A. Hooker at a glance

Richard A. Hooker is a employment and litigation attorney based in Novi, Michigan, practicing at Varnum Llp. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin and Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1976) and Washington and Lee University (—, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Novi, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Richard A. Hooker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Richard A., who practices law in Novi, Michigan, has been recognized since 2005
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Hooker's Areas of Practice

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

Richard A. Hooker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard A. Hooker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard A. Hooker

Where is Richard A. Hooker's law office located?
Richard A. Hooker's law practice is located in Novi, Michigan. The firm is Varnum Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Hooker handle?
Richard A. Hooker focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
Where did Richard A. Hooker go to law school?
Richard A. Hooker earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (—, 1976).
How can I contact Richard A. Hooker for a consultation?
You can contact Richard A. Hooker 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. Hooker received?
Richard A. Hooker's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Anesthesia Complications.

Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University
- 1976
Washington and Lee University
- 1976

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Anesthesia Complications
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Covenants Not to Compete
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Discrimination
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Labor Relations Board
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Unemployment Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wage-Hour Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Discharge
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Ann Arbor)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Ann Arbor)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Ann Arbor)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Ann Arbor)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Ann Arbor)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
Michigan, State Bar of Michigan

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