Atty. Richard A Oakes
Richard A Oakes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real estate, civil litigation and 1 other area of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from Delta State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Richard A Oakes is a Member based in Greenwood, Mississippi, practicing at Burgoon & Oakes. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1988) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (1988). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Delta State University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Leflore County Bar Association The Mississippi Bar. Serands clients in Greenwood, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard A Oakes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real estate, civil litigation and 1 other area of law
- Richard received a B.S. degree from Delta State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Richard practices at Burgoon & Oakes in Greenwood, MS
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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 Oakes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard A Oakes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Richard A Oakes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →
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Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenwood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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