Atty. Richard A. Polachek
Richard A. Polachek is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, products liability and 12 other areas of law.
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Richard A. Polachek is a Partner based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, practicing at Polachek & Clark, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1981) and U.S. District Court, Middle and Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Ci (1981). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 1981) and Wilkes College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wilkes-Barre, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard A. Polachek is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, products liability and 12 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Wilkes College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Richard practices at Polachek & Clark, P.C. in Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Richard A. Polachek's Areas of Practice
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Richard A. Polachek is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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. Polachek is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Richard A. Polachek is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard A. Polachek is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Richard A. Polachek is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilkes-Barre are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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