Atty. Richard A Schatz

Atty. Richard A Schatz

Richard A Schatz is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1951, and has been licensed for 72 years.

New London New London 72 Years Experience 72 year
Call (959) 215-0479

Profile Summary

About Richard A Schatz at a glance

Richard A Schatz is a personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, and insurance attorney based in New London, Connecticut. They have 72+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1954. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1954) and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1962). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1954) and Amherst College (B.A., 1951). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New London, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard A Schatz is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1951, and has been licensed for 72 years
  • Richard practices in New London, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A Schatz's Areas of Practice

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

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 Schatz is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →

Criminal Defense

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 Schatz is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard A Schatz is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Richard A Schatz is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Connecticut →

Insurance Law

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

Richard A Schatz is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New London are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard A Schatz

Where is Richard A Schatz's law office located?
Richard A Schatz's law practice is located in New London, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A Schatz handle?
Richard A Schatz focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Richard A Schatz practiced law?
Richard A Schatz has 72+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1954.
Where did Richard A Schatz go to law school?
Richard A Schatz earned their education at (J.D., 1954); (B.A., 1951).
How can I contact Richard A Schatz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard A Schatz received?
Richard A Schatz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1954
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1951

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1954
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1962

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