Atty. Richard B Cappel

Atty. Richard B Cappel

Richard B Cappel is a lawyer practicing civil practice, corporate law, insurance and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years.

Lake Charles Lake Charles 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard B Cappel at a glance

Richard B Cappel is a Member based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, practicing at Raggio, Cappel, Chozen & Berniard. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1963). Educated at Louisiana State University (LL.B., 1963) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Southwest Louisiana, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard B Cappel is a lawyer practicing civil practice, corporate law, insurance and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • Richard practices at Raggio, Cappel, Chozen & Berniard in Lake Charles, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard B Cappel's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Medical Malpractice

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

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard B Cappel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard B Cappel

Where is Richard B Cappel's law office located?
Richard B Cappel's law practice is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The firm is Raggio, Cappel, Chozen & Berniard. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard B Cappel handle?
Richard B Cappel focuses on probate, medical malpractice, personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Richard B Cappel practiced law?
Richard B Cappel has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Richard B Cappel go to law school?
Richard B Cappel earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (B.A., 1960).
How can I contact Richard B Cappel for a consultation?
You can contact Richard B Cappel 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 B Cappel received?
Richard B Cappel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Louisiana State University
- 1963
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1963

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