Atty. Richard C. Stanley

Atty. Richard C. Stanley

Richard C. Stanley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - First Amendment, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Securities and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About Richard C. Stanley at a glance

Richard C. Stanley is a business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Stanley Reuter Alford Owen Munson & Paul LLC. Educated at Harvard University (JD, 1983) and Louisiana State University (BA, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard C. Stanley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - First Amendment, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Securities and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Richard C., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2006
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Richard C. Stanley's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard C. Stanley is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard C. Stanley is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Richard C. Stanley is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard C. Stanley is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Rights

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

Richard C. Stanley is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Louisiana →

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 New Orleans 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 venue, 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 C. Stanley

Where is Richard C. Stanley's law office located?
Richard C. Stanley's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Stanley Reuter Alford Owen Munson & Paul LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard C. Stanley handle?
Richard C. Stanley focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Richard C. Stanley go to law school?
Richard C. Stanley earned their education at (JD, 1983); (BA, 1980).
How can I contact Richard C. Stanley for a consultation?
You can contact Richard C. Stanley 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 C. Stanley received?
Richard C. Stanley's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Education

JD
Harvard University
- 1983
BA
Louisiana State University
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - First Amendment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Large Case Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer Ethics
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (New Orleans)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (New Orleans)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (New Orleans)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (New Orleans)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (New Orleans)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (New Orleans)
- 2012

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