Atty. Richard Charles Ely, Jr

Atty. Richard Charles Ely, Jr

Richard Charles Ely, Jr is a lawyer practicing transportation, insurance defense and coverage, general civil litigation and 9 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Charles Ely, Jr at a glance

Richard Charles Ely, Jr is a business, workers comp, construction, slip & fall, and product liability attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (2000), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (2002), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (2002). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1998) and University of New Orleans (B.S. Marketing, 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Louisiana State and New Orleans Bar Associations New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Transportation Lawyers Association. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Charles Ely, Jr is a lawyer practicing transportation, insurance defense and coverage, general civil litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Richard practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Charles Ely, Jr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Charles Ely, Jr 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 Charles Ely, Jr is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Richard Charles Ely, Jr is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Construction Law

Richard Charles Ely, Jr is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Louisiana →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Richard Charles Ely, Jr is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Richard Charles Ely, Jr is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 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 Charles Ely, Jr

Where is Richard Charles Ely, Jr's law office located?
Richard Charles Ely, Jr's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Charles Ely, Jr handle?
Richard Charles Ely, Jr focuses on business, workers comp, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Richard Charles Ely, Jr practiced law?
Richard Charles Ely, Jr has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Richard Charles Ely, Jr go to law school?
Richard Charles Ely, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. Marketing, 1993).
How can I contact Richard Charles Ely, Jr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Charles Ely, Jr received?
Richard Charles Ely, Jr's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1998
B.S. Marketing
University of New Orleans
- 1993

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted: 2002

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