Atty. Richard D Allen

Atty. Richard D Allen

Richard D Allen is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, elder law and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Wilmington Wilmington 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard D Allen at a glance

Richard D Allen is a civil rights, elder law, government, and appellate attorney based in Wilmington, Delaware. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Delaware (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1977). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1974) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard D Allen is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, elder law and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Richard practices in Wilmington, DE

Practice Areas Explained

Richard D Allen's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

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

Richard D Allen is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Delaware →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Richard D Allen is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Delaware →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Richard D Allen is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Delaware →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Richard D Allen is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Delaware →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard D Allen

Where is Richard D Allen's law office located?
Richard D Allen's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard D Allen handle?
Richard D Allen focuses on civil rights, elder law, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has Richard D Allen practiced law?
Richard D Allen has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Richard D Allen go to law school?
Richard D Allen earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Richard D Allen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard D Allen received?
Richard D Allen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1974
B.A.
Washington & Lee University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Delaware
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1977

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