Elder Law Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 77+ Years Experience
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About Richard E. Cours at a Glance
Richard E. Cours is a elder law attorney based in Tampa, Florida. They have 77+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1949. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1949) and Florida (1950). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1949) and Nebraska State College (B.A., 1941). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E. Cours
- Mr. Richard E. Cours is a lawyer practicing elder law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Nebraska State College in 1941, and has been licensed for 77 years
- Richard practices in Tampa, FL
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Richard E. Cours's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Cours handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Elder Law in Tampa
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tampa Choose Richard E. Cours
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Richard E. Cours's practice in the field of elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E. Cours brings 77+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Iowa and Florida, Richard E. Cours can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Elder Law Practice
Concentrating on elder law means Richard E. Cours's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Richard E. Cours attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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