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About Richard E. Gerard, Jr. at a glance
Richard E. Gerard, Jr. is a Partner based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, practicing at Scofield, Gerard, Pohorelsky, Gallaugher & Landry Attorneys at Law a Limited Liability Company. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, environmental, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1969) and Texas (1992). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1969) and Tulane University of Louisiana (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard E. Gerard, Jr. is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, admiralty law, mineral rights law and 4 other areas of law
- Richard received a degree from Tulane University of Louisiana, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Richard practices at Scofield, Gerard, Pohorelsky, Gallaugher & Landry Attorneys at Law a Limited Liability Company in Lake Charles, LA
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Richard E. Gerard, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Gerard, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Richard E. Gerard, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Richard E. Gerard, Jr. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Richard E. Gerard, Jr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Richard E. Gerard, Jr. is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Richard E. Gerard, Jr. is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 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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