Atty. Richard E. Lafferty

Atty. Richard E. Lafferty

Richard E. Lafferty is a lawyer practicing health care, labor and employment, workers compensation and 3 other areas of law.

Butler Butler 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (412) 876-7709

Profile Summary

About Richard E. Lafferty at a glance

Richard E. Lafferty is a Member based in Butler, Pennsylvania, practicing at Steffish & Lafferty, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, and health care. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1991). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1990) and West Virginia University (B.A. West, 1975). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Butler, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard E. Lafferty is a lawyer practicing health care, labor and employment, workers compensation and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1975, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Richard practices at Steffish & Lafferty, P.C. in Butler, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard E. Lafferty's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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. Lafferty is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard E. Lafferty is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

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

Richard E. Lafferty is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Richard E. Lafferty is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard E. Lafferty

Where is Richard E. Lafferty's law office located?
Richard E. Lafferty's law practice is located in Butler, Pennsylvania. The firm is Steffish & Lafferty, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard E. Lafferty handle?
Richard E. Lafferty focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Richard E. Lafferty practiced law?
Richard E. Lafferty has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Richard E. Lafferty go to law school?
Richard E. Lafferty earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. West, 1975).
How can I contact Richard E. Lafferty for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard E. Lafferty received?
Richard E. Lafferty's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1990
B.A. West
West Virginia University
- 1975

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1991

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