Atty. Richard E. Lafferty
Richard E. Lafferty is a lawyer practicing health care, labor and employment, workers compensation and 3 other areas of law.
Health Care & More Attorney · Serving Butler, PA · 35+ Years Experience
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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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Lafferty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Butler.
Personal Injury in Butler
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 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment Law in Butler
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Richard E. Lafferty is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Workers Compensation in Butler
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 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Health Care Law in Butler
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Richard E. Lafferty is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Butler
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.
Butler Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Butler-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 Butler Choose Richard E. Lafferty
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. Lafferty's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, workers comp, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E. Lafferty brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and workers comp, Richard E. Lafferty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Butler
A Butler-based practice means Richard E. Lafferty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Richard E. Lafferty Handles in Butler
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Richard E. Lafferty has experience with under Pennsylvania law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Richard E. Lafferty directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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