Atty. Richard E McCormack
Richard E McCormack is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense, labor and employment and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Insurance Defense & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 42+ Years Experience
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About Richard E McCormack at a Glance
Richard E McCormack is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1984) and Tulane University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Orleans, Louisiana State and Federal Fifth Circuit Bar Associations International Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel National Association of College and University Attorneys. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E McCormack
- Richard E McCormack is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense, labor and employment and 2 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Richard practices at Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC in New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas Explained
Richard E McCormack's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E McCormack handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Employment Law in New Orleans
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Richard E McCormack is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil Litigation in New Orleans
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Richard E McCormack is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil Rights in New Orleans
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Richard E McCormack is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance Law in New Orleans
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Richard E McCormack is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →
Appellate Practice in New Orleans
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
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 New Orleans 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 venue, 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.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-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 New Orleans Choose Richard E McCormack
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 McCormack's practice in the field of employment, litigation, civil rights, insurance, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E McCormack brings 42+ 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 employment, litigation, and civil rights, Richard E McCormack can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Richard E McCormack 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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Common Legal Issues Richard E McCormack Handles in New Orleans
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