Atty. Richard E. Welsh

Atty. Richard E. Welsh

Richard E. Welsh is a lawyer practicing maritime law, personal injury defense.

Juneau Juneau 38 Years Experience 38 year

Profile Summary

About Richard E. Welsh at a glance

Richard E. Welsh is an Atty. General's Off. based in Juneau, Alaska. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury and maritime. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1988) and Massachusetts (1994). Educated at University of Maine (J.D., 1987) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1984). Serves clients in Juneau, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard E. Welsh is a lawyer practicing maritime law, personal injury defense
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Richard practices in Juneau, AK

Practice Areas Explained

Richard E. Welsh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Welsh 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. Welsh is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alaska →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Richard E. Welsh is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Alaska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alaska

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard E. Welsh

Where is Richard E. Welsh's law office located?
Richard E. Welsh's law practice is located in Juneau, Alaska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard E. Welsh handle?
Richard E. Welsh focuses on personal injury, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alaska.
How long has Richard E. Welsh practiced law?
Richard E. Welsh has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Richard E. Welsh go to law school?
Richard E. Welsh earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Richard E. Welsh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maine
- 1987
B.A.
University of Massachusetts
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 1988
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1994

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