Atty. Richard Elder Crum

Atty. Richard Elder Crum

Mr. Richard Elder Crum is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, construction insurance defense and 7 other areas of law.

Dothan Dothan 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Elder Crum at a glance

Richard Elder Crum is a Founding Partner based in Dothan, Alabama, practicing at Crum Harmon Llc. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, workers comp, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1994), Florida (1995), and Georgia U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court, Middle District of Al (1996). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1994) and Auburn University (B.A. History, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Alabama Defense Lawyers Association Houston County and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Dothan, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Richard Elder Crum is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, construction insurance defense and 7 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Auburn University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Richard practices at Crum & Harmon, LLC in Dothan, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Elder Crum's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Richard Elder Crum is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Alabama →

Workers Compensation

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

Richard Elder Crum is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alabama →

Product Liability

Richard Elder Crum is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard Elder Crum is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Richard Elder Crum is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Elder Crum

Where is Richard Elder Crum's law office located?
Richard Elder Crum's law practice is located in Dothan, Alabama. The firm is Crum Harmon Llc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Elder Crum handle?
Richard Elder Crum focuses on medical malpractice, workers comp, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Richard Elder Crum practiced law?
Richard Elder Crum has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Richard Elder Crum go to law school?
Richard Elder Crum earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. History, 1991).
How can I contact Richard Elder Crum for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Elder Crum directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard Elder Crum received?
Richard Elder Crum's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1994
B.A. History
Auburn University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1994
Florida
Admitted: 1995
Georgia U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court, Middle District of Al
Admitted: 1996

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