Atty. Richard J Dodson
Richard J Dodson is a lawyer practicing maritime litigation, land-based personal injury, international law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1964, and has been licensed for 60 years.
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Richard J Dodson is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Dodson & Hooks, APLC. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on personal injury, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1966), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of Louisiana (1966), U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1968), and U.S. Supreme Court (1971). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1966) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard J Dodson is a lawyer practicing maritime litigation, land-based personal injury, international law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1964, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Richard practices at Dodson & Hooks, APLC in Baton Rouge, LA
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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 J Dodson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Richard J Dodson is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Richard J Dodson is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
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 Baton Rouge 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 andnue, 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.
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