Atty. Richard John Leighton
Richard John Leighton is a lawyer practicing toxic torts, products liability, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Richard John Leighton is a Partner based in Duluth, Minnesota, practicing at Johnson, Killen & Seiler A Professional Association. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1979), Minnesota (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1981). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1979) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Iowa State and Minnesota State Bar Associations State Bar Association of North Dakota State Bar of Wisconsin Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Duluth, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard John Leighton is a lawyer practicing toxic torts, products liability, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Richard practices at Johnson, Killen & Seiler A Professional Association in Duluth, MN
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard John Leighton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 John Leighton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →
Richard John Leighton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Minnesota →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Richard John Leighton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Richard John Leighton is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Minnesota →
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Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Duluth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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