Atty. Richard L. Yoder
Richard Yoder was born in Laurel, Miss. on September 15, 1948. He was admitted to the bar in 1977, Mississippi; 1978, U.S.
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Richard L. Yoder is a Member based in Laurel, Mississippi, practforg at Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC. They haand 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1977) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (1978). Educated at Jackson School of Law at Mississippi College (J.D., 1977) and Mississippi State University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of American Bar Association Mississippi Bar Association Jones County Bar Association Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute Mississippi School Board Association National Council of School Board Attorneys. Serands clients in Laurel, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Yoder was born in Laurel, Miss. on September 15, 1948
- He was admitted to the bar in 1977, Mississippi
- 1978, U.S
- District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
- He graduated from the Mississippi State University (B.A., 1971), and is a graduate of the Jackson School of Law at Mississippi College (J.D., 1977)
- Mr. Yoder is a member of the Jones County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Mississippi Bar Association as well as the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
- Mr. Yoder also previously served as President of the Jones County Bar Association
- In addition, Mr. Yoder was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Mississippi School Board Association
- Mr. Yoder and his wife, Debbie, are extremely active in First Baptist Church, as well as several civic and community organizations
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practforg law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Laurel are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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