Atty. Richard Lee Buchanan

Atty. Richard Lee Buchanan

Richard Lee Buchanan is a lawyer practicing wills, estate planning, probate law and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Indianapolis in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Lee Buchanan at a glance

Richard Lee Buchanan is a wills, discrimination, probate, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1975), U.S District Court, Southern District of Ohio and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at Northern Kentucky University (J.D., 1975) and University of Indianapolis (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Lee Buchanan is a lawyer practicing wills, estate planning, probate law and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Indianapolis in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Richard practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Lee Buchanan's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Workplace Discrimination

Richard Lee Buchanan is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Florida →

Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Richard Lee Buchanan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Lee Buchanan

Where is Richard Lee Buchanan's law office located?
Richard Lee Buchanan's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Lee Buchanan handle?
Richard Lee Buchanan focuses on wills, discrimination, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Richard Lee Buchanan practiced law?
Richard Lee Buchanan has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Richard Lee Buchanan go to law school?
Richard Lee Buchanan earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Richard Lee Buchanan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Kentucky University
- 1975
B.A.
University of Indianapolis
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1975
U.S District Court, Southern District of Ohio and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982

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