Atty. Richard Lee Hatfield

Atty. Richard Lee Hatfield

Richard Lee Hatfield is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, litigation. Richard Lee received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1986, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Washington Washington 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Richard Lee Hatfield at a glance

Richard Lee Hatfield is a workers comp and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New York (1996) and Massachusetts U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1996). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1995) and Lafayette College (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Lee Hatfield is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, litigation
  • Richard Lee received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1986, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Richard Lee practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Lee Hatfield's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

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

Richard Lee Hatfield is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard Lee Hatfield is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Lee Hatfield

Where is Richard Lee Hatfield's law office located?
Richard Lee Hatfield's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Lee Hatfield handle?
Richard Lee Hatfield focuses on workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Richard Lee Hatfield practiced law?
Richard Lee Hatfield has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Richard Lee Hatfield go to law school?
Richard Lee Hatfield earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1986).
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1995
B.A.
Lafayette College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
Massachusetts U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1996

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