Atty. Richard M. Perles

Atty. Richard M. Perles

Richard M. Perles is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, insurance coverage, environmental diseases litigation and 4 other areas of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard M. Perles at a glance

Richard M. Perles is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Lee, Futrell & Perles, L.L.P.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1982) and Texas U.S. District Courts, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana U.S. District Court, (1994). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1982) and Princeton University (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association State Bar of Texas Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard M. Perles is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, insurance coverage, environmental diseases litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Richard practices at Lee, Futrell & Perles, L.L.P. in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard M. Perles's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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 M. Perles is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

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

Richard M. Perles is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard M. Perles is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Richard M. Perles is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Richard M. Perles is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 New Orleans 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard M. Perles

Where is Richard M. Perles's law office located?
Richard M. Perles's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Lee, Futrell & Perles, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard M. Perles handle?
Richard M. Perles focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Richard M. Perles practiced law?
Richard M. Perles has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Richard M. Perles go to law school?
Richard M. Perles earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact Richard M. Perles for a consultation?
You can contact Richard M. Perles directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard M. Perles received?
Richard M. Perles's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1982
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1982
Texas U.S. District Courts, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana U.S. District Court,
Admitted: 1994

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