Atty. Richard Michael John
Ricky is a lifelong resident of Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from Loyola College Preparatory in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1986; he received B.A.
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Richard Michael John is a Member based in Shreveport, Louisiana, practicing at Smith & John Attorneys at Law. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1993), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1995). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1993) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Shreveport, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ricky is a lifelong resident of Shreveport, Louisiana
- He graduated from Loyola College Preparatory in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1986
- he received B.A
- Degree in History from The Tulane University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1990
- and he attended law school at Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he graduated in 1993
- Upon graduation, he was a sole practitioner until August of 1998, at which time he and Craig formed Smith & John
- He is licensed with the Louisiana State Bar and admitted to practice in the Federal Court for the Western District of Louisiana and the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Ricky is a member of the Louisiana Bar Association, Shreveport Bar Association, and the Federal Fifth Circuit Bar Association
- He currently serves as a Barrister in the Harry V. Booth and Henry A. Politz Inn of Court and on the Louisiana State Bar Association House of Delegates (2002-20010)
- He is the former Vice-Chairman of Board of Trustees for Soldiers' Angels and the National Guard Liaison
- In the past he served Soldiers' Angels as legal counsel and as chairman of the Hurricane Katrina Soldiers' Relief Fund
- He has been awarded the Louisiana National Guard Distinguished Civilian Service Medal and received the Military Bloggers Recognition Award in 2007
- He has served Rotary International, as a Paul Harris Fellow and he has been chairman of the Continuing Legal Education Committee for the Shreveport Bar Association
- He has been listed as one of the best lawyers in the Shreveport-Bossier area in SB Magazines "Top Lawyers" issue (2004-2008)
- He has served on the Shreveport Bar Association Grievance and Ethics Committee (1998-2004), as President and Board Member of the McDade House, Inc. (1998-2000), Chairman of the Attendance Committee for Rotary International - Shreveport, the LTLA President's Advisory Committee, LTLA Membership Committee, LTLA People's Law School Sponsor, Shreveport Bar Law Line Guest Speaker, Shreveport Bar Association Mock Trial Judge, Teen Court Volunteer Supervisor, "Call a Lawyer" at KTBS-3, Guest Speaker on Channel 6 Morning Show, CLE Speaker "Challenges & Changes" and Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Committee Member
- Ricky has also been a Shreveport Times Guest Columnist and a Guest Speaker on the nationally syndicated Christopher Lowell Radio Show
- Ricky is married to Angela Cush John, a pediatrician, and they have three children
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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.
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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 Shreveport 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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