Atty. Richard Peter Walsh

Atty. Richard Peter Walsh

Richard Peter Walsh is a lawyer practicing health care, labor & employment, probate & estate planning and 1 other area of law. Richard received a B.S.C. degree from DePaul University in 1974, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Rockford Rockford 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Peter Walsh at a glance

Richard Peter Walsh is a probate, estate planning, employment, real estate, and health care attorney based in Rockford, Illinois. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1984) and DePaul University (B.S.C., 1974). Serands clients in Rockford, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Peter Walsh is a lawyer practicing health care, labor & employment, probate & estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a B.S.C. degree from DePaul University in 1974, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Richard practices in Rockford, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Peter Walsh's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Richard Peter Walsh is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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 Peter Walsh is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard Peter Walsh is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard Peter Walsh is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Richard Peter Walsh is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Peter Walsh

Where is Richard Peter Walsh's law office located?
Richard Peter Walsh's law practice is located in Rockford, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Peter Walsh handle?
Richard Peter Walsh focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, real estate, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard Peter Walsh practiced law?
Richard Peter Walsh has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Richard Peter Walsh go to law school?
Richard Peter Walsh earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S.C., 1974).
How can I contact Richard Peter Walsh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1984
B.S.C.
DePaul University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984

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