Atty. Richard R Danforth

Atty. Richard R Danforth

Richard R Danforth is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, premises liability, employment and 9 other areas of law. Richard received a B.L.S. degree from Hillsdale College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Shelby Township Shelby Township 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (947) 237-6811

Profile Summary

About Richard R Danforth at a glance

Richard R Danforth is a contracts, personal injury, employment, slip & fall, and product liability attorney based in Shelby Township, Michigan. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1982), U.S. Supreme Court (1986), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1991). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1982) and Hillsdale College (B.L.S., 1979). Serves clients in Shelby Township, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard R Danforth is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, premises liability, employment and 9 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.L.S. degree from Hillsdale College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Richard practices in Shelby Township, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Richard R Danforth's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Richard R Danforth is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Michigan →

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 R Danforth is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Employment Law

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

Richard R Danforth is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Richard R Danforth is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Michigan →

Product Liability

Richard R Danforth is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Shelby Township are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard R Danforth

Where is Richard R Danforth's law office located?
Richard R Danforth's law practice is located in Shelby Township, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard R Danforth handle?
Richard R Danforth focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Richard R Danforth practiced law?
Richard R Danforth has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Richard R Danforth go to law school?
Richard R Danforth earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.L.S., 1979).
How can I contact Richard R Danforth for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Detroit
- 1982
B.L.S.
Hillsdale College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2000

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