Atty. Richard S Vale

Atty. Richard S Vale

Richard S Vale is a lawyer practicing construction, products liability, employer liability and 5 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Metairie Metairie 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard S Vale at a glance

Richard S Vale is a Managing Partner based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at Blue Williams, L.L.P.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, product liability, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Middle District of (1973). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1973) and Loyola University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard S Vale is a lawyer practicing construction, products liability, employer liability and 5 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Richard practices at Blue Williams, L.L.P. in Metairie, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard S Vale's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Richard S Vale is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 S Vale is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Richard S Vale is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

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

Richard S Vale 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 S Vale 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 Metairie 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 S Vale

Where is Richard S Vale's law office located?
Richard S Vale's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. The firm is Blue Williams, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard S Vale handle?
Richard S Vale focuses on employment, workers comp, product liability, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Richard S Vale practiced law?
Richard S Vale has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Richard S Vale go to law school?
Richard S Vale earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Richard S Vale for a consultation?
You can contact Richard S Vale 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 S Vale received?
Richard S Vale's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1973
B.A.
Loyola University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Middle District of
Admitted: 1973

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