Atty. Richard Ted West

Atty. Richard Ted West

Richard Ted West is a lawyer practicing state and federal trial and appellate practice, business transactions, business litigation and 6 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Champaign Champaign 57 yrs experience 57 year
Call (217) 903-4174 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard Ted West at a glance

Richard Ted West is a Shareholder based in Champaign, Illinois, practicing at Meyer Capel A Professional Corporation. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, ip, and class action. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1969) and Indiana (1969). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D. Finance, 1969) and University of Illinois (B.S. Finance, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Champaign, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard Ted West is a lawyer practicing state and federal trial and appellate practice, business transactions, business litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Richard practices at Meyer Capel A Professional Corporation in Champaign, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Ted West's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Ted West 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 Ted West is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard Ted West is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Richard Ted West is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

Richard Ted West is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action 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 Champaign 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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Champaign or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Ted West

Where is Richard Ted West's law office located?
Richard Ted West's law practice is located in Champaign, Illinois. The firm is Meyer Capel A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Ted West handle?
Richard Ted West focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, ip, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard Ted West practiced law?
Richard Ted West has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Richard Ted West go to law school?
Richard Ted West earned their education at (J.D. Finance, 1969); (B.S. Finance, 1966).
How can I contact Richard Ted West for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Ted West 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 Ted West received?
Richard Ted West's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Finance
University of Illinois
- 1969
B.S. Finance
University of Illinois
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1969
Indiana
Admitted: 1969

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.