Atty. Richard W. Edwards

Atty. Richard W. Edwards

Richard W. Edwards is a lawyer practicing product liability, professional malpractice defense, fela and 4 other areas of law.

Louisville Louisville 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard W. Edwards at a glance

Richard W. Edwards is an Of Counsel based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1990), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Six (1990). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1988) and Furman University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisville, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard W. Edwards is a lawyer practicing product liability, professional malpractice defense, fela and 4 other areas of law
  • Richard W. received a B.A. degree from Furman University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Richard W. practices at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard W. Edwards's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard W. Edwards is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Product Liability

Richard W. Edwards is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard W. Edwards is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →

Insurance Law

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Richard W. Edwards is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard W. Edwards

Where is Richard W. Edwards's law office located?
Richard W. Edwards's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard W. Edwards handle?
Richard W. Edwards focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Richard W. Edwards practiced law?
Richard W. Edwards has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Richard W. Edwards go to law school?
Richard W. Edwards earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Richard W. Edwards for a consultation?
You can contact Richard W. Edwards 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 W. Edwards received?
Richard W. Edwards's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1988
B.A.
Furman University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Six
Admitted: 1990

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