Atty. Richard W. Fields
Pi Gamma Mu; Phi Alpha Delta. Member, Editorial Board, Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, 1973-1974.
Banking Law & More Attorney · Serving Albany, GA · 51+ Years Experience
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About Richard W. Fields at a Glance
Richard W. Fields is a Partner based in Albany, Georgia, practicing at Perry & Walters, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1975). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1975) and West Georgia College (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dougherty Circuit and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia Georgia Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute Georgia Banker's Association. Serves clients in Albany, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard W. Fields
- Pi Gamma Mu
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Member, Editorial Board, Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, 1973-1974
Practice Areas Explained
Richard W. Fields's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard W. Fields handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albany.
Personal Injury in Albany
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. Fields is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Business & Corporate Law in Albany
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard W. Fields is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Workers Compensation in Albany
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Richard W. Fields is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →
Civil Litigation in Albany
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Richard W. Fields is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Insurance Law in Albany
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Albany
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Albany Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Albany-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Albany Choose Richard W. Fields
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Richard W. Fields's practice in the field of personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard W. Fields brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and workers comp, Richard W. Fields can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Albany
A Albany-based practice means Richard W. Fields attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Richard W. Fields Handles in Albany
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Richard W. Fields has experience with under Georgia law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Richard W. Fields directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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