Atty. Richard W. Schaefer

Atty. Richard W. Schaefer

Richard W. Schaefer is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs personal injury, workers compensation.

Belleville Belleville 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard W. Schaefer at a glance

Richard W. Schaefer is a personal injury and workers comp attorney based in Belleville, Illinois. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984) and Missouri (1985). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1983) and Southern Illinois University (M.B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard W. Schaefer is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs personal injury, workers compensation
  • Richard received a M.B.A. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Richard practices in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard W. Schaefer's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Richard W. Schaefer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Belleville 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard W. Schaefer

Where is Richard W. Schaefer's law office located?
Richard W. Schaefer's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard W. Schaefer handle?
Richard W. Schaefer focuses on personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard W. Schaefer practiced law?
Richard W. Schaefer has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Richard W. Schaefer go to law school?
Richard W. Schaefer earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (M.B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Richard W. Schaefer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard W. Schaefer received?
Richard W. Schaefer's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1983
M.B.A.
Southern Illinois University
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
Missouri
Admitted: 1985

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