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