Atty. Richard Wayne Paulen

Atty. Richard Wayne Paulen

Richard Wayne Paulen is a lawyer practicing business, general practice, corporate and 7 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Evansville in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Elkhart Elkhart 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Wayne Paulen at a glance

Richard Wayne Paulen is an Of Counsel based in Elkhart, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and environmental. Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1974) and University of Evansville (B.A. University, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Elkhart, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Wayne Paulen is a lawyer practicing business, general practice, corporate and 7 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Evansville in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Richard practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Elkhart, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Wayne Paulen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Wayne Paulen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard Wayne Paulen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard Wayne Paulen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Richard Wayne Paulen is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Wayne Paulen

Where is Richard Wayne Paulen's law office located?
Richard Wayne Paulen's law practice is located in Elkhart, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Wayne Paulen handle?
Richard Wayne Paulen focuses on business, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Richard Wayne Paulen practiced law?
Richard Wayne Paulen has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Richard Wayne Paulen go to law school?
Richard Wayne Paulen earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A. University, 1968).
How can I contact Richard Wayne Paulen for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Wayne Paulen 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 Wayne Paulen received?
Richard Wayne Paulen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1974
B.A. University
University of Evansville
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

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