Atty. Richard William Black

Atty. Richard William Black

Mr. Richard William Black is a lawyer practicing class action, discrimination and harassment, wage and hour and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (771) 246-1635 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard William Black at a glance

Richard William Black is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Littler Mendelson P C. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Minnesota U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Seventh and District of Columbia Circuits U.S. District Cour (1996), District of Columbia (2001), and Georgia (2018). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Richard William Black is a lawyer practicing class action, discrimination and harassment, wage and hour and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Richard practices at Littler Mendelson P.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Richard William Black's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard William Black is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Class Action

Richard William Black is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Richard William Black is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

Richard William Black is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Richard William Black is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard William Black

Where is Richard William Black's law office located?
Richard William Black's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Littler Mendelson P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard William Black handle?
Richard William Black focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Richard William Black practiced law?
Richard William Black has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Richard William Black go to law school?
Richard William Black earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Richard William Black for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1996
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Minnesota U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Seventh and District of Columbia Circuits U.S. District Cour
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001
Georgia
Admitted: 2018

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