Atty. Robert Coffman Richardson

Atty. Robert Coffman Richardson

Robert Coffman Richardson is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, labor & employment litigation, employment matters and 7 other areas of law. Robert received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Coffman Richardson at a glance

Robert Coffman Richardson is a Shareholder based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Copeland Cook Taylor & Bush P.A.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, civil rights, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1987), Mississippi State (1987), Tennessee (1988), and Tennessee State United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals (1988). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Mississippi (B.B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Coffman Richardson is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, labor & employment litigation, employment matters and 7 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Robert practices at Copeland Cook Taylor & Bush P.A. in Ridgeland, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Coffman Richardson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Coffman Richardson 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.

Robert Coffman Richardson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Robert Coffman Richardson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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

Robert Coffman Richardson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Rights

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

Robert Coffman Richardson is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Mississippi →

Environmental Law

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

Robert Coffman Richardson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Coffman Richardson

Where is Robert Coffman Richardson's law office located?
Robert Coffman Richardson's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm is Copeland Cook Taylor & Bush P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Coffman Richardson handle?
Robert Coffman Richardson focuses on employment, business, litigation, civil rights, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Robert Coffman Richardson practiced law?
Robert Coffman Richardson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Robert Coffman Richardson go to law school?
Robert Coffman Richardson earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Robert Coffman Richardson for a consultation?
You can contact Robert Coffman Richardson 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 Robert Coffman Richardson received?
Robert Coffman Richardson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 1987
B.B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1983

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1987
Mississippi State
Admitted: 1987
Tennessee
Admitted: 1988
Tennessee State United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1988

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