Atty. Robert P. Richards
Robert P. Richards is a lawyer practicing insurance and insurance defense law, fidelity and surety law, general civil and trial practice and 1 other area of law.
Fidelity And Surety Law & More Attorney · Serving Honolulu, HI · 49+ Years Experience
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About Robert P. Richards at a Glance
Robert P. Richards is a Member based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Hughes & LaFountaine, AAL,ALC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1977). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hawaii State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert P. Richards
- Robert P. Richards is a lawyer practicing insurance and insurance defense law, fidelity and surety law, general civil and trial practice and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Robert practices at Hughes & LaFountaine, AAL,ALC in Honolulu, HI
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Robert P. Richards's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert P. Richards handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Honolulu.
Personal Injury in Honolulu
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.
Robert P. Richards is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →
Civil Litigation in Honolulu
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert P. Richards is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →
Insurance Law in Honolulu
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Robert P. Richards is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Hawaii →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Honolulu
Practicing law in Hawaii. Legal matters in Hawaii are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Honolulu are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Hawaii state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Hawaii brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Hawaii courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Honolulu Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Honolulu-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Honolulu Choose Robert P. Richards
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert P. Richards's practice in the field of personal injury, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert P. Richards brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, litigation, and insurance, Robert P. Richards can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Honolulu
A Honolulu-based practice means Robert P. Richards attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert P. Richards Handles in Honolulu
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