Atty. Robert P. Richards

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.

Honolulu Honolulu 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Robert P. Richards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert P. Richards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →

Civil Litigation

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

Robert P. Richards is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Robert P. Richards is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Hawaii →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert P. Richards

Where is Robert P. Richards's law office located?
Robert P. Richards's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Hughes & LaFountaine, AAL,ALC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert P. Richards handle?
Robert P. Richards focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Robert P. Richards practiced law?
Robert P. Richards has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Robert P. Richards go to law school?
Robert P. Richards earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Robert P. Richards for a consultation?
You can contact Robert P. Richards 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 P. Richards received?
Robert P. Richards's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1976
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1977

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