Atty. Thomas Ernest Richards

Atty. Thomas Ernest Richards

Thomas Ernest Richards is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial law, commercial liability and 13 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Covington Covington 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Ernest Richards at a glance

Thomas Ernest Richards is a Member based in Covington, Louisiana, practicing at Richards, Higdon, Huguet & Campani, LLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, franchise, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2002). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1999). Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association Covington Bar Association. Serands clients in Covington, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Ernest Richards is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial law, commercial liability and 13 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Thomas practices at Richards, Higdon, Huguet & Campani, LLC in Covington, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Ernest Richards's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Franchise Law

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Civil Litigation

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Thomas Ernest Richards is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Ernest Richards

Where is Thomas Ernest Richards's law office located?
Thomas Ernest Richards's law practice is located in Covington, Louisiana. The firm is Richards, Higdon, Huguet & Campani, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Ernest Richards handle?
Thomas Ernest Richards focuses on trusts, business, franchise, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Thomas Ernest Richards practiced law?
Thomas Ernest Richards has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Thomas Ernest Richards go to law school?
Thomas Ernest Richards earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Thomas Ernest Richards for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 2002
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2002

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