Atty. Timothy S. Richards

Atty. Timothy S. Richards

Omicron Delta Kappa; National Order of Barristers. Legal Writing and Moot Court Instructor, Southern Illinois University School of Law, 1978-1981.

Belleville Belleville 44 yrs experience 44 year
Call (618) 573-0330 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Timothy S. Richards at a glance

Timothy S. Richards is a Principal based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Neville, Richards, Zittel & Siegel, LLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982) and Missouri U.S. District Courts, Southern District of Illinois, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. Circ (1983). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1981) and Augustana College (A.B., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of St, Clair County and Illinois State Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Bar Association of Metropolitan St, and President, 2012, Louis Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Adjusters Association of Central Illinois American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Omicron Delta Kappa
  • National Order of Barristers
  • Legal Writing and Moot Court Instructor, Southern Illinois University School of Law, 1978-1981
  • Articles Editor, Southern Illinois University Law Journal, 1980-1981
  • Law Clerk to Hon. James L. Foreman, Chief Judge, U.S
  • District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 1981-1983

Co-Author

"Retaliatory Discharge: Its Applicability to Employees Protected by a 'Just Cause' Provision," 72 Illinois Bar Journal 480, 1984

Author

Rule 213: "Lost in Translation", IDC Qtrly., 2nd Qtr, Volume 19, 2009

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy S. Richards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy S. 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.

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Insurance Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Timothy S. Richards

Where is Timothy S. Richards's law office located?
Timothy S. Richards's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. The firm is Neville, Richards, Zittel & Siegel, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy S. Richards handle?
Timothy S. Richards focuses on personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Timothy S. Richards practiced law?
Timothy S. Richards has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Timothy S. Richards go to law school?
Timothy S. Richards earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact Timothy S. Richards for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Timothy S. Richards received?
Timothy S. Richards's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1981
A.B.
Augustana College
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
Missouri U.S. District Courts, Southern District of Illinois, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. Circ
Admitted: 1983

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