Atty. Ward Durell Richards

Atty. Ward Durell Richards

Ward Durell Richards is a lawyer practicing arbitration, labour and employment, government and 1 other area of law. Ward received a B.B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Decatur Decatur 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Ward Durell Richards at a glance

Ward Durell Richards is a Senior Corporate Attorney based in Decatur, Georgia. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1988), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (1989). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1986) and University of Kentucky (B.B.A. Department, 1983). Serands clients in Decatur, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ward Durell Richards is a lawyer practicing arbitration, labour and employment, government and 1 other area of law
  • Ward received a B.B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Ward practices in Decatur, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Ward Durell Richards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ward Durell Richards 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.

Ward Durell Richards is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Ward Durell Richards is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Ward Durell Richards is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ward Durell Richards

Where is Ward Durell Richards's law office located?
Ward Durell Richards's law practice is located in Decatur, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ward Durell Richards handle?
Ward Durell Richards focuses on employment, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Ward Durell Richards practiced law?
Ward Durell Richards has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Ward Durell Richards go to law school?
Ward Durell Richards earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.B.A. Department, 1983).
How can I contact Ward Durell Richards for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1986
B.B.A. Department
University of Kentucky
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1989

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