Judicial Experience

Judge Pro Tempore

Civil District Court

Division “B”

In 2022, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Richard to serve as Judge Pro Tempore of Division “B” of the Civil District Courts for the Parish of Orleans.

Judge Pro Tempore

Civil District Court

Division “G”

In 2022, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Richard to serve as Judge Pro Tempore of Division “G” of the Civil District Courts for the Parish of Orleans.

Special Master

Civil District Court

Appointments

With extensive experience in domestic and civil litigation, Richard is trusted by judges to act as Special Master in complex cases.

Legal Experience

Trial Experience

Represented over 100 plaintiffs in a class action case at the US District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.

Presided over jury and bench trials during appointment as Judge Pro Tempore at Civil District Court.

Counsel of record in over 250 cases filed in New Orleans Civil Court.

Litigated cases to judgment in 18 parishes.

Represents civil and domestic clients in Louisiana, Texas, and Massachusetts. 

Awards

AV® Preeminent™

Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; 2011-Present.

New Orleans Magazine's Top Lawyers; 2012, 2014-2015, and 2022.

Rising Stars by Super Lawyers; 2015-2018.

Super Lawyer; 2019-2024.

National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40; 2016.

Lifetime Member; Best Attorneys in America; 2018-Present.

Court Admissions

Admitted to Louisiana State Bar; 2006.

Admitted to Texas State Bar; 2016.

Admitted to Massachusetts State Bar; 2017.

Admitted to practice before all State and Federal Courts in the State of Louisiana; 2006.

Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; 2014.



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