Richard Leo Harrell

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Richard Leo Harrell

Portland, Texas

33 years of experience

Consumer Protection, General,

Texas

Biography

More than 20 years as a trial lawyer and litigator in federal and state courts, both for the defense and as plaintiff, handling maritime and admiralty cases, oilfield cases, transportation cases, product liability cases, insurance cases, commercial disputes, suits against federal and state governmental entities and personal injury and wrongful death cases. Licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Louisiana and Texas.

Practice Areas

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Consumer Law

Class Action, Lemon Law

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Maritime Law

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Fees

Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Fees are set either on a contingency fee basis or are based on an hourly rate, both of which are determined based on the nature of the legal issues presented and the facts and circumstances underlying the legal dispute or problem under consideration.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Louisiana, Since 1989

Texas, Since 1990

Languages

Spanish

Professional Associations

Martime Law Association of the United States Member (1990 - Current)

Texas State Bar # 09041320 Member (1990 - Current)

Louisiana Bar Association Member (1989 - Current)

Education

Tulane University Master of Laws in Admiralty and Maritime Law | Admiralty and Maritime Law

Year: 1988 - 1989
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) (1988) | Civil Law

Year: 1985 - 1988

Honors: Moot Court Board 1986-87
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge B.A. | History and Economics

Year: 1975 - 1979