Richard Louis Derrico

Richard Louis Derrico

4.5
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 34 years

Business Lawyer at Roanoke, VA
Practice Areas: Business, Probate, Construction & Development ... +4 more

30 Franklin Rd SW, Ste 200, Roanoke, VA

About Richard

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 34 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1991

Inactive Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Copenhaver Ellett & Derrico

30 Franklin Rd SW, Ste 200, Roanoke, VA, 24011-2411

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Richard Louis Derrico's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

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Posted by Brian | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Facts-Oriented, Easy-Going

Rick helped me with both personal and professional legal work. I worked through divorce with Rick and he always had good advice which accounted for the various parties in the situation including the children. I appreciated his consideration of my kids along with my best interest. He does this in a n...on-judgmental manner. Likewise, as a business owner, Rick was an invaluable extension of my team. He made sure I understood how to structure my business entity and then worked to continue protecting my interests as I hired employees, negotiated contracts, and planned for the future. I never hesitate to reach out to Rick even for seemingly minor questions. He offers reasonable rates, excellent advice, and is patient with my questions.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Partner, Copenhaver, Ellett & Derrico

Associations

2003 - Present

Legal Aid Society

Director

1991 - Present

Roanoke Bar Association

Virginia and Georgia Bar Admissions

American Bar Association

Member

Roanoke Bar Association

Member

Virginia State Bar

Member

2002 - 2008

Total Action Against Poverty

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony Prank Phone Call Ends in Dismissal

case against her client was dismissed

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Education

1991

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

Minnesota Mutual Annual Ethics/Malpractice CLE Seminar

Ethics

Languages

English

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