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Richard A Chopin

Richard A Chopin

also known as Dick Chopin
Avvo Rating 9.9  
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Licensed

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About Richard

Dick Chopin is a Member of The Chopin Law Firm and licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas.  Dick Chopin is one of the pre-eminent attorneys in the entire Gulf South. He has represented his clients in the smallest courthouses in southern Louisiana as effectively and professionally as he has in England and Belgium. Quite simply, there are few better lawyers out there.   Dick has tried over 125 civil jury trials and so many bench trials that he does not even bother to keep count. A fearless

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Practice areas

  1. Admiralty and maritime: 35%

    I have spent my entire career handling personal injuries occurring in the oil field both domestically and internationally. I believe I am not only very experienced and respected but also extremely knowledgeable about the operations which provides me great insight, which is advantageous to my clients

    44 years, 2,000 cases

  2. Personal injury: 30%

    I have spent 99% of my time involved in personal injury litigation. It includes injuries in the oil filed, car accidents, slips and falls, and everything imaginable in which someone is injured.

    44 years, 2,000 cases

  3. Insurance: 15%

    44 years, 50 cases

  4. Divorce and separation: 5%

    12 years, 20 cases

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 199703/29/2017
LAEligible to practice law197304/10/2017
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Super LawyerLouisiana Super Lawyers2014
Super LawyerLouisiana Super Lawyers2013
Top Attorneys in LouisianaSt. Charles Avenue Magazine2013
Top Attorneys in LouisianaSt. Charles Avenue Magazine2012
Super LawyerLouisiana Super Lawyers2012
Super LawyerLouisiana Super Lawyers2011
Top Attorneys in LouisianaSt. Charles Magazine2011
Leadership in LawNew Orleans City Business2010
Super LawyerLouisiana Super Lawyers2010
Top Attorneys in LouisianaSt. Charles Avenue Magazine2010
Top Attorneys in LouisianaSt. Charles Avenue Magazine2009
Top Lawyers in New OrleansNew Orleans Magazine2009
Super LawyerLouisiana Super Lawyers2009
AV RatedMartindale-HubbellN/A
Top 100 LawyersThe Top 100 MagazineN/A
Work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyThe Chopin Law Firm LLC2016 - Present
PartnerChopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, LLP1996 - 2016
Managing PartnerHailey, McNamara1981 - 1995
CounselExxon Corporation1973 - 1981
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Jefferson Bar AssociationMember1981 - Present
Louisiana Association of Defense CounselMember1973 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember1973 - Present
New Orleans Bar AssociationMember1973 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember1973 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember1973 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationBar exam grader1979 - 2009
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Mary A. Rodriquez, et al v. Mark Walters, Sr., et al, 34th JDC, Parish of St. Bernard, No. 112-823, Division "O"A successful judgment was obtained and affirmed on appeal
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Education
School nameMajorDegreeGraduated
Loyola University School of LawLawJ.D.1973
Loyola University New OrleansMarketingB.B.A.1971
Speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
New Orleans Bar Association ConferenceSimple, Easy to Follow Guidelines for Professionalism2013
LSBA ConferenceProfessionalism Made Easy2013
LSBA ConferenceManaging the Case at Trial: Preparation, Presentation and Avoiding the Unknowns2013
New Orleans Oil and Gas Safety FoundationAccident InvestigationN/A
Michigan Oil and Gas Safety FoundationAccident InvestigationN/A

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Thomas M Richard

Thomas Richard, Insurance Attorney
Relationship: Co-worker

Dick is an experienced and highly successful trial lawyer, one of the best in the business. A fearless and powerful advocate, Dick is the warrior clients want on their side when the game is on the line, whether in significant personal injury litigation or a large casualty case.

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Nicole S Tygier

Nicole Tygier, Real estate Attorney
Relationship: Co-worker

I have know Dick for many years. He is responsive to his clients' needs. When referring clients to an attorney for cases of family and domestic law, I think of Dick. I recommend Dick Chopin.

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Cost

RATESOTHER BILLING TYPES
  • Contingency fees
    A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
    40%-45%
  • Offers fixed fee-services
    Fixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
    Sometimes
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Contact

The Chopin Law Firm LLC

650 Poydras Street,
Suite 1550
New Orleans, LA, 70130

Office (504) 475-2429

http://www.chopinlawfirm.com/attorneys/richard-a-chopin/

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