Richard A Chopin
also known as Dick Chopin
About Richard
Biography
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 and powerful advocate, Dick is the warrior clients need on their side when everything is on the line, whether insignificant personal injury litigation, a domestic matter, or a large casualty case.
Dick was admitted to the Bar in Louisiana in 1973 and Texas in 1997. Dick has extensive experience in virtually all types of litigation and is recognized locally and nationally as one of the best trial lawyers. He is well respected for his skills, ethics and professionalism and has consistently been selected for the highest possible ratings in all areas by his peers.
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Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
53 years | 2,000 cases
53 years | 2,000 cases
53 years | 50 cases
21 years | 25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
40%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 52 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 28 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
The Chopin Law Firm LLC
650 Poydras Street,, Suite 1550, New Orleans, LA, 70130
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Richard A Chopin's Reviews
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Posted by Thomas | June 22, 2015
One of the Best Lawyers in the State
Richard Chopin is an excellent lawyer - aggressive when he needs to be and always the smartest attorney in the room. He is a fine trial lawyer, having tried hundreds of cases. I chose him when I needed a difficult claim handled and he got an excellent result. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recomm...
Posted by James | October 27, 2014
Dick Chopin is an outstanding lawyer
Dick represented me and did an outstanding job. He accomplished what I was hoping for but never comprised his ethics. He treated the other lawyer, and his cluent, with great respect and our court appearance demonstrated the great respect he enjoys from the court and his peers.
Richard A Chopin's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Dick Chopin is extremely knowledgeable and was a great mentor to me when I started with the firm in 2003. He always has the client's best interest in mind. He always shows sound legal judgment when planning a course of action in a case. He is an excellent lawyer!"
"I've known Dick Chopin for almost 40 years and I highly endorse him. He is very thorough, honest, knowledgeable and he is always attentive to his clients needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked together for some 35+ years. Among the best of the best in Louisiana. Pre-eminent trial lawyer in multiple fields including insurance defense, admiralty & maritime, products liability, domestic law ..."
"Dick Chopin is one preeminent attorneys in entire Gulf South. He has represented his clients in the smallest court houses in southern Louisiana as effectively and professionally as he has in England and Belgium. Quite simply, there are few better lawyers out there. He has tried well over 150 Jury trials and so many bench trials that he does not even bother to keep count. There is no one I would rather call when I have a legal issue."
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Insurance lawyer
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2013
Top Attorneys in Louisiana, St. Charles Avenue Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2012
Top Attorneys in Louisiana, St. Charles Avenue Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2011
Top Attorneys in Louisiana, St. Charles Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2010
Leadership in Law, New Orleans City Business
2010
Top Attorneys in Louisiana, St. Charles Avenue Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers
2009
Top Lawyers in New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine
2009
Top Attorneys in Louisiana, St. Charles Avenue Magazine
N/A
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Top 100 Lawyers, The Top 100 Magazine
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, The Chopin Law Firm LLC
1996 - 2016
Partner, Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, LLP
1981 - 1995
Managing Partner, Hailey, McNamara
1973 - 1981
Counsel, Exxon Corporation
Associations
1981 - Present
Jefferson Bar AssociationMember
1973 - Present
Louisiana Association of Defense CounselMember
1973 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
1973 - Present
New Orleans Bar AssociationMember
1973 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
1973 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1979 - 2009
Louisiana State Bar AssociationBar exam grader
Sample of Legal Cases
A successful judgment was obtained and affirmed on appeal
Education
1973
J.D.
1971
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2013
Simple, Easy to Follow Guidelines for Professionalism
2013
Professionalism Made Easy
2013
Managing the Case at Trial: Preparation, Presentation and Avoiding the Unknowns
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Accident Investigation
N/A
Accident Investigation
Languages
English
Activity
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