Richard A Chopin
Admiralty and maritime Attorney at New Orleans, LA
also known as Dick Chopin
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Richard A Chopin
Admiralty and maritime Attorney at New Orleans, LA
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Learn Richard’s areas of practice.
5
Practice areas
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Admiralty and maritime35%
50 years, 2,000 cases
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Personal injury30%
50 years, 2,000 cases
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Insurance15%
50 years, 50 cases
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Child custody5%
18 years, 25 cases
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Child support5%
18 years, 25 cases
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Divorce and separation5%
18 years, 20 cases
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Family5%
18 years, 15 cases
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Licensed for 49 years
State
LA
Status
Eligible to Practice Law
Acquired
1973
Updated
11/14/2022
State
TX
Status
Inactive
Acquired
1997
Updated
10/23/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Contact Richard
The Chopin Law Firm LLC
650 Poydras Street,
Suite 1550
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Reviews
One of the Best Lawyers in the State
Dick Chopin is an outstanding lawyer
Cost
Rates
- Contingency 40%-45%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card
Resume
Work Experience
- Attorney
- The Chopin Law Firm LLC
- 2016 - Present
- Partner
- Chopin Wagar Richard & Kutcher, LLP
- 1996 - 2016
- Managing Partner
- Hailey, McNamara
- 1981 - 1995
Education
- Loyola University School of Law
- J.D.
- 1973
- Loyola University New Orleans
- B.B.A.
- 1971
Legal Cases
- 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
Associations
- Jefferson Bar Association
- Member
- 1981 - Present
- Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
- Member
- 1973 - Present
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Member
- 1973 - Present
Languages Spoken
- English
Awards
- Super Lawyer
- Louisiana Super Lawyers
- 2014
- Super Lawyer
- Louisiana Super Lawyers
- 2013
- Top Attorneys in Louisiana
- St. Charles Avenue Magazine
- 2013
Speaking Engagements
- LSBA Conference
- Managing the Case at Trial: Preparation, Presentation and Avoiding the Unknowns
- 2013
- LSBA Conference
- Professionalism Made Easy
- 2013
- New Orleans Bar Association Conference
- Simple, Easy to Follow Guidelines for Professionalism
- 2013
Attorney endorsements
Received
(6)
Given
(4)
Personal injury Attorney | Sep 08
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."
Child custody Attorney | Jun 24
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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jun 24
Relationship: Co-worker
"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!"
Admiralty and maritime Attorney | Jun 24
Relationship: Co-worker
"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."
Insurance Attorney | Jun 21
Relationship: Co-worker
"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 ..."
Commercial real estate
Insurance
Ethics and professional responsibility
Personal injury
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