Richard L. LaGarde

Richard L. LaGarde

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Brain Injury, Litigation ... +2 more

3000 Weslayan St Ste 380, Houston, TX

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 498-498 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 42 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1983

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 44 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1981

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

LaGarde Law Firm, P.C.

3000 Weslayan St Ste 380, Houston, TX, 77027-5732

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Richard L. LaGarde's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Treats You Like Family

We hired Richard to help us navigate a complex business contract. Richard took the time to make sure we understood every word of the contract provided by the other side and rewrote and negotiated it to be in our favor before we signed. His tactful and professional approach saved the deal and made sur...e we got a contract which was very favorable to our side, protecting our interests and our investment. He did this all without spoiling the deal or offending a difficult opposing side. I would trust Richard with any complex contracts case and highly recommend him when the issue requires tactfulness and working with the other side. He can be tough when needed, but also knows how to bring two sides to agreement and is able to preserve critical business relationships. He and his firm have been a tremendous resource to our company over the years and were are ever grateful for Richard's helpfulness, surprisingly fast response-time, for taking the time to answer our questions, for understanding how important the deal was to us, and above all for treating us like family!

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Richard L. LaGarde's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Murray

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard Lagarde has an excellent reputation in the legal community for being smart, hard working, and professional. I would trust him to handle a difficult legal matter with compete confidence that it would be attended to in the most professional and ethical manner. I endorse this lawyer."

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Roger Chrisco

Litigation lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked at LaGarde Law Firm as an attorney for about five years, and I enthusiastically recommend Richard LaGarde as a litigator. I worked closely with Richard on a wide range of cases, obtaining good results for clients against some of the best lawyers and law firms anywhere. Richard is honest and very smart. He excels in creativity, whether the goal is a creative resolution to a matter or a chess-like litigation strategy to put clients in the best position to ultimately prevail. Richard also shines in the courtroom because of his intelligence, experience, preparation, and unflappable nature. He presents himself with calm confidence and professionalism, clearly articulating his clients' arguments and plainly explaining complex facts and ideas. In summary, Richard deftly combines both the strategic and persuasive aspects of effective representation in an intelligent and creative manner that gives clients both confidence and their best opportunity to reach their goals."

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Olan Boudreaux

Litigation lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Burlison

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard is sharp, tenacious, and hard working. I have worked with him in the past on personal injury and commercial matters and I endorse him enthusiastically."

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Gilbert Adams

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney."

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Brandon Glosson

Litigation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Richard Lagarde is the most talented attorney I have had the pleasure of working with. He is a consummate professional and is a true master of his craft. His attention to detail is superb and his creativity is unsurpassed. If you or your company is represented by Richard Lagarde, you can rest assured that your interests are well-protected."

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R. Ferrell

Litigation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I tried a jury case against Richard LaGarde in Harris County and found him to be an outstanding trial lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2005

Top Lawyers for the People,

2005

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2003

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

1995

Board Certified - Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

1991

Board Certified - Personal Injury, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Senior Shareholder, LaGarde Law Firm, P.C.

1986 - 1992

Partner, Fisher, Gallagher, Perrin, & Lewis

1982 - 1985

Attorney, Vinson & Elkins

1981 - 1982

Briefing Clerk, Louisiana Supreme Court

Associations

American Board of Trial Advocates (Houston chapter)

Former President

Houston Trial Lawyers Association

Former President

Houston Trial Lawyers Foundation

Former President

Education

1981

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Louisiana State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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