Richard J. Fernandez was admitted to practice law in the State of Louisiana in 1981 and has represented injured people throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region. He appreciates the practice of law because he genuinely enjoys helping other people. "The greatest satisfaction in my life, other than my family, is helping the injured people that I represent." -Richard J. Fernandez.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Maritime Injuries
- Admiralty & Maritime Law
- Toxic Torts
- Workers' Compensation Law
Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1981
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education
- Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
- LL.M., Master of Laws
- Major: Admiralty
- Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana
- Nicholls State University
- M.B.A., Master of Business Administration
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Jefferson Parrish Bar Association
- Louisiana Association for Justice
- American Association for Justice
- Maritime Law Association of the United States
- Federal Bar Association
- Better Business Bureau
Past Employment Positions
Louisiana 5th Circuit Court of Appeal, Law Clerk
Languages
Our firm helps people suffering from serious injuries understand their rights. In particular, we can show them how the law can help them meet their financial and medical needs.
