Frequently asked questions by potential clients.

The Richard Law Firm was created to help people secure justice using our legal system.

  • 1: Does it cost anything to have The Richard Law Firm review my case?
  • No. There is no charge for your initial conference with our office. If we accept your case, we will charge a percentage fee based upon the recovery obtained either by settlement or jury verdict.  You will be provided a clear written contract that fully explains our relationship before we undertake any work on your behalf.

  • 2: How do you decide whether you will take my case?

  • We are not a large law firm and as a result, we are not able to help everyone who asks for and needs our help. We look at each case individually. We want to get justice for ordinary people who need it and we look for cases that we have the best opportunity to help the person who has been harmed and to make a difference. We look for cases that match our expertise and the client’s need. Our favorite cases are those that present an opportunity to change harmful behavior by a governmental entity, a large corporations, or an insurance company.
  • 3: How do I contact the Richard Law Firm and obtain more information about reviewing my case?
  • A: You can send us details about your case using our information request form or by calling 307-732-6680.
  • 4: If my lawsuit is successful, what type of compensation can I receive?
  • Compensation for personal injury and medical malpractice cases comes in two main forms:
    Economic damages—Bills for costs and expenses, both past and future, that can be documented as a result of an injury or death. These may include medical expenses, lost wages or lost future income.
    Non-economic damages—Payment for the effects of injury or death, including loss of enjoyment of life, scars, disability, pain, and loss of relationships with loved ones. Compensation for employment and discrimination claim can include lost past wages, future lost wages.
  • 5: What if I want to bring a claim on behalf of a family member who has died?
  • In cases in which the claim is by a family for the death of a loved one, a family member must be appointed as the victim’s personal representative. The personal representative then acts on behalf of the surviving family members.
  • 6: How will I know what’s happening with my case?
  • We work to build a partnership with the clients we represent. We want you to be informed and involved in your case. We frequently meet with our clients and maintain regular contact via e-mail and phone.  Working with clients is critical for our preparation. We make it a priority to keep you informed about the progress of your case, and share important documents and correspondence with you. We encourage you to stay in close touch with us and ask us questions as we move your case forward. Most of all, we value your trust.
  • 7: What are your fees for handling my case?
  • There is no charge for your initial conference with our office. If we accept your case, we will charge a fee based upon a percentage of the recovery obtained either by settlement or jury verdict.  We provide all of our clients with a written representation agreement. We will fully explain the fee arrangement.  We provide a full written accounting to clients when a case is concluded, outlining all of the fees and expenses for your review and approval before any money is disbursed.
  • 8. How much is my case worth?
  • We evaluate each case individually. We take time to come to a proper valuation of your case. However, you must know that there is never a guarantee of any recovery.
  • 9. I don’t live in Wyoming. How can you take my case?
  • Andrea Richard is licensed to practice in both Wyoming and Colorado. If, however, you live in a state where she is not licensed, we associate with competent local counsel and work closely with them on your case. Since we associate with local counsel we are able to appear and practice in states where we are not licensed. For example, we recently assisted on a major wrongful death case in California representing a widow and four children against police officers that needlessly killed their husband and father.
  • 10. How long will it take before we go to trial?
  • This depends on which court will hear your case. Once we know which court we will file your case in, we will be able to better estimate the time it will take to get your case to trial. It can take a year or more to get a case to trial before a jury.