Richard Earl Stites

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Richard Earl Stites: Attorney with Legal Resources PLLC
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Biography

With a distinguished academic and professional background, attorney Richard Stites commenced his career with a bachelor's degree, cum laude, from the University of Illinois, majoring in economics and finance and minoring in psychology. His academic excellence earned himself membership in several honorary fraternities, including Phi Beta Kappa. He also received the highest departmental distinction from the Finance Department. Pursuing law, Richard graduated magna cum laude from Indiana University School of Law, where he served as the Administrative Editor for the Indiana Law Journal and interned for the Honorable S. Hugh Dillin.

Richard began his legal journey at Livingston, Barger, Brandt, Slater & Schroeder, becoming a partner by 1985. As Managing Partner, he played a vital role in the firm's expansion across Illinois. Afterward, Richard founded Legal Resources PLLC, focusing on civil defense litigation, business planning, risk management, medical malpractice, and defense litigation. His unique skills are sought after within the legal community, and he has acted as counsel for National Security Events and developed legal frameworks for state agencies. With experience handling over 800 cases in state and federal courts, Richard has also served as corporate counsel, emphasizing business law, consultation, and complex litigation.

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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Litigation
  • Risk Management
  • Products
  • Governmental
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Illinois, A.B., cum laude; double majors in economics and finance and a minor in psychology, 1976
Law School Attended:
Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington, J.D., magna cum laude, 1979
Year of First Admission:
1979
Admission:
1979, Illinois; 1980, United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois; 1982, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; 1984, United States Supreme Court; 1995, United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois; 1979, Illinois
Memberships:
McLean County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations; Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel; Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel; International Association of Defense Counsel; The Society of Trial Lawyers; Illinois Society for Healthcare Risk Management; Defense Research Institute; Litigation Counsel of America; Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys.
ISLN:
903397290

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