The Law Office of Richard Southard specializes in providing clients from all walks of life, top-notch legal representation in civil and criminal litigation throughout New York State. Richard Southard has an unsurpassable track record of winning verdicts, which often allows him to negotiate favorable dispositions without the risk of trial. Should a trial be necessary, Mr. Southard prides himself on having a winning strategy in place and the expertise and experience to implement it in front of a jury. The Law Office of Richard Southard commits itself to delivering to each of its clients, the highest quality of trial skills, legal expertise and professional judgment, no matter the size of the case.
Not every case can be settled. The reality is that sometimes a fair and just result is not offered, no matter which attorney you hire. That is why you need to hire an attorney that has the trial skills and trial experience to protect you if negotiations fail. 
Richard Southard uses his years of sales and sales management experience to negotiate favorable plea bargains and large cash settlements for his clients. He recognizes that sometimes the result a client wants may never be offered. That is why Richard Southard prides himself on building a successful trial strategy from the day of each client’s initial consultation.
- Appeals
- Assault
- Automobile Accidents
- Burglary
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Possession or Marihuana
- DWI (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol)
- Embezzlement
- False Arrest
- Fraud/Bad Check/Forgery
- Gun or Weapons Possessions
- Harassment
- Manslaughter
- Medical Malpractice
- Murder