Richard Storms

Richard Storms is a Ruston, Louisiana attorney with Storms & Storms. A practicing lawyer for more than four decades, he handles matters involving real estate closings, real property litigation, wills and successions, family law, divorce, custody, community property, automobile crashes, workers’ compensation, federal court litigation, and insurance defense litigation. His practice serves clients who need practical guidance in property, civil, and family-related legal matters.

Mr. Storms graduated from Ruston High School before earning his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he was a student-athlete. He later received his Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University. His academic background and long legal career provide a strong foundation for evaluating property issues, litigation risks, family disputes, succession matters, and other legal concerns affecting clients in North Louisiana.

Mr. Storms has developed broad experience across both transactional and litigation matters. His real estate work includes real estate closings and real property litigation, while his civil practice extends to automobile crashes, workers’ compensation, federal court litigation, and insurance defense litigation. He also assists clients with wills, successions, divorce, custody, community property, and related family law matters that require careful analysis and steady guidance.

Richard Storms has served as President of the Lincoln Parish Bar Association on two separate occasions, in 1979 and 2000. He was also appointed to the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board, where he served for twelve years. His professional background reflects long-standing involvement in the legal community, practical courtroom experience, and a commitment to helping clients address important legal matters with clear and dependable representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Storms & Storms Law Offices
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Louisiana State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)

• University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  Bachelor of Arts

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