About Richard

A graduate of Loyola New Orleans Undergraduate and Law School, a civil law mediator and attorney, Richard represents people in family law, wills and estates, personal injury, civil rights, and general civil litigation.

Legal Experience

Trial Experience

Represented over 100 plaintiffs in a class action case at the US District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.

Presided over jury and bench trials during appointment as Judge Pro Tempore at Civil District Court.

Counsel of record in over 250 cases filed in New Orleans Civil Court.

Litigated cases to judgment in 18 parishes.

Represents civil and domestic clients in Louisiana, Texas, and Massachusetts. 

Awards

AV® Preeminent™

Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; 2011-Present.

New Orleans Magazine's Top Lawyers; 2012, 2014-2015, and 2022.

Rising Stars by Super Lawyers; 2015-2018.

Super Lawyer; 2019-2023.

National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40; 2016.

Lifetime Member; Best Attorneys in America; 2018-Present.

Court Admissions

Admitted to Louisiana State Bar; 2006.

Admitted to Texas State Bar; 2016.

Admitted to Massachusetts State Bar; 2017.

Admitted to practice before all State and Federal Courts in the State of Louisiana; 2006.

Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; 2014.

Appointed Assistant Bar Examiner for Civil Code I; 2023.

Judicial Experience

Judge Pro Tempore

Civil District Court

Division “B”

In 2022, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Richard to serve as Judge Pro Tempore of Division “B” of the Civil District Courts for the Parish of Orleans.

Judge Pro Tempore

Civil District Court

Division “G”

In 2023, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Richard to serve as Judge Pro Tempore of Division “G” of the Civil District Courts for the Parish of Orleans.

Special Master

Civil District Court

Appointments

With extensive experience in domestic and civil litigation, Richard is trusted by judges to act as Special Master in complex cases.

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Endorsements

Judge Michael Bagneris (Ret)

Megan Kiefer

Ja'Net Davis

Cayce Peterson

Kim Nguyen

Ron Austin

Cassie Gailmor

Judge Regina Bartholomew-Woods (Ret)

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Community Involvement

Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee

Louisiana Democrats are a united group of diverse people working to raise wages, lower health care costs, improve education, protect voting rights, and create an economy that works for all Louisianans.

Dinerral Shavers

Educational Fund (DSEF) / Girls Nola

Creating a better community, a safer city, and adequate opportunities for the youth of New Orleans; while also promoting music, art, and education.

Human Rights Commissioner

State of Louisiana

In 2016, Governor John Bel Edwards nominated, and the Louisiana State Senate confirmed Richard to serve as a Commissioner to the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights, representing the 2nd District; where he served until 2022.

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FRIENDS OF RICHARD PERQUE

Governor John Bel Edwards (Ret)
Senator Mary Landrieu (Ret)
District Attorney Jason Williams
Councilmember Lesli Harris

Hon. Desiree Charbonnet

Rico Alvendia

Mark P. Glago

J. Bart Kelly III

James M. Williams

Judge Michael Bagneris (Ret)
Judge Regina Bartholomew-Woods (Ret)

Judge Stanwood Duval (Ret)
Judge Sally Shushan (Ret)

Judge Michael Bagneris (Ret)
Judge Regina Bartholomew-Woods (Ret)

Judge Stanwood Duval (Ret)
Judge Sally Shushan (Ret)

Rico Alvendia

Mark P. Glago

J. Bart Kelly III

James M. Williams

Iam C. Tucker, Campaign Chair

Cassie Gailmor, Finance Chair

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Election Date: November 3, 2026

Early Voting: October 20-27, 2026