Richard J.R. "Rich" Raleigh, Jr.
About Richard J.R. Raleigh, Jr.
Richard J.R. Raleigh, Jr. is a lawyer based in Huntsville, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Richard J.R. Raleigh, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law - Management
- Government Contracts
- Labor Law - Union
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Trade Secrets Law
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Education: The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1995 and The University of Alabama, BA, graduated 1992
Location: Huntsville, AL
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