A graduate of Loyola University New Orleans Undergraduate and Loyola University, School of Law, a qualified civil law mediator and attorney, Richard Perque began his legal career with his grandfather Risley “Pappy” Triche, and mother, Jane Triche-Milazzo.
Following his grandfather’s retirement and mother’s election to the District Court in the 23rd Judicial District; and her subsequent appointment to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Richard opened his private practice to serve in the areas of family law, wills and estates, personal injury, civil rights, and general civil litigation.
In 2014, Richard was nominated by Council Member Jason Williams and unanimously confirmed by the New Orleans City Council to serve on the Human Relations Commission for the City of New Orleans; where he served until 2016.
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.
In 2022, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Richard to serve as Judge Pro Tempore of the Civil District Courts for the Parish of Orleans; were he served until 2023.
In 2023, Richard co-founded DivorcePlus, a technology platform that provides individuals with on-demand direct access to a range of divorce services, including online legal services and divorce coaching.
AWARDS
AV® Preeminent™
Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; 2011-Present.
New Orleans Magazine's Top Lawyers; 2012, 2014-2015, and 2022.
Selected to Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine; 2015-2018.
Selected to Super Lawyers Magazine; 2019-Present.
National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40; 2016.
Lifetime Member; Best Attorneys in America; 2018-Present
BAR ADMISSIONS
Richard is licensed to practice in all Louisiana, Texas, and Massachusetts State Courts, all United States District Federal Courts seated in Louisiana, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
EDUCATION
Assumption High School, Napoleonville, Louisiana; 1996
Loyola University New Orleans, Louisiana; 2000
University of Paris IV, Paris, France; 1999
Loyola University New Orleans, School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana Civil Law JD; 2006 Common Law Certificate; 2006
Civil Law Mediation Training; 2008
PROFESSIONAL
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
Commissioner, Louisiana Commission on Human Rights for the State of Louisiana, Office of the Governor; 2016-2022
Commissioner, Human Relations Commission of the City of New Orleans; 2014-2016
School Board Member, Morris Jeff Community School, New Orleans; 2017-2019
Board Member, Dinerral Shavers Educational Fund; 2017-Present
Assistant Bar Examiner; 2024-Present
Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
Member, Texas State Bar Association
Member, Massachusetts State Bar Association
Member, New Orleans Bar Association Chair, Solo and Small Practice Committee; 2018-2020
Fmr Member, New Orleans Federal Bar Association
Fmr Member, Boston Bar Association
