How much does it cost to hire Richard for a car accidents case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Richard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Richard offer a free consultation?

Richard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Richard's current terms during booking.

How long do car accidents cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Richard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Richard take my case if I'm outside Lancaster?

Richard is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Richard will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Richard?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Richard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Richard accepting new car accidents clients right now?

Richard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Richard Cordell Low, Car Accidents Attorney in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Education, and General · 4.5/5 rating from 1 verified client review

PartneratMay Herr & Grosh LLP

Lancaster, PA

Practicing car accidents in Lancaster since 1980.

46+: Years practicing
4.5 ★: 1 client review
3: Bar admissions

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Richard Cordell Low is a partner based in Lancaster, PA. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Education, and General. Richard has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at May Herr & Grosh LLP. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Lancaster, PA
Experience: over 46 years
Known for: Car Accidents · Education · General

Handles Car Accidents, Education, and General matters from Lancaster, PA.
Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with BV Distinguished.

Areas of practice

Richard's practice areas in Lancaster

Richard concentrates on car accidents, education, general, motorcycle, and pedestrian. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Car Accidents cases in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Richard takes car accidents matters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Education cases in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Richard takes education matters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

General cases in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Richard takes general matters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Motorcycle cases in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Richard takes motorcycle matters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Pedestrian cases in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Richard takes pedestrian matters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Richard agrees to represent you.

Biography

Richard Cordell Low, car accidents attorney serving Lancaster

Richard Low has been in practice since 1980, concentrating on personal injury claims. He first worked for a large defense firm in Pittsburgh. In 1983, he moved his practice to Lancaster and has been representing injured people against the insurance industry since that time. He has tried cases in both Federal and state courts and has argued before the appellate courts of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Richard Low graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1980, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif (an honorary society) and the Law Review. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Lancaster Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. He is a member of the Litigation section of the ABA, the litigation and auto law sections of the PBA, a delegate to the Pennsylvania Bar Association House of Delegates, and is a member and past chair of the Lancaster Bar Association Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution. He has taught at Penn State University as an adjunct professor in their paralegal program, teaching civil procedure, and has authored articles for the Pennsylvania Law Weekly and taught seminars for other lawyers on issues of automobile law and mediation. He is admitted to practice before all courts of Pennsylvania, the Federal District Courts for the Western and Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

How Richard handles car accidents matters

The kind of cases Richard takes

Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, education, and general matters in Lancaster and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Richard studied and practices

University of Pittsburgh
J.D. · 1980
Carnegie Mellon University
A.B. Economics · 1971

Jurisdictions

Richard's state bar admissions

U.S. District Court,
1983 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1980 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
1980 · ACTIVE

Richard studied at J.D. in University of Pittsburgh and A.B. Economics in Carnegie Mellon University.

Law school and academic background

Richard completed J.D. in University of Pittsburgh and A.B. Economics in Carnegie Mellon University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Richard's legal honors and published work

Richard has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

BV Distinguished

Legal awards and honors

BV Distinguished.

Affiliations

Richard's professional memberships and bar associations

Lancaster, Pennsylvania (Member, House of Delegates) and American Bar Associations American Association for Justice Pennsylvania Association for Justice
membership

Locations

Richard Cordell Low's office in Lancaster

Richard's primary office is at 49 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

May Herr & Grosh LLP

49 North Duke Street

Lancaster, PA 17602

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Richard Cordell Low — 4.5/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Richard. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in Lancaster.

4.5

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Hiring guide

How to hire Richard Cordell Low — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Richard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Richard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Richard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Richard

Richard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every car accidents matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Richard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Richard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Richard Cordell Low

How much does it cost to hire Richard for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Richard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Richard offer a free consultation?
Richard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Richard's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Richard's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Richard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Richard take my case if I'm outside Lancaster?
Richard is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Richard will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Richard?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Richard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Richard accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Richard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Car Accidents attorneys serving Lancaster, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania

Richard handles car accidents matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified car accidents attorneys in that community.

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