Richard Earl Haferkamp, Employment Attorney in St Louis, Missouri
Over 49 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, IP, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratThompson Coburn LLP
St Louis, MO
Practicing employment in St Louis since 1977.
- 49+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Richard Earl Haferkamp is a partner based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Employment, IP, and Litigation. Richard has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- St. Louis, MO
- Experience
- over 49 years
- Known for
- Employment · IP · Litigation
- Handles Employment, IP, and Litigation matters from St. Louis, MO.
- Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Richard Earl Haferkamp: Richard Earl Haferkamp is a partner based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Employment, IP, and Litigation. Richard has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Richard Earl Haferkamp
Richard concentrates on employment, ip, litigation, patent, and trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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IP
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Litigation
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Patent
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Trademark
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Employment cases in St Louis, Missouri
Richard takes employment matters in St Louis, Missouri. 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.
IP cases in St Louis, Missouri
Richard takes ip matters in St Louis, Missouri. 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.
Litigation cases in St Louis, Missouri
Richard takes litigation matters in St Louis, Missouri. 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.
Patent cases in St Louis, Missouri
Richard takes patent matters in St Louis, Missouri. 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.
Trademark cases in St Louis, Missouri
Richard takes trademark matters in St Louis, Missouri. 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
About Richard Earl Haferkamp — Over 49 years of Missouri employment experience
Richard Earl Haferkamp is a partner based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on Employment, IP, and Litigation. Richard has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Richard Earl Haferkamp is a lawyer practicing patents, employment / labor, trademark application and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S.E.E. degree from Washington University in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years. Richard practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis, MO.
Working with Richard on a employment matter
Richard Earl Haferkamp is a lawyer practicing patents, employment / labor, trademark application and 3 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S.E.E. degree from Washington University in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years. Richard practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis, MO.
Clients Richard works with
Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, ip, and litigation matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.
Credentials
Richard Earl Haferkamp's legal education and bar admissions
Washington University
J.D. · 1976
Washington University
B.S.E.E. Washington · 1971
Jurisdictions
Richard's state bar admissions
registered to practi
1978 · ACTIVE
Missouri
1977 · ACTIVE
Richard studied at J.D. in Washington University and B.S.E.E. Washington in Washington University.
Law school and academic background
Richard completed J.D. in Washington University and B.S.E.E. Washington in Washington University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Richard Earl Haferkamp
Richard has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Richard Earl Haferkamp's office in St. Louis
Richard's primary office is at One US Bank Plaza, St. Louis, MO, 63101-1693. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Richard Earl Haferkamp — 5.0/5 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 employment attorneys in St Louis.
5.0
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How to hire Richard Earl Haferkamp — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment 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 employment attorney in St Louis, Missouri
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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 employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Richard Earl Haferkamp
How much does it cost to hire Richard for a employment 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 employment attorneys offer free consults — check Richard's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Missouri typically take?
Simple employment 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 St Louis?
Richard is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri 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 employment 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
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