Richard R Spencer, Insurance Attorney in Florham Park, New Jersey
Over 58 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and M&A · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Florham Park, NJ
Practicing insurance in Florham Park since 1968.
- 58+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Richard R Spencer is an attorney based in Florham Park, NJ. The practice focuses on Insurance and M&A. Richard has over 58 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Florham Park, NJ
- Experience
- over 58 years
- Known for
- Insurance · M&A
- Handles Insurance and M&A matters from Florham Park, NJ.
- Over 58 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Richard R Spencer: Richard R Spencer is an attorney based in Florham Park, NJ. The practice focuses on Insurance and M&A. Richard has over 58 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Richard takes on
Richard concentrates on insurance and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Richard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Florham Park, New Jersey
Richard takes insurance matters in Florham Park, New Jersey. 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.
M&A cases in Florham Park, New Jersey
Richard takes m&a matters in Florham Park, New Jersey. 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
Meet Richard R Spencer — insurance lawyer in Florham Park
Richard R Spencer is an attorney based in Florham Park, NJ. The practice focuses on Insurance and M&A. Richard has over 58 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Richard R Spencer is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, insurance law, insurance litigation. Richard received a B.A. degree from Gettysburg College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years. Richard practices in Florham Park, NJ.
Working with Richard on a insurance matter
Richard R Spencer is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, insurance law, insurance litigation. Richard received a B.A. degree from Gettysburg College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years. Richard practices in Florham Park, NJ.
Clients Richard works with
Richard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and m&a matters in Florham Park and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Rutgers University
J.D. · 1968
Gettysburg College
B.A. · 1965
Jurisdictions
Richard's state bar admissions
New Jersey
1968 · ACTIVE
Richard studied at J.D. in Rutgers University and B.A. in Gettysburg College.
Law school and academic background
Richard completed J.D. in Rutgers University and B.A. in Gettysburg College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Richard runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Richard has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Richard's professional memberships and bar associations
Morris County Bar Association New Jersey State Bar Association American Bar Association
membership
Locations
Richard R Spencer's office in Florham Park
Richard's primary office is at 325 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ, 07932. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Richard R Spencer — 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 insurance attorneys in Florham Park.
5.0
1 client review
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How to hire Richard R Spencer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance 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 insurance attorney in Florham Park, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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 insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Richard R Spencer
How much does it cost to hire Richard for a insurance 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 insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Richard's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple insurance 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 Florham Park?
Richard is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey 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 insurance 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
Insurance attorneys serving Florham Park, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey
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