
About
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 then City Council President 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 divorce coaching and other services.
Practice Areas
- Legal Representation
- Legal & Governmental Consulting
- Special Master Services
- Mediation
Education
- Dual Civil Law J.D., Common Law Certificate Loyola University New Orleans, School of Law 2006
- Bachelor Business Administration Loyola University New Orleans 2000
- Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne Sorbonne, University of Paris IV 1999
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana State Bar; 2006
- Texas State Bar; 2016
- Massachusetts State Bar (BBO); 2017
- Federal Courts in the State of Louisiana; 2006
- United States Supreme Court; 2014
- Dual Civil Law J.D., Common Law CertificateLoyola University New Orleans, School of Law2006
- Bachelor Business AdministrationLoyola University New Orleans2000
- Cours de civilisation française de la SorbonneSorbonne, University of Paris IV1999
- Louisiana State Bar; 2006
- Texas State Bar; 2016
- Massachusetts State Bar (BBO); 2017
- Federal Courts in the State of Louisiana; 2006
- United States Supreme Court; 2014
- District Judge Pro TemporeCivil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Division "B"2022
- District Judge Pro TemporeCivil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Division "G"2023
- CommissionerCommission on Human Rights for the State of Louisiana2016-2022
- CommissionerCommission on Human Rights for the City of New Orleans2014-2016
- Board MemberDinerral Shavers Educational Fund2017-Present
- Assistant Bar ExaminerLouisiana Committee on Bar Admissions2024-PresentAppointment by Louisiana Supreme Court
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Martindale-HubbellAV® Preeminent™
2011-Present
AV Preeminent rating is the highest peer-review rating an attorney can receive from Martindale-Hubbell. It signifies that a lawyer's peers (fellow attorneys and judges) rank them at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards
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Best Attorneys in AmericaLifetime Member Award
2018-Present
Richard Perque was recognized among the top civil attorneys in Louisiana for his work in complex transactions.
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Super Lawyers MagazineSuper Lawyer
2015-2019, 2026
A Super Lawyer is a prestigious designation given to top-tier attorneys who have achieved high levels of peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than 5% of practicing attorneys in a specific state can be named to this list.