Richard Perque

Attorney

Richard Perque

Founder

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.

  • 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
  • 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 Tempore
    Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Division "B"
    2022
  • District Judge Pro Tempore
    Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Division "G"
    2023
  • Commissioner
    Commission on Human Rights for the State of Louisiana
    2016-2022
  • Commissioner
    Commission on Human Rights for the City of New Orleans
    2014-2016
  • Board Member
    Dinerral Shavers Educational Fund
    2017-Present
  • Assistant Bar Examiner
    Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions
    2024-Present
    Appointment by Louisiana Supreme Court
  • AV® Preeminent™
    Martindale-Hubbell

    AV® 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

  • Lifetime Member Award
    Best Attorneys in America

    Lifetime Member Award

    2018-Present

    Richard Perque was recognized among the top civil attorneys in Louisiana for his work in complex transactions.

  • Super Lawyer
    Super Lawyers Magazine

    Super 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.

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