Richard E. Griffith Attorney at Law - Shreveport, LA

Honest and Professional Family Law Representation in Shreveport

In the midst of complicated family matters, having an attorney who will provide realistic expectations and straightforward advice is absolutely vital. Located on Kings Highway, the law firm of Richard E. Griffith Attorney at Law focuses exclusively on domestic relations, helping families across Shreveport, Bossier City, Mansfield, and the Barksdale Air Force Base area navigate difficult transitions. Since starting his private practice in 2000, Richard Griffith has built a sterling reputation based on integrity, dignity, and deep legal knowledge. He strives to listen to his clients' concerns, explaining complex legal concepts in plain English so that families feel completely confident at every stage of their legal proceedings.

Compassionate Step-Parent and Grandparent Adoption Services

Adding a new member to your household is an exciting milestone, but the legal processes associated with adoption can be overwhelming. As an adopted child himself, attorney Richard E. Griffith feels a personal connection with his adoption clients and considers joining families together one of the most rewarding parts of his legal practice. He specializes in intra-family adoptions, guiding step-parents and grandparents through the step-by-step process of legally adopting a child. Whether securing the biological parent's consent or navigating the complex process of terminating parental rights due to non-support or lack of communication, Richard provides the meticulous and reliable direction families need to secure their child's legal future.

Tailored Divorce, Custody, and Community Property Advocacy

Divorce and child custody disputes are highly personal and can become extremely contentious. As an experienced divorce lawyer, Richard Griffith represents clients in both amicable negotiations and high-conflict trials. Because Louisiana is a community property state, dividing assets and debts requires detailed analysis; Richard represents his clients zealously in community property partitions to ensure their financial interests are preserved. In custody battles, he helps clients understand joint custody guidelines, establish domiciliary parent statuses, and construct balanced visitation schedules. He also assists grandparents in obtaining visitation rights and represents domestic violence victims in securing vital protective orders.

Specialist in Military Divorces and Child Support Disputes

Due to the proximity of Barksdale Air Force Base, Richard Griffith frequently handles military divorces, which involve unique state and federal rules regarding pension division, housing allowances, and healthcare benefits. He is well-versed in these specific legal frameworks, ensuring that military personnel and their spouses receive fair treatment under the law. Additionally, he handles child support and spousal support modifications, utilizing state guidelines to analyze gross income, childcare expenses, and extraordinary medical costs to achieve balanced and legally sound financial outcomes for children and custodial parents.

Why Trust Richard E. Griffith for Your Family's Legal Needs"

Born and raised in Shreveport, Richard Griffith graduated magna cum laude from Ouachita Baptist University in 1997 and earned his J.D. from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU in 2000. He is an Eagle Scout and a highly active member of his local church and community. His professional excellence has been recognized widely; he has been named one of Shreveport-Bossier's Top Lawyers by SB Magazine for 18 consecutive years and was recognized as one of the Top Law Firms in Louisiana by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys from 2017 to 2023. If you need to find an adoption lawyer or hire a family law attorney in Shreveport who will provide honest, dedicated, and skilled advocacy, contact Richard E. Griffith Attorney at Law today.