
Richard Speaks
Wilmington, NC
N/A
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Car Accident
Language
English
About
We help people recover full and fair compensation for injuries. Our clients are often injured in car, workplace or other accidents. They have medical expenses and lost income. Sometimes they have permanent injuries. Some have life altering injuries and some will be alright in a couple of months. No matter how they were injured or how seriously they were injured, we focus on their case like it is the only case we have.R. Clarke Speaks was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on October 9, 1969. He resides with his wife and three children in Wilmington, North Carolina. Mr. Speaks attended East Carolina University, where he received his undergraduate degree in economics in 1993. After attending MBA School at East Carolina University, Mr. Speaks received his JD from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University in 1997 where he received the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Award. Also in law school, he clerked for the Honorable Malcolm Howard, United States district judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina. In addition, he completed an internship with the district attorney’s office for the Fifth Judicial District. Mr. Speaks has also worked for the insurance defense firm of Anderson, Daniel and Coxe and the injury law firm of Foster and Bradsher. In 1997, Mr. Speaks started R. Clarke Speaks, Attorney at Law. Since then, his practice has grown into Speaks Law Firm, P.C. He has devoted his entire professional career to the practice of litigation, including personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Mr. Speaks has represented thousands of individuals, businesses, and organizations all over North Carolina as well as Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. He has submitted briefs to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He has argued before the North Carolina Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Speaks is in court on a daily basis and has been since 1997. He has written articles and co-authored a guidebook for young lawyers for the North Carolina Bar Association. In addition, he has been a presenter at continuing legal education seminars for the North Carolina Bar Association and other legal organizations. Mr. Speaks is the author of The North Carolina Auto Injury Book. He has written other books and articles for lawyers and non-lawyers about car accident, persoanl injury and workers' compensation claims.
Practices Areas
Car Accident
Personal Injury
Language
English
Contact
902 Market StreetWilmington, NC, 28401902 Market StreetWilmington, NC, 28401
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
I used Attorney Speaks for a criminal case in 2010 and he got me a great deal. I literally had my freedom on the line and he was able to present the facts and in no exaggeration saved my life. Years later he is always available for advice or to deal with smaller cases. He represents all his clients to the best of his ability regardless of the level of the case. His staff is great, his prices are fair and there is nobody I would ever trust as much to represent me in the future.
I had an excellent experience with Attorney Clarke Speaks and the Speaks law firm! From the initial consultation to representation in court for a minor traffic ticket, it could not have been easier or more professional. Attorney Speaks represented my interests in court and got a result that was better than I expected! I would hire them again.
I am very pleased with the representation that attorney Clarke Speaks gave for me in court. I was able to avoid an insurance increase and points on my license. He took care of everything for me, I would highly recommend him if you are in need of legal representation. Thank you to him and his team.
These guys are the best there are if you need a good lawyer here he is he has been so good to my family I think god for him every day without him I don't know where my family would be now thank all of you guys
This firm stands behind their clients. They treat each case as an individual. You are treated as a human being. They do not treat you as a criminal. They are very understanding of your needs. They went above and beyond my expectation. They kept us informed at all times. They are very friendly and kind. They helped my son out of a real jam, he was caught driving 90mph in a 35mph. Came out with a clean slate. Kept his license, no jail time and most importantly no criminal record. Just to everything they tell you to do because they know their stuff. Great job guys. Thanks again.
My husband and I were very pleased at how Mr. Speaks and his firm handled our case in a professional and timely manner. We had minor wreck which was not our fault earlier this year. He and his team were not only able to get our expenses taken care of, we were able to get extra money for the settlement. We would definitely recommend Mr. Speaks to our friends and anyone looking for representation.
Mr. Speaks and his entire team went above and beyond to help me in settling a claim after my not at fault head-on car crash. The lady that injured me had our state's minimum coverage and I was very concerned that I could come out of this situation owing money to health care providers even though it was not my fault! Mr. Speaks was able to get me a settlement that was not only fair, it exceeded my expectations. All my medical bills were paid. I was even able to get paid for some of the pain and suffering that I went through and continue to deal with. I highly recommend Mr. Speaks and his team. You would be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable and caring attorney. I pray that I am never in this situation again. But if I need legal representation, my one and only call will be to Mr. Speaks.
Mr. Speaks represented me with a felony arrest. He was able to work with the police and prosecutor to get my charges reduced and help me keep my job. His staff was real helpful and always answered my questions. I would tell anyone that's got in trouble with the law to hire the Speaks Law Firm.
I am a student who was charged with misdemeanor assault after a weekend trip to Wilmington -- a charge that was completely unanticipated and especially daunting since I have no experience with the legal system and do not know anyone in the Wilmington area. Clarke was very helpful and available, always returning my calls and even gave me his personal phone-number to reach him via text-messaging. He is exactly what you need out of a layer; our phone calls consisted exclusively of business. Clarke is not there to be your friend; he is there to get your case resolved as effectively as possible. My case required 3 court appearances from July - September and he came to each and spoke to me before, during, and after. I'm sure this was a frustratingly long process since he only charged me a flat-rate for his services. It ended up getting dropped as we had hoped, but this took a significant amount of bargaining and strategy on his part because the defendant and the officer charging me were intent on going to trial. Clarke subpoenaed witnesses for me and also advised me in pressing counter charges. He seemed to know a fair amount of people in the Wilmington area and to be on good terms with the magistrates and DA's at the Hanover County Courthouse. I'm glad I hired him.
I used Attorney Speaks for a criminal case in 2010 and he got me a great deal. I literally had my freedom on the line and he was able to present the facts and in no exaggeration saved my life. Years later he is always available for advice or to deal with smaller cases. He represents all his clients to the best of his ability regardless of the level of the case. His staff is great, his prices are fair and there is nobody I would ever trust as much to represent me in the future.
I had an excellent experience with Attorney Clarke Speaks and the Speaks law firm! From the initial consultation to representation in court for a minor traffic ticket, it could not have been easier or more professional. Attorney Speaks represented my interests in court and got a result that was better than I expected! I would hire them again.
I am very pleased with the representation that attorney Clarke Speaks gave for me in court. I was able to avoid an insurance increase and points on my license. He took care of everything for me, I would highly recommend him if you are in need of legal representation. Thank you to him and his team.
These guys are the best there are if you need a good lawyer here he is he has been so good to my family I think god for him every day without him I don't know where my family would be now thank all of you guys
This firm stands behind their clients. They treat each case as an individual. You are treated as a human being. They do not treat you as a criminal. They are very understanding of your needs. They went above and beyond my expectation. They kept us informed at all times. They are very friendly and kind. They helped my son out of a real jam, he was caught driving 90mph in a 35mph. Came out with a clean slate. Kept his license, no jail time and most importantly no criminal record. Just to everything they tell you to do because they know their stuff. Great job guys. Thanks again.
My husband and I were very pleased at how Mr. Speaks and his firm handled our case in a professional and timely manner. We had minor wreck which was not our fault earlier this year. He and his team were not only able to get our expenses taken care of, we were able to get extra money for the settlement. We would definitely recommend Mr. Speaks to our friends and anyone looking for representation.
Mr. Speaks and his entire team went above and beyond to help me in settling a claim after my not at fault head-on car crash. The lady that injured me had our state's minimum coverage and I was very concerned that I could come out of this situation owing money to health care providers even though it was not my fault! Mr. Speaks was able to get me a settlement that was not only fair, it exceeded my expectations. All my medical bills were paid. I was even able to get paid for some of the pain and suffering that I went through and continue to deal with. I highly recommend Mr. Speaks and his team. You would be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable and caring attorney. I pray that I am never in this situation again. But if I need legal representation, my one and only call will be to Mr. Speaks.
Mr. Speaks represented me with a felony arrest. He was able to work with the police and prosecutor to get my charges reduced and help me keep my job. His staff was real helpful and always answered my questions. I would tell anyone that's got in trouble with the law to hire the Speaks Law Firm.
I am a student who was charged with misdemeanor assault after a weekend trip to Wilmington -- a charge that was completely unanticipated and especially daunting since I have no experience with the legal system and do not know anyone in the Wilmington area. Clarke was very helpful and available, always returning my calls and even gave me his personal phone-number to reach him via text-messaging. He is exactly what you need out of a layer; our phone calls consisted exclusively of business. Clarke is not there to be your friend; he is there to get your case resolved as effectively as possible. My case required 3 court appearances from July - September and he came to each and spoke to me before, during, and after. I'm sure this was a frustratingly long process since he only charged me a flat-rate for his services. It ended up getting dropped as we had hoped, but this took a significant amount of bargaining and strategy on his part because the defendant and the officer charging me were intent on going to trial. Clarke subpoenaed witnesses for me and also advised me in pressing counter charges. He seemed to know a fair amount of people in the Wilmington area and to be on good terms with the magistrates and DA's at the Hanover County Courthouse. I'm glad I hired him.
I used Attorney Speaks for a criminal case in 2010 and he got me a great deal. I literally had my freedom on the line and he was able to present the facts and in no exaggeration saved my life. Years later he is always available for advice or to deal with smaller cases. He represents all his clients to the best of his ability regardless of the level of the case. His staff is great, his prices are fair and there is nobody I would ever trust as much to represent me in the future.
I had an excellent experience with Attorney Clarke Speaks and the Speaks law firm! From the initial consultation to representation in court for a minor traffic ticket, it could not have been easier or more professional. Attorney Speaks represented my interests in court and got a result that was better than I expected! I would hire them again.
I am very pleased with the representation that attorney Clarke Speaks gave for me in court. I was able to avoid an insurance increase and points on my license. He took care of everything for me, I would highly recommend him if you are in need of legal representation. Thank you to him and his team.
These guys are the best there are if you need a good lawyer here he is he has been so good to my family I think god for him every day without him I don't know where my family would be now thank all of you guys
This firm stands behind their clients. They treat each case as an individual. You are treated as a human being. They do not treat you as a criminal. They are very understanding of your needs. They went above and beyond my expectation. They kept us informed at all times. They are very friendly and kind. They helped my son out of a real jam, he was caught driving 90mph in a 35mph. Came out with a clean slate. Kept his license, no jail time and most importantly no criminal record. Just to everything they tell you to do because they know their stuff. Great job guys. Thanks again.
My husband and I were very pleased at how Mr. Speaks and his firm handled our case in a professional and timely manner. We had minor wreck which was not our fault earlier this year. He and his team were not only able to get our expenses taken care of, we were able to get extra money for the settlement. We would definitely recommend Mr. Speaks to our friends and anyone looking for representation.
Mr. Speaks and his entire team went above and beyond to help me in settling a claim after my not at fault head-on car crash. The lady that injured me had our state's minimum coverage and I was very concerned that I could come out of this situation owing money to health care providers even though it was not my fault! Mr. Speaks was able to get me a settlement that was not only fair, it exceeded my expectations. All my medical bills were paid. I was even able to get paid for some of the pain and suffering that I went through and continue to deal with. I highly recommend Mr. Speaks and his team. You would be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable and caring attorney. I pray that I am never in this situation again. But if I need legal representation, my one and only call will be to Mr. Speaks.
Mr. Speaks represented me with a felony arrest. He was able to work with the police and prosecutor to get my charges reduced and help me keep my job. His staff was real helpful and always answered my questions. I would tell anyone that's got in trouble with the law to hire the Speaks Law Firm.
I am a student who was charged with misdemeanor assault after a weekend trip to Wilmington -- a charge that was completely unanticipated and especially daunting since I have no experience with the legal system and do not know anyone in the Wilmington area. Clarke was very helpful and available, always returning my calls and even gave me his personal phone-number to reach him via text-messaging. He is exactly what you need out of a layer; our phone calls consisted exclusively of business. Clarke is not there to be your friend; he is there to get your case resolved as effectively as possible. My case required 3 court appearances from July - September and he came to each and spoke to me before, during, and after. I'm sure this was a frustratingly long process since he only charged me a flat-rate for his services. It ended up getting dropped as we had hoped, but this took a significant amount of bargaining and strategy on his part because the defendant and the officer charging me were intent on going to trial. Clarke subpoenaed witnesses for me and also advised me in pressing counter charges. He seemed to know a fair amount of people in the Wilmington area and to be on good terms with the magistrates and DA's at the Hanover County Courthouse. I'm glad I hired him.