About Richard K.
Richard K. Jolliffe took an unconventional path to the law. He completed his Bachelor of Arts at Queen's University in 1967, then returned to school decades later to earn a Juris Doctor in Legal Studies from the Massachusetts School of Law in 1993. The gap between degrees shaped his approach to legal study. It gave him a wider set of life experiences to draw on when he entered the legal profession.
After receiving his law degree, Jolliffe began practicing law in the mid-1990s. He has spent more than three decades working in the field since earning his JD. Over that time he moved steadily from learning the daily work of a law office to handling matters on his own. Colleagues have noted his steady courtroom presence and measured preparation. He is known to approach cases with patience and careful analysis.
Jolliffe's earlier undergraduate training in the liberal arts informed his legal reasoning. His study at Queen's emphasized critical thinking and writing. Those skills carried over into his legal work. In the courtroom and at the negotiating table, he relies on clear arguments and close attention to facts. He favors methodical preparation over theatrical gestures.
Outside the office, Jolliffe has kept a quieter professional profile. He has not sought public attention. Instead he concentrated on representing clients and refining the work of case management, research and advocacy. This plainspoken approach has guided his practice for many years. He values steady client communication and ensuring that paperwork and filings meet procedural demands.
Today Jolliffe practices law in a private capacity and continues to serve clients on a range of matters. He draws on more than thirty years of practical experience since completing his legal education. He currently handles a variety of legal issues and manages a caseload that reflects his long tenure in the profession.
