Atty. Catherine Richter

Atty. Catherine Richter

Catherine Richter is a lawyer practicing litigation, health care, medical malpractice. Catherine received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

New York New York 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Catherine Richter at a glance

Catherine Richter is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Dopf LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1988). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1987) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1983). Active member of Metropolitan Women's Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Catherine Richter is a lawyer practicing litigation, health care, medical malpractice
  • Catherine received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Catherine practices at Dopf LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine Richter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine Richter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Catherine Richter

Where is Catherine Richter's law office located?
Catherine Richter's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Dopf LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine Richter handle?
Catherine Richter focuses on medical malpractice, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Catherine Richter practiced law?
Catherine Richter has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Catherine Richter go to law school?
Catherine Richter earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Catherine Richter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- 1987
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988

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