Atty. Christopher Rizzo

Atty. Christopher Rizzo

Christopher Rizzo is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental and natural resources. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Manhattan College in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

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Profile Summary

About Christopher Rizzo at a glance

Christopher Rizzo is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on litigation and environmental. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2001), New York (2002), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2002), and District of Columbia (2007). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 2001) and Manhattan College (B.A., 1997). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Rizzo is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental and natural resources
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Manhattan College in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Christopher practices at Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Rizzo's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 venue, 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 Christopher Rizzo

Where is Christopher Rizzo's law office located?
Christopher Rizzo's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Rizzo handle?
Christopher Rizzo focuses on litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher Rizzo practiced law?
Christopher Rizzo has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Christopher Rizzo go to law school?
Christopher Rizzo earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Christopher Rizzo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 2001
B.A.
Manhattan College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007

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