Atty. Daniel R. Richey

Atty. Daniel R. Richey

Areas of Emphasis Dan Richey is a shareholder in the Firm’s Corporate and Commercial and Emerging Technology groups. He provides counsel across multiple industries, focusing on private equity, emerging technology, software, energy, fintech, life sciences, telecommunications and entertainment.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About Daniel R. Richey at a glance

Daniel R. Richey is a Shareholder based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Babst Calland. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania District of Columbia (2013). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of Pittsburgh (B.S. University, 2007). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Areas of Emphasis Dan Richey is a shareholder in the Firm’s Corporate and Commercial and Emerging Technology groups
  • He provides counsel across multiple industries, focusing on private equity, emerging technology, software, energy, fintech, life sciences, telecommunications and entertainment
  • Mr. Richey represents investor groups, family offices, private equity and venture funds, independent sponsors and operating companies in a variety of complex corporate transactions, including financial and strategic mergers and acquisitions, early-stage venture investments, and platform formations, add-ons and roll-ups
  • He also negotiates public and private capital markets transactions, including private securities offerings and alternative equity financing, including PIPE and RDO investments and ATM and ADR facilities
  • In compliance matters, Mr. Richey helps clients navigate federal, state and non-governmental regulatory regimes, including under SEC and FINRA rules, state securities regulations, and NYSE and Nasdaq exchange rules
  • Mr. Richey also advises public companies in proxy and fiduciary matters, has counseled not-for-profit business trade associations in governance and general corporate matters, and provides comprehensive outside general counsel services
  • He also regularly advises clients on data privacy and cybersecurity practices and policies
  • Mr. Richey’s commercial practice includes software and SaaS licensing agreements, manufacturing, storage, distribution, wholesale, advertising and agency and other commercial service agreements and transactions, as well as restrictive covenants and consumer-facing terms of service, privacy and cybersecurity policies and clickthrough agreements
  • Background Mr. Richey received his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and his M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business in 2012
  • While in law school, he served as Editor in Chief (Vol. 73) of The University of Pittsburgh Law Review
  • He also wrote for and served on the editorial board of JURIST.org, an award-winning online legal news service focused on rule of law and human rights around the globe
  • Prior to law school, Mr. Richey was recognized by the 110th United States Congress, the U.S
  • Small Business Administration, and Pittsburgh City Council for his work as Managing Editor of The Northside Chronicle
  • He is a graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh’s Leadership Development Initiative (XXIX)
  • Mr. Richey earned his B.S. and B.A. in 2007, also from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a member of the University Honors College, recipient of the UHC Chanceller’s Scholarship and a two-time Brackenridge Research Fellow
  • He also served as Managing Editor of The Pitt News
  • Memberships and Affiliations Mr. Richey is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia
  • He received Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions for Corporate Law in 2021-2025
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law in 2022-2025
  • and Securities/Capital Markets Law in 2023-2025

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Daniel R. Richey's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Daniel R. Richey's law office located?
Daniel R. Richey's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Babst Calland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel R. Richey handle?
Daniel R. Richey focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Daniel R. Richey practiced law?
Daniel R. Richey has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Daniel R. Richey go to law school?
Daniel R. Richey earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.S. University, 2007).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 2012
B.S. University
University of Pittsburgh
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013

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