Atty. David Ramsay Patterson

Atty. David Ramsay Patterson

David Ramsay Patterson is a lawyer practicing environmental law, eminent domain, real property and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Trenton Trenton 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About David Ramsay Patterson at a glance

David Ramsay Patterson is a Dept. of Law and Pub. Safety, Off. of Atty. Gen. based in Trenton, New Jersey. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1976), Colorado (1986), Massachusetts (1991), and New Jersey (1991). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1974) and Yale University (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Trenton, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Ramsay Patterson is a lawyer practicing environmental law, eminent domain, real property and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • David practices in Trenton, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

David Ramsay Patterson's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

David Ramsay Patterson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Jersey →

Environmental Law

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

David Ramsay Patterson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Ramsay Patterson

Where is David Ramsay Patterson's law office located?
David Ramsay Patterson's law practice is located in Trenton, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Ramsay Patterson handle?
David Ramsay Patterson focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has David Ramsay Patterson practiced law?
David Ramsay Patterson has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did David Ramsay Patterson go to law school?
David Ramsay Patterson earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact David Ramsay Patterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1974
B.A.
Yale University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976
Colorado
Admitted: 1986
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
New Jersey
Admitted: 1991

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