Atty. David Shawn Rich

Atty. David Shawn Rich

David S. Rich serves as the founding member of the Law Offices of David S.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About David Shawn Rich at a glance

David Shawn Rich is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment, business, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1995), District of Columbia (1997), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1998), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1998). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David S. Rich serves as the founding member of the Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC, a distinguished Manhattan Employment and Business Litigation Law Firm with offices in Manhattan City and Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
  • A graduate of the Columbia University School of Law and the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Rich brings over two decades of experience to his practice, defending employers, representing businesses, and advocating for executives and professionals in business and employment lawsuits
  • With a comprehensive legal approach, Mr. Rich litigates civil, commercial, employment, and securities matters in both federal and state courts in Manhattan and New Jersey
  • His proficiency extends to arbitration proceedings before FINRA and other arbitral bodies, and he has a notable presence in handling appeals
  • Mr. Rich represents a diverse clientele in civil and commercial matters, addressing breach of contract actions, business torts, bankruptcy, adversary proceedings, civil racketeering, consumer fraud, business dissolution, product liability, franchisor-franchisee disputes, qui tam actions, and proceedings to enforce money judgments, among other corporate litigation matters
  • In the realm of labor, employment, and employee benefits, Mr. Rich adeptly handles breach of employment contract actions, wage-and-hour lawsuits, employment discrimination cases, retaliatory discharge actions, sexual harassment cases, labor arbitrations, unfair labor practice proceedings, non-competition or non-solicitation agreement breaches, workers’ compensation cases, audits, investigations by federal and state labor departments, ERISA actions, and cases related to employee benefit funds
  • Beyond litigation, Mr. Rich is actively engaged in drafting business contracts and employment agreements
  • He plays a pivotal role in assisting employers to create, maintain, and fairly enforce robust workplace policies and procedures
  • Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Rich held key roles, including a partnership in a boutique litigation firm in New York City
  • He also served as an associate at two prominent mid-sized law firms in New York City and New Jersey, respectively
  • His notable litigation experience includes handling cases such as JLM Chems., Inc. v
  • Summit Resource Group, Inc., Barron Partners, LP v
  • Lab123
  • Inc., and Donohue v
  • Teamsters Local 282 Welfare, among others

Practice Areas Explained

David Shawn Rich's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 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 David Shawn Rich

Where is David Shawn Rich's law office located?
David Shawn Rich's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Law Offices of David S. Rich, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Shawn Rich handle?
David Shawn Rich focuses on employment, business, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Shawn Rich practiced law?
David Shawn Rich has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David Shawn Rich go to law school?
David Shawn Rich earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact David Shawn Rich for a consultation?
You can contact David Shawn Rich directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Shawn Rich received?
David Shawn Rich's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1998
New Jersey
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2000

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