Atty. Diane Richards Brey

Atty. Diane Richards Brey

Diane Richards Brey is a lawyer practicing litigation, education law, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law. Diane received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Columbus Columbus 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Diane Richards Brey at a glance

Diane Richards Brey is a litigation, civil rights, education, government, and appellate attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1994), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1995). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1988) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Diane Richards Brey is a lawyer practicing litigation, education law, appellate practice and 4 other areas of law
  • Diane received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Diane practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Diane Richards Brey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Diane Richards Brey 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.

Diane Richards Brey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Diane Richards Brey is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Ohio →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Diane Richards Brey is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Diane Richards Brey is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Diane Richards Brey is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Diane Richards Brey

Where is Diane Richards Brey's law office located?
Diane Richards Brey's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Diane Richards Brey handle?
Diane Richards Brey focuses on litigation, civil rights, education, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Diane Richards Brey practiced law?
Diane Richards Brey has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Diane Richards Brey go to law school?
Diane Richards Brey earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Diane Richards Brey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1988
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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