Atty. Gerald L Richman

Atty. Gerald L Richman

Gerald L Richman is a lawyer practicing litigation, government, energy. Gerald received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Washington Washington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Gerald L Richman at a glance

Gerald L Richman is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher And Flom Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on litigation, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1987). Educated at Georgetown University Law School (J.D., 1979) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1975). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Energy Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald L Richman is a lawyer practicing litigation, government, energy
  • Gerald received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Gerald practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald L Richman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald L Richman 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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Government & Administrative Law

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

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerald L Richman

Where is Gerald L Richman's law office located?
Gerald L Richman's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Skadden Arps Slate Meagher And Flom Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald L Richman handle?
Gerald L Richman focuses on litigation, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Gerald L Richman practiced law?
Gerald L Richman has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Gerald L Richman go to law school?
Gerald L Richman earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Gerald L Richman for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987

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