Atty. John Richard Held

Atty. John Richard Held

John Richard Held is a lawyer. John received a B.B.A. degree from Siena College in 1980, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Sarasota Sarasota 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About John Richard Held at a glance

John Richard Held is a Tax Coun. based in Sarasota, Florida. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in New York (1992) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York and U.S. Tax Court (1992). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1983) and Siena College (B.B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Richard Held is a lawyer
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from Siena College in 1980, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices in Sarasota, FL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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John Richard Held's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John Richard Held has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
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John Richard Held earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.B.A., 1980).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1983
B.B.A.
Siena College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1992

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