Atty. John Richards
John Richards is a lawyer practicing patents & utility models, chemistry, physics and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Cambridge in 1966, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Chemistry & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 45+ Years Experience
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About John Richards at a Glance
John Richards is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Ladas & Parry LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on patent, class action, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York Registered to Practice before the European Office of Harmonization of the Internal Market ( (1981). Educated at University of London (LL.B., 1979) and University of Cambridge (B.A. University, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Richards
- John Richards is a lawyer practicing patents & utility models, chemistry, physics and 8 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Cambridge in 1966, and has been licensed for 45 years
- John practices at Ladas & Parry LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location
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John Richards's Areas of Legal Practice
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Patent Law in New York
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Class Action in New York
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Trade Secrets in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose John Richards
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Richards's practice in the field of patent, class action, trade secrets, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Richards brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, class action, and trade secrets, John Richards can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means John Richards attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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