Atty. Lee Sumner Richards

Atty. Lee Sumner Richards

Lee Sumner Richards is a lawyer practicing commercial, employment & labor, intellectual property and 14 other areas of law. Lee received a B.A. degree from Amherst College, and has been licensed for 50 years.

New York New York 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Lee Sumner Richards at a glance

Lee Sumner Richards is a Partner based in New York, New York, practforg at Richards Kibbe And Orbe Llp. They haand 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in New York (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1983). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1975) and Amherst College B.A. summa cum laude Amherst College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of American Bar Association (Chairman, Subcommittee on Criminal Aspects of Securities Laws, 1990—) Federal Bar Council Federal Bar Council Inn of Court (President) New York Council of Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Lee Sumner Richards is a lawyer practicing commercial, employment & labor, intellectual property and 14 other areas of law
  • Lee received a B.A. degree from Amherst College, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Lee practices at Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP in New York, NY

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Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Lee Sumner Richards's law office located?
Lee Sumner Richards's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Richards Kibbe And Orbe Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Lee Sumner Richards practiced law?
Lee Sumner Richards has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
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Lee Sumner Richards earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (—).
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Lee Sumner Richards's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1975
Amherst College B.A. summa cum laude Amherst College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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