Atty. Ralph K. Kessler
Ralph K. Kessler is a member of Hinman, Howard and Kattell’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group based in White Plains, New York.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 58+ Years Experience
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About Ralph K. Kessler at a Glance
Ralph K. Kessler is a Special Counsel based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in New York Southern District of New York, United States District Court Eastern District of New York, U (1968). Educated at St. John's University School of Law, Thomas Moore Scholar (J.D. New, 1968) and St. John's University (B.A., 1965). Active member of Professional Memberships American Corporate Counsel Association Adjunct Professor, Hagen School of Business at IONA College, New Rochelle, N and Y. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ralph K. Kessler
- Ralph K. Kessler is a member of Hinman, Howard and Kattell’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group based in White Plains, New York
- Ralph has participated in and directed dozens of business acquisitions in North and South America and provides advice to businesses on compliance with related regulations
- Ralph has experience with government contracts, including those involving the aerospace industry
- He has negotiated contracts with major prime United States government contractors including Boeing, Airbus, United Technologies, General Electric and Raytheon
- Ralph continues to provide these services to a number of clients, including European-based investors
- Ralph is a former member of the adjunct faculty at St. John’s University’s College of Business and an adjunct Professor at the Hagan School of Business at Iona College in New York
Practice Areas Explained
Ralph K. Kessler's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ralph K. Kessler handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Business & Corporate Law in White Plains
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Securities Law in White Plains
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Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
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 White Plains 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.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in White Plains Choose Ralph K. Kessler
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 Ralph K. Kessler's practice in the field of business and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ralph K. Kessler brings 58+ 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 business and securities, Ralph K. Kessler can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means Ralph K. Kessler 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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Common Legal Issues Ralph K. Kessler Handles in White Plains
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