Atty. Richard A. Friedman

Atty. Richard A. Friedman

Richard A. Friedman is a lawyer practicing corporate, capital markets, emerging company & venture capital and 16 other areas of law.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Richard A. Friedman at a glance

Richard A. Friedman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, white collar, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987), New York United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York United States District Co (1988), New Jersey (1989), and Maryland (1991). Educated at Hofsta University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1984). Active member of Memberships •Federal Regulation of Securities Committee - American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard A. Friedman is a lawyer practicing corporate, capital markets, emerging company & venture capital and 16 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of New York at Binghamton in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Richard practices at Sheppard Mullin in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Friedman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A. Friedman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard A. Friedman

Where is Richard A. Friedman's law office located?
Richard A. Friedman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Friedman handle?
Richard A. Friedman focuses on business, m&a, white collar, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard A. Friedman practiced law?
Richard A. Friedman has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Richard A. Friedman go to law school?
Richard A. Friedman earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Richard A. Friedman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hofsta University School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of New York at Binghamton
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987
New York United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York United States District Co
Admitted: 1988
New Jersey
Admitted: 1989
Maryland
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992

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