Atty. Richard A. Langer
Richard primarily practices in the general business law area with an emphasis on taxation. He has wide-ranging experience in legal issues facing businesses includes: organizing corporations, limited liability companies, purchasing and selling businesses, leveraged buy-out transactions, financing arrangements, capital raising, venture capital, leasing and leveraged leasing, reorganizations/restructurings, shareholder agreements and disputes, qualified pension/profit sharing plans, ESOPs, and executive compensation plans.
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Richard A. Langer is an Of Counsel based in Albany, New York, practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on trusts and business. Admitted to practice in New York (1972). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1971) and University of Rochester (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard primarily practices in the general business law area with an emphasis on taxation
- He has wide-ranging experience in legal issues facing businesses includes: organizing corporations, limited liability companies, purchasing and selling businesses, leveraged buy-out transactions, financing arrangements, capital raising, venture capital, leasing and leveraged leasing, reorganizations/restructurings, shareholder agreements and disputes, qualified pension/profit sharing plans, ESOPs, and executive compensation plans
- Mr. Langer represents clients in disputes with federal and state taxing authorities
- Mr. Langer also engages in estate and management succession planning, particularly involving interests in closely-held businesses
- Background/Education Mr. Langer graduated from New York University School of Law receiving his Master of Laws degree
- Mr. Langer received his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School of Union University, graduating cum laude and Bachelor of Arts from University of Rochester
- Professional/Community Mr. Langer was an Adjunct Professor of Law at Albany Law School from 1975-1999, where he taught courses in business planning and corporate taxation
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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 Albany 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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