Atty. Richard A. Rosenbaum
Richard A. Rosenbaum is the Executive Chairman of Greenberg Traurig, a unified international law firm of more than 3100 lawyers spanning 51 offices around the globe.
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Richard A. Rosenbaum is a Shareholder; Executive Chairman based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1983) and Florida (1985). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Revenue Chair, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, Greater New York Chapter, 2014. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard A. Rosenbaum is the Executive Chairman of Greenberg Traurig, a unified international law firm of more than 3100 lawyers spanning 51 offices around the globe
- He has long been recognized as a thought and change leader within the broader legal profession
- Richard joined the firm in 1985 as its 90th lawyer and has since been integrally involved in forming and intensely executing the strategies that have driven the firm’s spectacular growth and unique culture across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
- He closely guards the firm’s long-term core values while aggressively navigating the ever-changing times
- Richard has always put the firm’s clients and people first, understanding that a law firm leader works for them, first and foremost
- Over these decades, Richard’s focus has always been the same: delivering extraordinary business results for clients and providing a place where talented professionals can build their dreams
- He emphasizes urgency, efficiency, and excellence, and maintaining a “GT family” culture defined by high ethics, respect, fairness, loyalty, merit, and personal accountability - values that create lasting relationships and trust
- Richard always has been willing to be first to a new market, a new practice, or a new way of doing business, never following the herd
- He champions GT’s culture of giving all lawyers opportunities for rapid advancement, earned through hard work and merit
- Richard is especially proud of founding the firm’s renowned and wide-ranging “Commitment to Excellence” program, which ensures that these values remain foundational to the firm’s daily practice and global brand for many years to come
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2005-2023 •Listed, Lawdragon, “Hall of Fame,” 2026 •Leadership, 2026 •Real Estate, 2026 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2017 and 2022 •Recipient, Hope Award, Lupus Foundation of America, October 2016 •Recipient, Corporate Citizens Award, Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon, March 2016 •Listed, The National Law Journal, Legal Business Trailblazers & Pioneers, “Strategist & Driver,” 2014 •Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, “Top Tier” Firm in Real Estate, 2013 •Honored, “Man of the Year” Award, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 2012 •Team Member, a Law360 “Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,” 2011, 2012, and 2022-2023 •Recipient, South Florida Business Leader magazine “Business Leader of the Year,” Legal Category, 2011 •Member, Winning Team, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010 •Honoree, “For excellence in Real Estate,” Police Athletic League’s 5th Annual Building New York’s Future Luncheon, September 2010 •Listed, Avenue magazine, “Legal Elite,” Real Estate Law, April 2010 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 2006-2010 •Listed, Who’s Who in American Law, 2005-2006 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard A. Rosenbaum is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Richard A. Rosenbaum is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →
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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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