Atty. Richard A. Spehr

Atty. Richard A. Spehr

Richard A. Spehr is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, partnership, banking & finance and 9 other areas of law.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard A. Spehr at a glance

Richard A. Spehr is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Mayer Brown LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on trademark, business, ip, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), US District Court for the Southern District of New York (1987), US District Court for the Eastern District of New York (1987), and US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (1988). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard A. Spehr is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, partnership, banking & finance and 9 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Richard practices at Mayer Brown LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Spehr's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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. Spehr

Where is Richard A. Spehr's law office located?
Richard A. Spehr's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Mayer Brown LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Spehr handle?
Richard A. Spehr focuses on trademark, business, ip, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard A. Spehr practiced law?
Richard A. Spehr has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Richard A. Spehr go to law school?
Richard A. Spehr earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Richard A. Spehr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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