Atty. Richard Apat

Atty. Richard Apat

Richard Apat is a lawyer practicing commercial, real estate, personal injury and 8 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Lake Success Lake Success 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Apat at a glance

Richard Apat is a Member based in Lake Success, New York. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, real estate, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1990), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1991). Educated at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 1988) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1985). Active member of Nassau County (Member, Plaintiff's Round Table Committee) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lake Success, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Apat is a lawyer practicing commercial, real estate, personal injury and 8 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Richard practices in Lake Success, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Apat's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Richard Apat is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Richard Apat is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard Apat is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Richard Apat is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →

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 Lake Success 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 Apat

Where is Richard Apat's law office located?
Richard Apat's law practice is located in Lake Success, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Apat handle?
Richard Apat focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, real estate, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Apat practiced law?
Richard Apat has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Richard Apat go to law school?
Richard Apat earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Richard Apat for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
- 1988
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1991

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