Atty. Richard Avery Gerard

Atty. Richard Avery Gerard

Richard Avery Gerard is a lawyer practicing oil and gas leasing, natural resources, mineral law and 25 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1966, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Elmira Elmira 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About Richard Avery Gerard at a glance

Richard Avery Gerard is a Member based in Elmira, New York, practicing at Richard A. Gerard Attorney-at-Law. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on contracts, real estate, tax, environmental, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1972), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1971) and Yale University (B.A., 1966). Active member of Attended 2009 Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Association Conference Matriculated: Rocky Mountain Mineral Institute, Internationally recognized Course on Oil and Gas Law, Houston TX 2008, NARO, Founding Director of Appalachia Section of National Association of Royalty Owners, and Society of Petroleum Engineers, Attended Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York, IOGANY,-annual Independent Oil Conferences since 2006. Serands clients in Elmira, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Avery Gerard is a lawyer practicing oil and gas leasing, natural resources, mineral law and 25 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1966, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Richard practices at Richard A. Gerard Attorney-at-Law in Elmira, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Avery Gerard's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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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 Elmira 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 Avery Gerard

Where is Richard Avery Gerard's law office located?
Richard Avery Gerard's law practice is located in Elmira, New York. The firm is Richard A. Gerard Attorney-at-Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Avery Gerard handle?
Richard Avery Gerard focuses on contracts, real estate, tax, environmental, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Avery Gerard practiced law?
Richard Avery Gerard has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Richard Avery Gerard go to law school?
Richard Avery Gerard earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Richard Avery Gerard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1971
B.A.
Yale University
- 1966

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975

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