Atty. Richard Benjamin Porter

Atty. Richard Benjamin Porter

Richard Benjamin Porter is a lawyer practicing accountants, admiralty & maritime, lawsuits & disputes and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years.

New York New York 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Richard Benjamin Porter at a glance

Richard Benjamin Porter is an ACE Bermuda based in New York, New York. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, maritime, and aviation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of New York (2000). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1998) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Benjamin Porter is a lawyer practicing accountants, admiralty & maritime, lawsuits & disputes and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Richard practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Benjamin Porter's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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Aviation Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Richard Benjamin Porter's law office located?
Richard Benjamin Porter's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Benjamin Porter handle?
Richard Benjamin Porter focuses on business, litigation, maritime, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Benjamin Porter practiced law?
Richard Benjamin Porter has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Richard Benjamin Porter go to law school?
Richard Benjamin Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1998
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of New York
Admitted: 2000

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