Atty. Richard Burger

Atty. Richard Burger

Richard Burger is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction, general liability & casualty and 4 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 2005, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Albany Albany 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Burger at a glance

Richard Burger is an Associate based in Albany, New York, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (2013) and Colorado (2013). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2012) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Burger is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction, general liability & casualty and 4 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 2005, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Richard practices at Wilson Elser in Albany, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Burger's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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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 Albany 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 Burger

Where is Richard Burger's law office located?
Richard Burger's law practice is located in Albany, New York. The firm is Wilson Elser. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Burger handle?
Richard Burger focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Burger practiced law?
Richard Burger has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Richard Burger go to law school?
Richard Burger earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Richard Burger for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2012
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 2005

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 2013
Colorado
Admitted: 2013

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