Atty. Richard C. Engel

Atty. Richard C. Engel

Editor-in-Chief, The Judge, 1989. Recipient, Law Student Senate Service Organization Award.

Syracuse Syracuse 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (315) 800-0809 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard C. Engel at a glance

Richard C. Engel is a Chair, Business Department based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Mackenzie Hughes LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1990) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1990). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Boston College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Onondaga County and New York State Bar Associations NDNY Federal Court Bar Association. Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Editor-in-Chief, The Judge, 1989
  • Recipient, Law Student Senate Service Organization Award

Practice Areas Explained

Richard C. Engel's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Syracuse 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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Where is Richard C. Engel's law office located?
Richard C. Engel's law practice is located in Syracuse, New York. The firm is Mackenzie Hughes LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard C. Engel handle?
Richard C. Engel focuses on business, m&a, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard C. Engel practiced law?
Richard C. Engel has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Richard C. Engel go to law school?
Richard C. Engel earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
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What awards or recognition has Richard C. Engel received?
Richard C. Engel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 1989
B.A.
Boston College
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1990

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