Atty. Richard D. Diggs
Richard D. Diggs focuses his practice on commercial litigation.
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About Richard D. Diggs at a glance
Richard D. Diggs is a business, securities, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at New York University (—, 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Richard D. Diggs focuses his practice on commercial litigation
- He is experienced in litigating a myriad of disputes including ERISA, securities, and commercial contract cases in federal and state courts
- Read full biography here: https://www.mwe.com/people/diggs-richard/
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Richard D. Diggs's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D. Diggs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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