Atty. Richard E. Lerner
Richard is a well-recognized civil and appellate litigation attorney, with over 600 reported decisions to his name, many of which are among the most oft-cited in the New York courts. He is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell, and rated by “Super Lawyers” as among the top lawyers in New York.
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Richard E. Lerner is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Mazzola Lindstrom, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1983), Connecticut (1989), and New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for t (1989). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A. Philosophy, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association New York City Bar Association Queens County Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard is a well-recognized civil and appellate litigation attorney, with over 600 reported decisions to his name, many of which are among the most oft-cited in the New York courts
- He is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell, and rated by “Super Lawyers” as among the top lawyers in New York
- Having received his Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University School of Law in 1989, he was then admitted to practice in New York, Connecticut, as well as the U.S
- Supreme Court, the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, U.S
- Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, U.S
- District Court for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York
- A graduate of the State University of New York, with a degree in philosophy and Chinese studies, he also attended Fudan University (复旦大学), where he studied Chinese literature, as well as the Taipei Language Institute (中華語文研習所) where he studied the Chinese language
- Activities & Affiliations • New York State Bar Association, • New York City Bar Association, • Queens County Bar Association
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 venue, 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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