Atty. Richard E. Weltman, Esq.
Richard E. Weltman is recognized by his peers as an aggressive litigator and skilled negotiator with over 47 years of experience handling diverse matters.
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Richard E. Weltman, Esq. is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, chapter 7, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (1979), United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (1979), and New Jersey (1989). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and The Ohio State University (B.A. Journalism, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bergen County, New York State (Member, Business Law Section) and New Jersey State (Member, Bankruptcy Law Section) Bar Associations Commercial Law League of America Bankruptcy Lawyers Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard E. Weltman is recognized by his peers as an aggressive litigator and skilled negotiator with over 47 years of experience handling diverse matters
- Richard engages in the general practice of law with a concentration in business and bankruptcy counseling and problem-solving
- He regularly handles matters arising out of the creditor and debtor relationship, often concerning financially distressed companies, asset preservation, private sales, online auctions, rights enforcement, and asset recovery
- Representative clients include banks, credit unions, asset-based and MCA lenders, finance companies, venture capital, equipment lessors, insurers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, developers, entrepreneurs, medical, legal, accounting, and design professionals, construction trades, artists, founders, investors, owners, senior managers, employees, contractors, and parties in interest—across multiple sectors including, among others, retail, hospitality, entertainment, media, marketing, financial services, technology, fintech, block chain, Web3, digital assets, IP protection and licensing, estate administration, crypto, and cannabis—for diverse organizations such as family offices, content creators, corporate counsel, advisors, partnerships, limited liability companies, and nonprofit entities
- In addition, Richard represents debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, receivers, fiduciaries, restructuring officers, committees, and counterparties in connection with a wide range of business and bankruptcy transactions and contested matters, including distressed assets, preference and fraudulent conveyance adversary proceeding cases, lien priorities, proofs of claim, reorganization and liquidation plan confirmation, adequacy of disclosure statements, motion practice, equitable remedies, debt discharge, dischargeability, and involuntary cases
- Richard graduated cum laude from Delaware Law School of Widener University, earning his Juris Doctor degree in 1978
- While in law school, he was elected to Moot Court Honor Society, and also served as Magister of Harrington Inn of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity
- He served as Managing Editor of The Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, the law review of Delaware Law School and a leading national legal publication focused on corporate governance, compliance and business law issues in general and Delaware corporation law in particular
- Richard is a member in good standing of the bars of both New Jersey and New York, and is admitted to practice before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey
- In addition, Mr. Weltman’s active professional affiliations include the Bankruptcy Lawyers Bar Association, Commercial Law League of America, and the New York State (Member, Executive Committee, Business Law Section, and Committee on Internet and Technology Law), New Jersey State (Member, Bankruptcy Law Section) and American Bar Associations
- Mr. Weltman is also a member of Executive’s Association of Greater New York
- Richard received his undergraduate degree in journalism from The Ohio State University in 1975
- Prior to law school, he worked in advertising and public relations honing his writing skills and producing radio and television commercials for regional and national clients
- He brings to his law practice strong communication and negotiation skills and the ability to formulate creative win-win solutions that produce profitable results for his clients
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Richard E. Weltman, Esq. is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New York →
Richard E. Weltman, Esq. is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in New York →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Richard E. Weltman, Esq. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard E. Weltman, Esq. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Richard E. Weltman, Esq. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
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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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