Atty. Richard Edwin Lear
Mr. Richard Edwin Lear is a lawyer practicing health care, construction & development, advertising and 2 other areas of law.
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Richard Edwin Lear is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Holland And Knight Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, litigation, health care, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (1983), Virginia (1985), and District of Columbia Maryland U.S. Appeals Court, Fourth Circuit U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern Dist (1986). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law J.D. (—) and University of New Hampshire B.A. magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard Edwin Lear is a lawyer practicing health care, construction & development, advertising and 2 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Richard practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Washington, DC
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Richard Edwin Lear is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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