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Atty. Richard Harms

Atty. Richard Harms

Richard Harms is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, automobile liability and 20 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from C.W.

Woodbury Woodbury 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (516) 940-2159 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard Harms at a glance

Richard Harms is a Member based in Woodbury, New York, practicing at Harms & Harrigan, LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1997) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2004). Educated at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center (J.D., 1996) and C.W. Post College (B.S., 1984). Active member of Suffolk County and New York State Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Woodbury, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard Harms is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, automobile liability and 20 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from C.W
  • Post College in 1984, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Richard practices at Harms & Harrigan, LLP in Woodbury, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Harms's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

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Wrongful Death

Richard Harms is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →

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 Woodbury 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Harms

Where is Richard Harms's law office located?
Richard Harms's law practice is located in Woodbury, New York. The firm is Harms & Harrigan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Harms handle?
Richard Harms focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Harms practiced law?
Richard Harms has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Richard Harms go to law school?
Richard Harms earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Richard Harms for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center
- 1996
B.S.
C.W. Post College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2004

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