Atty. Richard Hernandez

Atty. Richard Hernandez

Richard Hernandez is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, business & financial services litigation, franchising and distribution law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Newark Newark 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Hernandez at a glance

Richard Hernandez is a Partner based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at McCarter & English, LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2001) and New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New Yo (2003). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2001) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Hernandez is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, business & financial services litigation, franchising and distribution law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Richard practices at McCarter & English, LLP in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Hernandez's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Hernandez

Where is Richard Hernandez's law office located?
Richard Hernandez's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is McCarter & English, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Hernandez handle?
Richard Hernandez focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Richard Hernandez practiced law?
Richard Hernandez has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Richard Hernandez go to law school?
Richard Hernandez earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Richard Hernandez for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 2001
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New Yo
Admitted: 2003

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