Atty. Richard I. Chaifetz

Atty. Richard I. Chaifetz

Richard I. Chaifetz is a lawyer practicing litigation, entertainment law, business and 13 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard I. Chaifetz at a glance

Richard I. Chaifetz is a Member based in Columbia, Maryland, practicing at Chaifetz & Coyle, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trademark, probate, and copyright. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1971), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1971) and Yeshiva University (B.A., 1968). Active member of District of Columbia Bar Maryland State Bar Association. Serands clients in Columbia, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard I. Chaifetz is a lawyer practicing litigation, entertainment law, business and 13 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Yeshiva University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Richard practices at Chaifetz & Coyle, P.C. in Columbia, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Richard I. Chaifetz's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Richard I. Chaifetz is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →

Contracts

Richard I. Chaifetz is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Maryland →

Trademark Law

Richard I. Chaifetz is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Maryland →

Probate

Richard I. Chaifetz is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →

Copyright Law

Richard I. Chaifetz is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard I. Chaifetz

Where is Richard I. Chaifetz's law office located?
Richard I. Chaifetz's law practice is located in Columbia, Maryland. The firm is Chaifetz & Coyle, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard I. Chaifetz handle?
Richard I. Chaifetz focuses on wills, contracts, trademark, probate, copyright. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Richard I. Chaifetz practiced law?
Richard I. Chaifetz has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Richard I. Chaifetz go to law school?
Richard I. Chaifetz earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Richard I. Chaifetz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1971
B.A.
Yeshiva University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1991
Maryland
Admitted: 1992

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