Atty. Richard Ivan Cantor

Atty. Richard Ivan Cantor

Richard Ivan Cantor is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, real estate, residential and commercial real estate and 1 other area of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Ivan Cantor at a glance

Richard Ivan Cantor is an Of Counsel based in Poughkeepsie, New York, practicing at Teahan & Constantino. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on real estate, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in New York (1967). Educated at New York University LL.B. (—) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Poughkeepsie, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Ivan Cantor is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, real estate, residential and commercial real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Richard practices at Teahan & Constantino in Poughkeepsie, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Ivan Cantor's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Land Use & Zoning

Richard Ivan Cantor is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Poughkeepsie 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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Where is Richard Ivan Cantor's law office located?
Richard Ivan Cantor's law practice is located in Poughkeepsie, New York. The firm is Teahan & Constantino. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Ivan Cantor handle?
Richard Ivan Cantor focuses on real estate, commercial re, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Ivan Cantor practiced law?
Richard Ivan Cantor has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Richard Ivan Cantor go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Ivan Cantor received?
Richard Ivan Cantor's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

New York University LL.B.
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Brooklyn College of the City University of New York B.A.
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1967

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