Atty. Richard J. Shackleton

Atty. Richard J. Shackleton

Richard J. Shackleton is a lawyer practicing toxic tort defense, defense litigation, products liability defense and 8 other areas of law.

New York New York 65 J. Erfahrung 65 year
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About Richard J. Shackleton at a glance

Richard J. Shackleton is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Shackleton & Hazeltine. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and zoning. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1961), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1961), New York (1982), and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of New York (1982). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard J. Shackleton is a lawyer practicing toxic tort defense, defense litigation, products liability defense and 8 other areas of law
  • Richard J. has been licensed for 65 years
  • Richard J. practices at Shackleton & Hazeltine in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard J. Shackleton's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Medical Malpractice

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Land Use & Zoning

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 New York 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 J. Shackleton

Where is Richard J. Shackleton's law office located?
Richard J. Shackleton's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Shackleton & Hazeltine. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard J. Shackleton handle?
Richard J. Shackleton focuses on contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard J. Shackleton practiced law?
Richard J. Shackleton has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Richard J. Shackleton go to law school?
Richard J. Shackleton earned their education at (J.D., 1961).
How can I contact Richard J. Shackleton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard J. Shackleton received?
Richard J. Shackleton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1961
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1961
New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third and Fourth Circuits
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988

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