Atty. Richard Jay Hafets

Atty. Richard Jay Hafets

Richard Jay Hafets is a lawyer practicing leave and health management, disability, energy and utilities and 12 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from American University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Columbia Columbia 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Jay Hafets at a glance

Richard Jay Hafets is a employment, business, real estate, ssd, and consumer attorney based in Columbia, Maryland. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1976), Maryland - D. Md (1976), U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and District of Columbia (1997). Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 1976) and American University (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbia, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Jay Hafets is a lawyer practicing leave and health management, disability, energy and utilities and 12 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from American University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Richard practices in Columbia, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Jay Hafets's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard Jay Hafets is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard Jay Hafets is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Real Estate Law

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

Richard Jay Hafets is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Richard Jay Hafets is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Maryland →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Richard Jay Hafets is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 Jay Hafets

Where is Richard Jay Hafets's law office located?
Richard Jay Hafets's law practice is located in Columbia, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Jay Hafets handle?
Richard Jay Hafets focuses on employment, business, real estate, ssd, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Richard Jay Hafets practiced law?
Richard Jay Hafets has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Richard Jay Hafets go to law school?
Richard Jay Hafets earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Richard Jay Hafets for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Jay Hafets directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard Jay Hafets received?
Richard Jay Hafets's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
American University Washington College of Law
- 1976
B.S.
American University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1976
Maryland - D. Md
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
DC - D. D.C
Admitted: 1997

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