Atty. Richard John Chalmers

Atty. Richard John Chalmers

Richard John Chalmers is a lawyer practicing matrimonial law, family law. Richard received a B.Com. degree from University of Edinburgh in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

New York New York 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (212) 257-3204 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard John Chalmers at a glance

Richard John Chalmers is a family law attorney based in New York, New York. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Supreme Court of England and Wales (1992), Florida (1998), and Connecticut (2003). Educated at St. Thomas University (J.D., 1998) and University of Edinburgh (B.Com., 1987). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard John Chalmers is a lawyer practicing matrimonial law, family law
  • Richard received a B.Com. degree from University of Edinburgh in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Richard practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard John Chalmers's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Richard John Chalmers is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 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.

Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in New York or all attorneys in New York.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard John Chalmers

Where is Richard John Chalmers's law office located?
Richard John Chalmers's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard John Chalmers handle?
Richard John Chalmers focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard John Chalmers practiced law?
Richard John Chalmers has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Richard John Chalmers go to law school?
Richard John Chalmers earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.Com., 1987).
How can I contact Richard John Chalmers for a consultation?
You can contact Richard John Chalmers 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.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
St. Thomas University
- 1998
B.Com.
University of Edinburgh
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Supreme Court of England and Wales
Admitted: 1992
Florida
Admitted: 1998
Connecticut
Admitted: 2003

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.