Atty. Richard L. Scheff

Atty. Richard L. Scheff

Richard L. Scheff is a lawyer practicing appeals, defective and dangerous products, government investigations & white collar crime and 9 other areas of law.

New York New York 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Richard L. Scheff at a glance

Richard L. Scheff is a Chairman based in New York, New York, practicing at Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, trade secrets, securities, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1981), Massachusetts (1981), and New York U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. Court of International Trade U.S. Tax (2011). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1981) and Gettysburg College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, White Collar Committee, Mid-Atlantic Region, American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard L. Scheff is a lawyer practicing appeals, defective and dangerous products, government investigations & white collar crime and 9 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Gettysburg College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Richard practices at Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard L. Scheff's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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White Collar Crimes

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Trade Secrets

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Securities Law

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Employment Contracts

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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 L. Scheff

Where is Richard L. Scheff's law office located?
Richard L. Scheff's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard L. Scheff handle?
Richard L. Scheff focuses on business, white collar, trade secrets, securities, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard L. Scheff practiced law?
Richard L. Scheff has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Richard L. Scheff go to law school?
Richard L. Scheff earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Richard L. Scheff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard L. Scheff received?
Richard L. Scheff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1981
B.A.
Gettysburg College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1981
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1981
New York U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. Court of International Trade U.S. Tax
Admitted: 2011

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