Atty. Richard Leeway Chen

Atty. Richard Leeway Chen

Richard Leeway Chen is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities, discrimination, advertising and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Leeway Chen at a glance

Richard Leeway Chen is a business, civil rights, government, and entertainment attorney based in New York, New York. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in New York (1999) and New Jersey (1999). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1998) and Harvard University (A.B., 1995). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Leeway Chen is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities, discrimination, advertising and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Richard practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Leeway Chen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Leeway Chen 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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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Richard Leeway Chen's law office located?
Richard Leeway Chen'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 Leeway Chen handle?
Richard Leeway Chen focuses on business, civil rights, government, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Leeway Chen practiced law?
Richard Leeway Chen has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Richard Leeway Chen go to law school?
Richard Leeway Chen earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (A.B., 1995).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1998
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
New Jersey
Admitted: 1999

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