Atty. Richard Meltzer

Atty. Richard Meltzer

Richard Meltzer is a lawyer practicing taxation, health care, employee benefits and 8 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Washington Washington 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Richard Meltzer at a glance

Richard Meltzer is a employment, tax, ssd, environmental, and government attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975) and District of Columbia (1979). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1975) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Meltzer is a lawyer practicing taxation, health care, employee benefits and 8 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Richard practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Meltzer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Meltzer 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 Meltzer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Richard Meltzer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Social Security Disability

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

Richard Meltzer is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Richard Meltzer is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Richard Meltzer is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Meltzer

Where is Richard Meltzer's law office located?
Richard Meltzer's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Meltzer handle?
Richard Meltzer focuses on employment, tax, ssd, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Richard Meltzer practiced law?
Richard Meltzer has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Richard Meltzer go to law school?
Richard Meltzer earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Richard Meltzer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1975
B.A.
University of Rochester
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979

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