Atty. Richard P. Jaffe

Atty. Richard P. Jaffe

Richard P. Jaffe is a lawyer practicing business, financial markets and services, life sciences & biotechnology and 2 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About Richard P. Jaffe at a glance

Richard P. Jaffe is an Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Duane Morris LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1969), Massachusetts (1975), and New York (2013). Educated at Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law (JD, 1968). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard P. Jaffe is a lawyer practicing business, financial markets and services, life sciences & biotechnology and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard has been licensed for 57 years
  • Richard practices at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard P. Jaffe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard P. Jaffe 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard P. Jaffe is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Securities Law

Richard P. Jaffe is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Consumer Protection

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard P. Jaffe

Where is Richard P. Jaffe's law office located?
Richard P. Jaffe's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Duane Morris LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard P. Jaffe handle?
Richard P. Jaffe focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Richard P. Jaffe practiced law?
Richard P. Jaffe has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Richard P. Jaffe go to law school?
Richard P. Jaffe earned their education at (JD, 1968).
How can I contact Richard P. Jaffe for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1969
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975
New York
Admitted: 2013

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