Atty. Richard Peter Ford
Richard Peter Ford is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, criminal defense, personal injury and 9 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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Richard Peter Ford is a Member based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Keith, Shapiro & Ford. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, dui/dwi, child custody, and medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in New York (1994) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1994). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1993) and Bucknell University (B.A., 1990). Active member of Nassau County Bar Association. Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Peter Ford is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, criminal defense, personal injury and 9 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Richard practices at Keith, Shapiro & Ford in Garden City, NY and 1 other location
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Richard Peter Ford's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Peter Ford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Richard Peter Ford is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New York →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Richard Peter Ford is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New York →
Find experienced DUI and DWI defense attorneys near you. Compare verified profiles, read client reviews, and consult about your case for free.
Richard Peter Ford is one of 29,977 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in New York →
Richard Peter Ford is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New York →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Richard Peter Ford is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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 Garden City 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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